“America’s Got Talent” judge Sofia Vergara‘s ex is moving on! Joe Manganiello rang in his girlfriend’s birthday on a luxe trip. Caitlin O’Connor kicked off her 36th birthday with love, sunshine & adventure.
The actress celebrated her birthday on August 3 with a lavish three-week “birthday tour” across three dreamy destinations, all planned by her boyfriend as per a report in People.
‘The White Lotus’ Luxe Getaway For The Couple
“They went to San Domenico Palace, the hotel from White Lotus season 2 in Taormina, Sicily.
They then went to Oahu, Hawaii, for a week before spending their last week in the Florida Keys at Little Palm Resort,” the insider told People magazine.
A Birthday to Remember: Rose Petals & Private Islands
The highlight of the trip, according to the source, came during their final stop.
“O’Connor’s favorite part of the celebration was the ‘private island’ in the Keys where she ‘got to feed rose petals to deer,’” the source revealed. O’Connor even posted a glimpse of the unique experience on Instagram.
(Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Universal Studios Hollywood)“She had the best birthday ever,” added the insider. “Joe is very sweet. He did a good job [planning everything]. He’s amazing.”
Inside the Couple’s Growing Romance
(Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Universal Studios Hollywood)O’Connor & Manganiello have been romantically linked since September 2023 and made things red carpet official in December 2023 at the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Gala in New York City.
Their relationship has been going strong ever since.
Joe’s Turn: Caitlin Planned a Birthday Bash for Manganiello Too
(Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)When Manganiello celebrated his 48th birthday in December, O’Connor was the one pulling off a celebration to remember.
“She threw him a dinner with his friends and family at the famous Lebanese-Armenian restaurant Carousel in Los Angeles,” said a source.
“She had custom Steelers cakes,” the insider added. “One was lemon and one was mocha.”
The birthday gift? A standout piece. “His birthday gift from Caitlin was a custom-made solid gold crocodile pendant,” the source said, noting it was a nod to Manganiello’s One Piece character Mr. 0.
Why Joe Manganiello & Sofia Vergara Ultimately Went Their Separate Ways
(Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)Sofia Vergara & Joe Manganiello’s love story moved fast, sadly it wasn’t built to last. Just six months after they met, the “Magic Mike” actor proposed to the “Modern Family” star, who had recently become single. Less than a year later, they walked down the aisle. But after seven years of marriage, the couple announced their separation on July 17, 2023.
In a candid new interview with Spanish outlet El País, Sofía Vergara, 51, opened up about the real reason behind her split from Joe Manganiello, 47. The actress revealed that the two weren’t aligned when it came to starting a family — a difference that ultimately ended their marriage, which was confirmed by People in July, 2023.
“My marriage broke up because my husband was younger; he wanted to have kids and I didn’t want to be an old mom,” the “Griselda” star shared. “I feel it’s not fair to the baby. I respect whoever does it, but that’s not for me anymore.”
Both Sofia Vergara and her ex are moving on, each embracing graceful new chapters.
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PHOTOS: Sofia Vergara’s Ex Rings In Girlfriend’s Birthday at Iconic ‘White Lotus’ Resort