After settling his divorce from Sofía Vergara, Joe Manganiello revealed in a Men’s Journal interview that their split was not solely about their differing views on having children. He clarified that they tried to conceive for a year and a half and had an in-depth conversation about kids early in their relationship. Manganiello refuted Vergara’s claim that he gave her an ultimatum regarding starting a family, emphasizing that he never pressured her. The former couple, who announced their separation in 2023 after seven years of marriage, had been growing apart for a while as per a close source. While Vergara chose not to have more kids due to her career and life circumstances, Manganiello is now dating Caitlin O’Connor, with plans to get engaged and start a family.