Highlights
- Joe Manganiello was spotted in public without his wedding ring for the first time since announcing his divorce from Sofia Vergara.
- Joe and Sofia had an argument over custody of their dog, Bubbles, but Sofia ultimately gave custody to Joe because she knew how much he loved the dog.
- Joe and Sofia have a $100 million prenup in place to protect their assets, and Sofia has asked for it to be upheld in her court filing.
Joe Manganiello was spotted in public for the first time since announcing his divorce from Sofia Vergara last month, and he noticeably wasn’t wearing his wedding ring.
Photographers spotted the actor walking around Los Angeles, California with his dog, Bubbles. Joe was dreed casually in a grey t-shirt, black and white printed shorts, and white sneakers.
Joe And Sofia Argued Over Custody Of Their Dog
Joe’s recent sighting isn’t only significant because he was sans wedding ring, but because this is also the first time he’s been seen with Bubbles, the Pomeranian mix he originally adopted with Sofia in 2021.
Apparently, the dog was a source of contention amid their divorce, after they disagreed who should keep custody of Bubbles. Ultimately, however, Sofia relinquished custody to Joe. Of the situation, a source told Daily Mail, “Not in a million years would Joe part ways with his dog Bubbles and Sofía is well aware of this.”
“Joe said Sofía was gracious about him keeping Bubbles after their break-up,” they continued. ““Neither one of them is bitter or out for revenge, and Sofía loves Bubbles and wants her to be happy which is precisely why she’s letting Joe have custody.”
“He said Sofía has the biggest heart and would never do anything to intentionally hurt him or Bubbles,” they went on.
Joe And Sofia Have a $100 Million Iron-Clad Prenup
Joe filed for divorce in July and cited their prenup in the court filing. While details of the prenup are unknown, it’s been reported that it’s a “$100 million iron-clad prenup” designed to protect both of their assets.
Sofia later responded with her own court filing and asked that the prenup be upheld, which she said means all artwork, jewelry, and “other personal effects” remain with her. The Modern Family star listed “irreconcilable differences” as the cause of the split.
Joe and Sofia released a joint statement in July confirming their decision to separate after seven years of marriage.
"We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” it said. “As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”
The former couple have given no official reason for their break-up, but various reports that Joe’s desire to have children caused it. Sofia, 51, already has a 31-year old son from a previous relationship and doesn’t want any more kids.
“Sofía and Joe have been growing apart for a while now and are taking some distance from each other to contemplate their future,” one source told Page Six.
“They have been spending time apart and focusing on themselves, their careers, and their loved ones. Sofia has been giving her all to her new beauty brand, toty, and is very involved and excited about it,” another source told Entertainment Tonight.
Although the former couple’s divorce has yet to be officialised, it may be a quick process from here on out, since custody of their dog has been settled, as shown by the newest photo of Joe.
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