Los Angeles, California – Actress Sofia Vergara has taken to Instagram to make her relationship with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman official. The 51-year-old star shared a photo of herself with Saliman, expressing her love for him as he cared for her during her recovery from a major knee surgery. In the image, Saliman, dressed in dark blue scrubs, can be seen smiling as he gently touches Vergara’s knee while she rests on a couch.
Vergara, known for her role in “Modern Family,” also posted a video of a Flybar Pogo stick that appeared to be a playful gift from her “America’s Got Talent” co-judge, Howie Mandel. The Colombian actress recently finalized her divorce from actor Joe Manganiello after seven years of marriage in a Los Angeles court.
Despite the breakup, Vergara seems to be moving on and enjoying life. She shared another photo on Instagram showing her relaxing in a pink bathrobe while holding her dog, with a knee brace and monitoring device visible. The divorce, for both Vergara and Manganiello, was cited as due to “irreconcilable differences.”
Vergara and Saliman were first linked in July when they were spotted on a dinner date in Beverly Hills. In an interview earlier this year, Vergara expressed openness to meeting new people and having fun, signaling a positive outlook on her romantic life. She emphasizes her Latin roots and notes her desire for a husband, although she clarifies that it is a want, not a need.
Meanwhile, Manganiello has also moved forward in his love life and is reportedly dating actress Caitlyn O’Connor. The couple made their red carpet debut last December and went Instagram official on Valentine’s Day weekend. With both Vergara and Manganiello embracing new beginnings, it seems like they are focused on happiness and moving forward from their past relationship.