Hollywood actor Joe Manganiello has found love again! The Magic Mike and True Blood star is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend, actress and model Caitlin O’Connor.The news became public when Manganiello, 48, referred to Caitlin as his fiancée during his acceptance speech for the Career Spotlight Award at the San Diego Film Festival. Expressing gratitude, he paused mid-speech to thank her for her love and support — a moment that reportedly drew loud cheers from the audience.According to sources close to the couple, who spoke to TMZ, the duo are “excited for this next chapter in their lives.”
Caitlin confirms the engagement on Instagram
Shortly after the announcement, Caitlin took to Instagram to share a photo marking the special milestone, captioned “June 24, 2025.” While the details of the proposal remain private, engagement rumors had been swirling for months. The couple were first romantically linked in September 2023, shortly after Joe filed for divorce from Modern Family star Sofia Vergara. They made their red carpet debut at the Children of Armenia Fund Gala in New York that December and moved in together by February 2024.
A new beginning for both
For Caitlin, 36, this will be her first marriage. Joe, on the other hand, was previously married to Sofia Vergara for nearly eight years before they officially split in 2023. Despite their separation, reports suggest the two continue to maintain cordial ties.Back in June, Caitlin was spotted wearing a sparkling diamond ring while dining at Le Naumachie in Taormina, Italy — sparking early speculation about their engagement.Now, with the engagement finally confirmed, fans have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s new beginning and looking forward to their wedding.
