Joe Manganiello Debuts New Girlfriend at Gala 5 Months After Filing for Divorce from Sofia Vergara
Joe Manganiello, known for his role in 'Magic Mike,' has revealed his new girlfriend, Caitlin O'Connor, just five months after his divorce from Sofia Vergara. The couple made their public debut at the 20th annual Children of Armenian Fund Holiday Gala in New York City.
New Couple Makes Public Debut at Holiday Gala
Joe Manganiello, best known for his role in the film 'Magic Mike,' has introduced his new girlfriend, actress Caitlin O'Connor, following his divorce from Sofia Vergara. The pair attended the 20th annual Children of Armenian Fund Holiday Gala in New York City and looked deeply in love.
The gala honored Manganiello with the organization's Humanitarian Award. COAF is a nonprofit NGO that aims to enrich the lives of children in Armenia. During the event, Manganiello spoke about his Armenian ancestry, sharing the story of his great-grandmother who survived the Armenian Genocide.
According to sources at the event, the couple appeared to be very into each other and spent the entire evening together. Manganiello even took photos with other attendees, many of whom were also Armenian.
The Heartfelt Speech
During his speech at the gala, Manganiello emotionally revealed his family's story and the impact it had on him. He highlighted the lack of representation of the Armenian Genocide in public awareness and expressed the importance of acknowledging the tragedy.
Manganiello stressed that every Armenian has a story like his and that the Turkish government has refused to acknowledge the genocide since 1915. He ended his speech by stating that every Armenian carries the survivor's gene.
The insider sources mentioned that Manganiello's speech moved the entire room, with not a dry eye among the attendees.
Divorce and New Beginnings
Joe Manganiello filed for divorce from Sofia Vergara in July, just five months before debuting his new relationship. The couple released a statement expressing their love and respect for each other while asking for privacy during this new phase of their lives.
Vergara has reportedly moved on as well and has been seen with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman. Although both are no longer together, it seems they have found their own paths to happiness.
As for Manganiello and O'Connor, their appearance at the COAF Holiday Gala suggests that their relationship is getting stronger. Only time will tell what the future holds for this new couple.
