Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Split: Revisit Their Love Story

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Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s love story was one straight out of a Hollywood movie. Which is why it was so surprising for so many when news broke on Monday that the stars are getting divorced after seven years of marriage.The pair released a joint statement to on Monday, sharing, «We have made the difficult decision to divorce.

As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.»The pair’s love story began in 2014, and after a whirlwind romance, the star and the  actor got engaged after six months of dating.

By late 2015, Sofia and Joe became husband and wife and were seemingly couple goals ever since.However, a source told ET on Monday, «Sofia and Joe have been living separate lives… They have been spending time apart and focusing on themselves, their careers, and their loved ones.»In the wake of the news of their split, ET is taking a look back at their relationship from its early days to its eventual conclusion.Joe first noticed Sofia at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in May of 2014.

At the time, the Colombian actress was engaged to Nick Loeb. While he didn't make a move and was respectful of her relationship status, Joe did admit — and was caught — checking Sofia's famous derriere at the Bloomberg & Vanity Fair Cocktail after-party that night.«I totally got busted.