Sofia Vergara and her husband Joe Manganiello they separated after seven years of marriage.

The couple confirmed the news to page six it is a statement: “We made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people who love and care deeply, we kindly ask that our privacy be respected at this time as we move through this new phase of our lives.”

The star of Modern family He is currently celebrating his 51st birthday in Italy with a group of friends, but without Manganiello, that is, without his wedding ring.

BEACH WITH PALM TREES. Actors Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello got married on November 22 in a ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, according to a post on the official Facebook page of the Colombian star. The couple has been dating for a year and a half and got engaged last December while on vacation in Hawaii.

Sofia Vergara celebrates her 51st birthday surrounded by the romantic landscapes of Italy

A close friend of the recently separated couple added: “Sofia and Joe have been estranged for some time and drift away from each other to think about their future”.

The couple was last seen together last month in Hoboken, New Jerseywhen Vergara visited Manganiella, 46, d set of his new project Nonnaswith Vince Vaughn.

Vergara, also a judge on the NBC hit American talent, is living her best life in Capri with her best friends, posting a series of sexy photos on Instagram. But Manganiello’s absence did not go unnoticed by fans on Instagramsince Vergara later posted a photo with the message: When life gives you lemons, you come to Italy to squeeze them.

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One of the followers wrote: “Anyone else wondering where Joe is?”. While another said: “I wonder where her husband is, he didn’t appear in any photos or videos”.

Manganiello also drew attention by posting a birthday tribute to his wife on his own Instagram that clearly read in Spanish “!!Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!”

Sofia Vergara with the sexiest bachelor in the world

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Am I the only one who doesn’t like the way it sounds? ‘Sofia’…not even ‘My love, my beloved wife,’” one fan commented. Another said: “Joe I hope you are well, that was a very cool birthday card for your wife, compare it to the previous ones!” (AND)