Sofía Vergara stepped out for a date night with Justin Saliman shortly after her former spouse, Joe Manganiello, debuted his relationship with Caitlin O’Connor on Instagram.
The “Modern Family” star and the orthopaedic surgeon were spotted leaving Cipriani’s in Beverly Hills, California, following a late dinner; Vergara donned a stylish ensemble of a black mini skirt, lace top, and white blazer.
This outing marks the couple’s public acknowledgement of their relationship since last October, succeeding Vergara’s split from Manganiello. A source close to Vergara conveyed to Us Weekly her growing affection for Saliman, highlighting their strong connection and approval from Vergara’s circle, noting her evident happiness in this new relationship.
Saliman, who was previously wed to actress Bree Turner, with whom he shares two children, ended his decade-long marriage in 2018. Vergara and Manganiello, on their part, announced their divorce in July 2023 after seven years together, citing a mutual decision and requesting privacy.
Insiders suggest the separation stemmed from the couple drifting apart over time, with Manganiello’s desire for children contributing to the marriage’s end. Vergara, a mother to Manolo, her 32-year-old son from a previous marriage, has been candid about her reluctance to have more children, emphasizing her readiness for grandmotherhood over motherhood.
Furthermore, Vergara faced a lengthy legal dispute regarding the custody of frozen embryos from a past relationship with Nick Loeb. She has been open about her decision not to pursue motherhood again, respecting those who choose to have children later in life but asserting it was not her path.
Meanwhile, Manganiello has quickly advanced his relationship with O’Connor, making their partnership public on Instagram and reportedly moving in together, a new chapter for both.
