Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor are engaged after two years of dating.

Joe Manganiello has announced his engagement to actress Caitlin O’Connor following a nearly two-year romance. The actor, who is now 48, revealed the news during a speech at the San Diego Film Festival, where he referred to the 36-year-old O’Connor as his fiancée.

The confirmation on social media followed shortly after. On Instagram, Manganiello posted a photograph documenting the summer proposal, which featured a smiling couple, with O’Connor displaying her new engagement ring. The post was captioned with the date of the proposal, June 24, 2025.

Dating rumors between the two began to circulate in September 2023 when they were spotted at a mutual friend’s residence, indicating a connection that soon blossomed into a committed relationship. By early 2024, sources reported that the couple became inseparable, enjoying each other’s company and supporting each other’s careers.

This new chapter in Manganiello’s life comes nearly two years after his high-profile divorce from actress Sofía Vergara, with whom he had been married for seven years. The split was finalized after Manganiello filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences in July 2023. In a joint statement, both parties expressed respect for one another and requested privacy as they navigated this significant transition.

Sofía Vergara later revealed that a considerable factor contributing to their marital breakdown was a disagreement over the desire to have children. In a 2024 interview, she articulated her reluctance to have more kids, citing her age and previous responsibility as a mother. Vergara, who is a mother to her son Manolo from a previous marriage, indicated that she is now at a stage in her life where she hopes to embrace her role as a grandmother.

Despite the challenges of their prior relationship, both Manganiello and Vergara have moved forward, each finding new paths. A source close to Manganiello indicated that he was notably affected by the divorce but understood the necessity of moving on. Similarly, Vergara has been linked to orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman since late 2023, although recent reports imply they may have ended their relationship.

As Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor embark on their journey toward marriage, their respective pasts reflect the complexities and challenges many face in the world of love and relationships.