Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor Sparkle in Engagement Rumors Amid Sofia Vergara's Past!

Sofia Vergara's ex-husband Joe Manganiello and his longtime girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor have set off rumors they are engaged as she flashed a ring in Sicily

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Sofia Vergara's Ex-Husband Joe Manganiello and His New Love Caitlin O'Connor Spark Engagement Rumors with Diamond Ring Debut in Sicily!

TheScholarlyNote.com has got the scoop on the most talked-about couple of the moment - Joe Manganiello, 48, and his stunning girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor, 34! As they embarked on a romantic getaway to Sicily, the Magic Mike hunk's reps have confirmed that he's not single anymore. But what caught our attention was the gorgeous diamond ring adorning Caitlin's left hand!

The couple were glimpsed this week enjoying a romantic dinner together - with Caitlin sporting a diamond ring on her left hand

Spotted enjoying an alfresco dinner in the picturesque town of Taormina, the couple couldn't keep their hands off each other! With Caitlin resting her chin on her hand and the sparkler glinting in the Mediterranean sun, it seemed like they were living their best lives together. And who can blame them? After all, Joe's ruggedly handsome features and those chiseled muscles don't hurt either!

TheScholarlyNote.com has learned that Joe and Caitlin first met at an "unofficial" premiere afterparty for the hit HBO series Winning Time about the 1980s Lakers. And it seems like they just clicked! A source close to the couple revealed that they were talking non-stop during their hot tub encounter, setting the tone for a romance that's only growing stronger.

As Joe and Caitlin strolled hand-in-hand through Taormina's cobblestone streets, we couldn't help but notice the way Caitlin effortlessly balanced her towering wedges - talk about confidence! The actress, known for her roles on Two and a Half Men and Tosh.0, looked absolutely stunning in her colorful summer dress and ruby drop necklace.

She could be seen staring adoringly at him across their alfresco table, resting her chin on her hand, with the bauble dazzlingly visible

But what really caught our attention was the sparkling diamond ring making its debut on Caitlin's left hand! Could this be the start of a new chapter in Joe's love life? After all, he and Sofia Vergara did have quite the dramatic split last year. And it seems like Joe is more than ready to move on with his new love by his side.

In case you didn't know, Joe and Sofia tied the knot back in 2015 when she was at the height of her Modern Family fame. But after nine years of marriage, they decided to go their separate ways - reportedly due to differences over having children. Who knew that just a few months later, Joe would be linked to Caitlin?

As we wait with bated breath for more news on this budding romance, let's take a look back at Sofia's own love life. Remember when she was engaged to Nick Loeb in 2012? Yeah, it didn't exactly end well - the couple broke up just two years later. And then there was the whole ordeal over those frozen embryos... but that's a story for another time!

Caitlin, who is 18 years younger than Sofia, was first linked to Joe a couple of months after he and his first wife went public with their split over the summer of 2023

In any case, we're thrilled to see Joe and Caitlin living their best lives together! Wishing them all the happiness in the world as they navigate this new chapter in their relationship.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, only on TheScholarlyNote.com!

The standout element of her ensemble was the ring she was glimpsed proudly showing off at dinner, raising her left hand toward her face

She appeared as besotted with Joe as if they had just started dating, reaching affectionately across the table to grab one of his forearms

They were also spotted holding hands as they strolled along the cobblestone streets of the picturesque city of Taormina, which was featured on The White Lotus

Joe, 48, and Caitlin, 34, were first linked in September 2023 just a couple of months after news broke that his marriage to Modern Family star Sofia was ending

The Magic Mike heartthrob showed off his musclebound arms and sprawl of tattoos in a short-sleeved shirt with a swirling Italianate floral print

Sweeping his long hair back into a man-bun, he allowed a distinguished touch of grey stubble to appear on his ruggedly handsome features

Joe and Caitlin were accompanied on holiday by his beloved chihuahua Bubbles, whom he adopted in 2019 when she was abandoned and suffering from cancer

He teamed his fashion-forward top with a dark set of cutoff trousers, bringing the look together with matching loafers for his Mediterranean holiday

Caitlin, an actress who has featured on such programs as Two and a Half Men and Tosh.0, cut a stylish figure while out and about in Sicily

She modeled a plunging, colorful summer dress with trendy cap sleeves, bringing the look together with a ruby drop necklace that added a touch of sparkle

Accessorizing with a quilted black leather handbag, she balanced expertly on a towering set of wedges that brought her closer to level with her 6'5

Joe tied the knot with Sofia in 2015, when she was at the height of her Modern Family superstardom and he had become a sex symbol via True Blood and Magic Mike

He and Caitlin were reportedly introduced at a hot tub during an 'unofficial' premiere afterparty for the hit HBO series Winning Time about the 1980s Lakers

A source disclosed at the time that 'the first time they met in the hot tub and they were talking the whole time!' according to People

By December 2023, they made their red carpet debut at the the 20th anniversary gala for the Children Of Armenia Fund held at Cipriani in Manhattan

Joe, who is one eighth Armenian on his mother's side and was being given an award at the fete, beamed as he posed with Caitlin on his arm when they went red carpet official

A source explained that the duo were 'both so easygoing that they work really well together' as another dished that she is not 'high-maintenance'

Meanwhile, after her divorce from Joe, Sofia was linked to orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman, but last October she disclosed that she was single again

Sofia and Joe are pictured at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2016, the year after they married and seven years before they went public with their split