That’s right—Joe Manganiello, the critically-acclaimed star of “True Blood” and “Magic Mike” has some big news! He’s recently made official all of this by announcing his engagement to actress and TV host Caitlin O’Connor. The momentous news is finally here! This comes on the heels of Manganiello’s July divorce from his first wife Sofia Vergara, citing irreconcilable differences.
They posted that the first proposal scene occurred on June 24 th , 2025. From sharing their ecstatic news on social media, to posting a save-the-date that read “💍 6-24-25 💍. Manganiello and O’Connor have been dating for almost two years. She and Kaley–who recently retired from horse jumping, but still participates in equestrian events—frequently post snippets of their lives together on Instagram.
The pair made their red carpet debut at Filming Italy 2025 recently. It occurred at Forte Village Resort, in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy, on June 21st, 2025. Their joint appearance at the event reflected their mutual admiration, the clear evolution of their relationship, and leading public support for one another.
For Caitlin O’Connor, a Pittsburgh native like Manganiello, the couple’s recent trip to Ireland has been invaluable. She gave him—and he gave her—a magical experience. She shared on Instagram, “Ireland with my ❤️ @joemanganiello and the crew for a Steelers win … my first time to the country of my heritage thanks Joseph 🥰🥰🥰.” This trip brought to light even more, their shared experiences and connection.
In addition to meat, the young couple shares an adorable chihuahua named Bubbles, which represents their connection beyond romance. Whether it’s overcoming freelance obstacles or sharing birthday celebrations, their organic social media posts capture this balance and give fans unparalleled access to their process.
Before dating O’Connor, Manganiello was previously married to actress and model Sofia Vergara from 2015 to 2020. That immediate ending of that relationship to that immediate starting of his new engagement to be married, it was a big turning point in his life. As the Pittsburgh native has said himself, he wants to turn the page and start fresh with a clean slate.
