Joe Manganiello goes public with new romance just five months after Sofia Vergara divorce

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced their split in July this year, with the Magic Mike star debuting new girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor this weekend.

Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor

Joe Manganiello has debuted his new girlfriend after his divorce (Image: Getty)

Joe Manganiello has gone public with a new romance five months after his split from Sofia Vergara. 

Magic Mike actor Joe and Modern Family star Sofia announced in July they would be divorcing after seven years of marriage.

Their divorce was quick and amicable, with both agreeing to keep their own separate earnings and belongings, and Joe keeping their pet dog.

On Saturday (December 10), Joe confirmed he was now in a relationship with Caitlin O’Connor at a gala in New York. 

Appearing at the fundraiser to help Children Of Armenia, the new couple beamed as they posed for photographs.

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Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor

Joe and Caitlin appeared at the Children of Armenia gala in New York (Image: Getty)

Caitlin, a model and actress who starred in HBO’s Winning Time this year, wore an emerald green dress as she swept her blonde hair up on a bun.

Joe kept classically smart in a suit and tie with a navy blue shirt.

Their outing marks their first public appearance, having first been spotted leaving a workout session together back in September.

Sofia has also moved on from their marriage after being spotted in November with Justin Saliman.

Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello

Sofia and Joe divorced in July after seven years together (Image: Getty)

She has been connected to the orthopedic surgeon ever since, with sources saying she’s ‘falling’ for him.

The pair have been seen looking loved up around Santa Barbara, enjoying a series of dinner dates.

An insider told DailyMail: “Justin is absolutely charming, and handsome, and has an incredible job. He isn't an actor and is very confident and she is eating it all up.

“She is very attracted to him, and things are moving fast. This is way more than a rebound. They have bonded on love lost and are just having a complete blast with each other."

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