Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara Address Split, Offer Differing Perspectives on Breakup

Joe Manganiello has finally broken his silence about his split from Sofia Vergara, prompting a response from the actress that adds another layer to the speculation surrounding their breakup. While the reasons for their separation remain unclear, recent statements from both sides have fueled ongoing rumors.

In an interview with Men’s Journal, Manganiello addressed rumors about his desire to start a family, which had been cited as a possible factor in the couple’s split. “There has been a lot said in the press about my desire to have a family. That is simply not true. We tried to have a family for the first year and a half. For the first month we were dating, I told her, ‘If you don’t want kids anymore, I’ll understand.

Just tell me and I’ll know what it’s about and it’s no problem.’ But that wasn’t the case with her. And I swore to her that I would never leave her if it didn’t work out. And I didn’t,” Manganiello revealed. Vergara, however, offered a different perspective during a recent interview with El Pais. The Griselda star expressed surprise at reports suggesting that her decision not to have more children was the reason for their split—a claim that had not been publicly confirmed until Manganiello’s interview.

“My marriage broke up because my husband was younger, he wanted to have children 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,” Vergara explained. “I already had a son at 19, who is now 32, and I’m ready to be a grandmother, not a mother.”

In a separate interview with Variety, Vergara expressed skepticism about Manganiello’s version of events, casting doubt on whether he had been entirely truthful about the reasons for their breakup. “At the end of the day, you never know if that’s what he actually said. I’ve read a lot of things that I’ve said and I’m like, ‘Huh?’ What am I going to do, call him? I don’t know if he even said that,” she remarked.

The differing accounts from Manganiello and Vergara highlight the complexity of their breakup, leaving fans and the public with more questions than answers. As both continue to move forward in their careers and personal lives, the reasons behind their split remain a topic of intrigue and speculation.