Joe Manganiello is opening up about his divorce from Sofía Vergara in a big way. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s“Radio Andy,”he told Andy Cohen that his marriage“possibly, maybe”could have survived if he hadn’t been battling a mystery illness during their time together. In his new memoir“Bloodlines,”Manganiello reveals he fought life-threatening autoimmune-related illnesses for seven years, which eventually led to the amputation of an organ. He describes it as his greatest personal struggle and says he felt guilty and like a burden during that period.
The memoir doesn’t hold back. Manganiello claims Vergara ridiculed him while he was sick and refused affection during his illness. Vergara’s side has previously cited his desire for children as a factor in the split. In response to his book, Vergara posted about“narcissistic men”from her son Manolo. The two haven’t spoken since their divorce was finalized in February 2024. Meanwhile, Manganiello has moved on and is now engaged to Caitlin O’Connor after two years of dating.
This story has sparked a huge debate online, with fans picking sides and dissecting every detail. Health struggles can put immense pressure on any relationship, and when you add a public divorce and a tell-all memoir to the mix, things get complicated fast. What do you think? Can a major health crisis make or break a marriage?
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