Amid Sofía Vergara’s birthday celebrations in Italy, Joe Manganiello reportedly initiated their divorce proceedings.
Joe Manganiello formally filed for divorce from Sofía Vergara only two days after confirming their separation.
Sofía and Joe, married since November 2015, have recently announced their difficult decision to end their seven-year marriage.
In their joint statement released to Page Six, they requested respect for their privacy as they navigate this new phase, emphasizing their mutual love and care for each other.
TMZ reports that Joe lodged the divorce papers during Sofía’s recent girls’ trip to Italy, where she celebrated her 51st birthday.
The Magic Mike actor has engaged high-profile divorce attorney Laura Wasser, renowned for representing celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Angelina Jolie in their divorce cases.
The documents reveal the existence of a prenuptial agreement, which will safeguard their assets accumulated during the marriage. This is particularly relevant to Sofía’s $180 million fortune, a significantly larger amount than Joe’s net worth of $40 million.
The filed documents cite “irreconcilable differences” but do not provide further insights into the reasons behind the split. However, multiple sources suggest that a gradual breakdown in their marriage due to diverging attitudes might be the cause.
Insiders highlight contrasting personalities between Sofía, who is more temperamental, and Joe, who is more easygoing. Their mutual irritation and prioritization of work over leisure reportedly became more evident.
Another source, talking to People magazine, said the actors have significant differences in their interests and preferences and had been experiencing ups and downs for a while, despite maintaining a public façade of harmony.
Reports from People and TMZ suggest the couple’s disagreements over expanding their family also influenced the decision to divorce.
It’s common knowledge that Sofía is a mother to her 31-year-old son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, whom she shares with her former spouse, Joe Gonzalez. She gave birth to Manolo at 19 in her home country, Colombia.
Two years after Manolo’s birth, Sofía and her ex-partner ended their relationship. Following the tragic murder of her brother in Colombia in 1998, Sofía, along with her son and family, relocated to the United States, where her acting career skyrocketed.
Despite her professional success, Sofía’s personal life was turbulent in 2014 when she split from entrepreneur Nick Loeb. During their engagement, they used in-vitro fertilization to create embryos for surrogacy but ended up freezing them.
Nick subsequently initiated a lengthy legal battle for the custody of the embryos, hoping to bring them to term even without Sofía’s consent. In 2017, Sofía successfully sued to prevent this, with a judge ruling that the embryos couldn’t be brought to time without her consent.
According to recent reports, one key reason for Joe filing for divorce was his desire to have children, a sentiment not shared by Sofía.
An inside source claimed to People that Joe’s desire for a child with Sofía, and her lack of interest, created a significant rift between them.
While these are only allegations, the absence of children between Joe and Sofía should, in theory, simplify their divorce process as they grapple with the legalities of their separation.
As these Hollywood stars deal with the complexities of their marital separation, the coming weeks and months will certainly reveal more details. While their differing attitudes and wishes about parenthood seem to be a significant factor, it’s important to note that these are currently only alleged reasons for the split. The absence of shared children could streamline their divorce process, but the emotional toll on both parties is undeniable. At this juncture, they seek respect for their privacy as they navigate this new phase of their lives.
