Los Angeles, CA – Sofia Vergara recently opened up about her divorce from Joe Manganiello in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. The couple had announced their intent to divorce in July of last year after seven years of marriage. In a joint statement, they asked for respect and privacy as they navigated this new phase of their lives.
Since the announcement, there have been few official statements from either party about their feelings regarding the divorce. In November, Vergara mentioned that she had a “difficult year,” but has otherwise remained mostly quiet on the subject.
During the interview, Vergara discussed how it felt to go through such a challenging period in the public eye. She acknowledged that as a celebrity, she knew the news would become public and that “you can’t hide those things.” However, she also expressed gratitude for the respectful and kind way the press handled the situation, admitting that she had expected more speculation and rumors.
Vergara also revealed that dealing with the public speculation wasn’t as bad as she anticipated. She commended the press for being respectful and not inventing false stories about their divorce.
The interview provided a glimpse into Vergara’s perspective on the divorce and how she managed to overcome the challenges. She expressed surprise at the straightforward approach of the press, stating that they simply “said what it was” without sensationalizing or exaggerating the situation.
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