Sofía Vergara
Sofía Vergara is getting candid about her divorce from Joe Manganiello. The 51-year-old actress, gracing the cover of People’s “Beautiful Issue” on May 1st, revealed to the outlet that she felt empowered after sharing the reason behind her divorce – her decision not to have more kids.
“There are things in life that might sound like good ideas, but they’re not,” Sofía Vergara said. “I was a mother already. I know what it means to be a good mother or to try to be the best mother that you can, and that takes a lot of sacrifices, takes a lot of energy.”
The Modern Family alum explained that having a child at this stage in her life wasn’t the right decision. “I didn’t think, because of my career, the way I live my life, the way my marriage was, that it was fair to bring a kid to this world, and I’m not going to be able to give 100%.”
Sofía Vergara and Manganiello, who starred in Magic Mike, announced their separation in July 2022 after seven years of marriage. The Colombian actress seems to have already moved on, with rumors swirling that she’s currently dating orthopedic surgeon Justin Salaman, though she didn’t confirm the romance to People.
When it comes to her future partner, Sofía Vergara’s requirements are relatively short. “I mean, it’s already hard for a 50-something-year-old woman to find someone. I’m not going to be now picky about ‘Oh, he can only be a doctor’ or ‘Oh, he can only be an astronaut.’ No, I mean, I’m not that picky. Health, money, fun with kids – that’s it. That’s all I want.”
However, the actress has one deal-breaker: no more kids.
Reflecting on her relationships, Sofía Vergara acknowledged that they haven’t always been easy, but she’s learned a lot about love. “It’s tricky. You never know what the future is going to bring. You need to always give the best that you can, be the best person to the other person, and be there for them when they need you when they’re going through the hardest time. Hopefully, that will one day come back to you.”
As Sofía Vergara navigates this new chapter of her life, she remains empowered by her decision to prioritize her well-being and happiness, setting an inspiring example for women everywhere.
