Sofía Vergara’s Love Journey: From Joe Manganiello To Dr. Justin Saliman

Hey there, friends! Let’s dive into the love life of the one and only Sofía Vergara. The vibrant and talented Modern Family star is not shy about showing off her blossoming romance with her boyfriend, Dr. Justin Saliman. After her split from Joe Manganiello, Sofía’s found love again, and she’s all about sharing those sweet moments on social media.

What Happened Between Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello?

Let’s rewind a bit. Sofía married Joe Manganiello back in 2015, but life has a funny way of taking unexpected turns. In July 2023, they announced their split, and it wasn’t just another Hollywood breakup. In a heartfelt joint statement to Page Six, they said, “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”

But that’s not all. Before Joe Manganiello, Sofía was married to Joe Gonzalez from 1991 to 1993. They share a son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, who was born in 1991. In a candid interview with El País in January 2024, Sofía opened up about why her marriage to Manganiello didn’t work out. She said, “My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom. I feel it’s not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that’s not for me anymore.”

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She went on to say, “I had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I’m ready to be a grandmother, not a mother. I’m almost in menopause; it’s the natural way of things. When my son becomes a dad, let him bring the baby to me for a while and then I’ll give it back to him and go on with my life; that’s what I have to do.”

When Did Sofía Vergara Start Dating Dr. Justin Saliman?

In October 2023, Sofía and Justin were seen hanging out together, marking the start of their public romance. Their first meeting was a blind date set up by mutual friends, and it seems like it was a match made in heaven. A source told Life & Style, “They were introduced by mutual friends, so Sofía didn’t go in totally blind. He was vetted, so to speak. Justin impressed her right off the bat by showing up to their first date with flowers and her favorite champagne.”

Who Is Dr. Justin Saliman, Sofía Vergara’s New Flame?

Dr. Justin Saliman is more than just a handsome face. He's an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint-preserving treatments for injuries to the shoulder, hip, and knee. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Stanford University and even invented a revolutionary meniscus repair device for the startup Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.

According to his bio on Doc’s Health, “Dr. Saliman’s special interests include minimally invasive devices, implants, and techniques to repair injured or degenerative joints. His present focus is on designing novel techniques that decrease pain, repair anatomy, and improve function in the shoulder, hip, and knee.”

In April 2024, Sofía revealed that she underwent knee surgery, and guess who stepped up to the plate? Her boyfriend, Justin, was there to help her through her recovery. She captioned a photo of Justin in her Instagram Stories, saying, “If u ever get a [major] knee surgery make sure u Get a handsome doctor who will sleep with u that night!!!! Luv u Dr @jdsaliman.”

The duo has been spotted on numerous date nights since then, and it’s clear they’re enjoying their time together. An insider told Life & Style in August 2024, “Sofía’s living her best life. She’s spending time with her friends after being stifled in a relationship with a largely unsupportive partner.”

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And let’s not forget, “Sofía was always there to take care of Joe, while his career was never what it was when they met. I think he’s been threatened by her success and joie de vivre,” the source added.