Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: Unveiling the Shattering Truth Behind their Shocking Split

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's separation didn't surprise certain fans who believed that the couple had been experiencing difficulties in their relationship for several months. Despite publicly expressing their admiration for each other and displaying affection in public events, the pair, aged 51 and 46 respectively, revealed on July 17th that they had decided to end their marriage after being together for seven years.

"We have come to the difficult decision to end our marriage," Vergara and Manganiello stated in a joint statement to Page Six. "As two individuals who still deeply love and care for each other, we kindly request privacy as we navigate this new phase of our lives."

The news of their separation surfaced approximately one year after Manganiello drew attention in August 2022 for not being present at Vergara's Modern Family co-star Sarah Hyland's wedding. "Joe's busy work schedule prevented his attendance," a source exclusively revealed to us at that time. Just a month before, they briefly listed their seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom residence in Beverly Hills for nearly $20 million.

Scroll down to see all the signs that Vergara and Manganiello were headed for a split:

Joe’s Absence From Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams’ Wedding

Although it was confirmed by Us in August 2022 that Manganiello had to miss Hyland's wedding because of his busy work schedule, many fans speculated that there were issues in their relationship. On the other hand, Vergara attended the event with her son, Manolo, as her companion and enjoyed the company of her Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, and Nolan Gould.

The Pair Relist Their Beverly Hills Home

Vergara and Manganiello relisted their Los Angeles residence in May after initially putting it on the market in 2022. They decreased the asking price in the second listing, settling for just under $18 million.

Joe and Sofia’s Last Outing as a Couple

Weeks after relisting their Los Angeles home, the couple was spotted together in Hoboken, New Jersey. Manganiello happened to be in the area shooting a movie, and in early June, Vergara decided to pay him a visit. On June 10, the actress took to Instagram to share a selfie taken outside the local McDonalds. Subsequent reports from various sources revealed that the pair enjoyed a meal at La Bouche during their trip.

Joe Is Missing From Sofia’s Independence Day Bash

Manganiello's presence was noticeably missing from the 4th of July celebration hosted by his partner, as evident from the photos posted on Vergara's Instagram. While Vergara shared images showcasing her beautifully adorned tablescape, delectable specialty desserts, and her lively group of friends, Manganiello was conspicuously absent from the scene.

Joe Pens ‘Cold’ Birthday Message to Sofia

On July 10, Manganiello took to Instagram to send his birthday wishes to Vergara with the caption "¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!" However, his somewhat lackluster message and choice to address her by her first name instead of using a term of endearment caused quite a reaction among his followers. One person even pointed out the disparity in his attention, stating, "Something is off. Cold message for her and has two stories about his dog's birthday. And Sofia has not even said thank you."

Sofia Goes on Birthday Trip Without Joe

In July, Vergara caused a stir by sharing photos from her luxurious holiday in Italy with her friends. While celebrating her birthday in Europe, the actress expressed her gratitude for having her closest friends by her side. Captioning snaps from their extravagant dinner on July 10, she wrote, "I feel incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by my best friends in my most cherished restaurant on my favorite island. Love you @cb0728 @alejandroasen!"

Sofia Sends Cryptic Message About Lemons

Vergara hinted at the state of her relationship through an Instagram post just two days before news of their breakup spread like wildfire. On July 15, she shared pictures of yet another delightful meal in Italy and captioned it with the words, "When life presents you with lemons, what better than to fly to Italy and extract the juice of them?"