Sofia Vergara Makes a Bold Statement with Wedding Ring Removal and Poses for Cameras: Captivating Photos

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Sofia Vergara is embracing single life — and leaving her wedding ring behind — one week after her estranged husband, Joe Manganiello, filed for divorce.

On Monday, July 24, the 51-year-old Modern Family alum was seen in West Hollywood for the first time since her split from Manganiello, 46. Vergara was captured wearing Nike sweatpants, a grey long-sleeved shirt, white sneakers, and oversized sunglasses. She flashed a thumbs-up to the cameras using her right hand, while her left palm rested on her white handbag. However, her diamond ring was notably absent.

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Shortly after confirming their divorce on July 17, following seven years of marriage, Vergara and the Magic Mike actor were spotted together in Los Angeles. In a joint statement, they expressed their love and respect for each other and requested privacy as they move forward into this new chapter of their lives.

Manganiello officially filed for divorce from Vergara on July 19, citing their separation date as July 2. Prior to their wedding in November 2015, they had signed a prenuptial agreement.

Fans with keen observation skills noticed signs of trouble in Vergara and Manganiello's marriage at the beginning of July. Their absence as a couple at Vergara's Independence Day celebration on July 4 raised eyebrows.

The week after, Manganiello sparked rumors of a breakup when he publicly wished his former partner a happy birthday on social media while Vergara was vacationing in Italy with friends. On July 10, he wrote, "¡¡¡Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!" Many of his followers later criticized this gesture as "cold."

Meanwhile, Vergara shared a cryptic message on July 15 on Instagram during her trip to Europe. She wrote, "When life gives you lemons, you come to Italy to squeeze them️️."

The exes were famous for their public displays of affection throughout their seven-year marriage. However, according to a source who spoke exclusively to Us on July 19, their lives no longer aligned.

The insider revealed, "Joe and Sofia ended their relationship because they were leading separate lives. It had nothing to do with infidelity or any similar issues. They both came to the realization that they were hardly ever on the same wavelength."

Following months of living apart, Vergara and Manganiello made the mutual decision to end their marriage, according to a second exclusive source from Us. The news of their split came to light on Friday, July 21.

Vergara and Manganiello are approaching their divorce in contrasting ways. According to an insider, Vergara's friends are providing support and it wouldn't be unexpected if she's already open to dating again. On the other hand, Manganiello doesn't have any immediate plans to start a new relationship. Prior to her relationship with Manganiello, Vergara was previously married to Joe Gonzalez from 1991 to 1993, with whom she shares a son named Manolo, aged 31.