Sofia Vergara, Justin Saliman Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images; Mega Agency
-
Sofía Vergara's romantic life is flourishing, even after her split from Joe Manganiello, as she has found solace in a new relationship with Justin Saliman. According to an exclusive source, Sofía's feelings for Justin are intensifying with each passing moment they spend together. Their undeniable chemistry has not gone unnoticed by her friends, who believe that they are a perfect match.
According to an insider, Sofia Vergara, who is known for her positive attitude, seems even happier since she started dating Justin Saliman. Her inner circle is happy about their relationship because Justin treats Sofia with respect and isn't intimidated by her fame. He has his own life and appreciates Sofia for who she is.
Rumors of Sofia and Justin's romance began last month when they were seen having dinner together in Beverly Hills. Another source confirmed that although they've only been dating for a short time, they have grown close in the past few weeks. There is a strong attraction between them and Justin fits Sofia's preferred type.
According to an insider, the couple has been connected with similar social circles for many years. The source added that Sofía is drawn to his sense of humor and intelligence, and also appreciates his respectful and gentlemanly behavior towards her. She is excited to see how their relationship progresses.
This new romance with Saliman is Vergara's first since her split from Manganiello, her spouse of 7 years, in July. They issued a joint statement announcing their decision to divorce, emphasizing their love and care for each other. At this time, they kindly request privacy as they embrace this new stage in their lives.
Manganiello filed divorce documents shortly after, stating that their official date of separation was July 2, 2023. According to a third source, the couple had difficulty finding common ground and led separate lives before their split. Vergara, who is known to be outgoing, and Manganiello, who prefers staying at home, had contrasting lifestyles. Along with determining custody of their shared dog, Bubbles, Vergara requested the court to uphold their prenuptial agreement. Court documents obtained in August specified that Vergara wanted to retain possession of certain belongings such as artwork, jewelry, and personal effects. She also aimed to claim earnings from both before and after their relationship as assets.
Manganiello, on his end, appears to have also moved on from his previous partner. In September, he was seen exercising with actress and model Caitlin O'Connor, and afterwards, the two left together in a Cadillac SUV.
In response to her ex's outing, Vergara shared a playful throwback photo of herself on her Instagram Story. Captioned "Colombia," the America's Got Talent judge showcased herself wearing a thong bikini bottom, with a bouquet covering her chest on September 14. The post also included a "#TBT" sticker.
With reporting by Sarah Jones