Joe Manganiello Faces Hollywood Backlash Over His Memoir’s Sofia Vergara Claims

Joe Manganiello is reportedly encountering criticism from some Hollywood figures after revisiting his marriage to Sofia Vergara in his memoir, Bloodlines. The actor may have hoped that sharing his perspective would win support, but sources cited by RadarOnline say his decision to write about the relationship has instead raised questions among people in the industry. One unnamed Hollywood source argued that a man should not publicly embarrass a former spouse, adding that Vergara is widely liked in show business. The source described Manganiello’s choice to discuss the marriage as a serious misstep, according to the publication. Another source questioned why the former couple’s relationship needed to be brought up again, given that they have divorced and moved on. The same source suggested that revisiting the split could appear to be an effort to generate interest in the book, rather than a necessary part of telling Manganiello’s story. Vergara, meanwhile, has not publicly confronted her former husband over the memoir, the report says. An unnamed source claimed that her silence has helped her win sympathy, while Manganiello’s decision to speak about the marriage has drawn scrutiny. The publication did not identify the sources or provide further detail about the specific passages that prompted their reaction. Manganiello and Vergara married in Florida in November 2015. They announced their separation in July 2023 after seven years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, and their divorce was finalized in April 2024. The reported criticism concerns Manganiello’s account of the relationship in Bloodlines; the article does not describe a public response from Vergara.