Hollywood buzzed this week as Joe Manganiello officially confirmed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Caitlin O’Connor.
The 48-year-old actor shared a sweet photo of the couple holding their Chihuahua, Bubbles, with Caitlin flashing a dazzling diamond ring.
While fans only recently caught wind of the news, Manganiello’s caption revealed the proposal actually took place on June 24th, 2025 — almost four months ago.
The engagement was further spotlighted at the San Diego Film Festival, where TMZ reported Manganiello introduced Caitlin as his fiancée while accepting his Career Spotlight award.
A New Chapter After a High-Profile Split
Manganiello and Caitlin first sparked romance rumors in September 2023, shortly after his separation from Modern Family star Sofia Vergara.
Joe and Sofia had married in 2015 at the height of her fame, while Joe was a rising Hollywood sex symbol thanks to True Blood and Magic Mike.
Their split, finalized over the summer of 2023, paved the way for Joe’s relationship with Caitlin, who is 36 and currently a correspondent for E! News.
Caitlin has also acted on-screen, portraying Dyan Cannon in HBO’s Winning Time and guest-starring on the series finale of Two And a Half Men.
Their first meeting reportedly happened in a hot tub at an unofficial Winning Time premiere afterparty, where sparks flew immediately.
By December of that year, they made their red carpet debut together at the Children of Armenia Fund’s 20th anniversary gala in Manhattan, where Manganiello was honored.
Love and Compatibility Off the Spotlight
Sources close to the couple describe their relationship as easygoing and natural.
Caitlin has been praised for being low-maintenance, focused, and supportive, making the pair work seamlessly together.
Manganiello has spoken openly about his split with Sofia, clarifying that the end of their marriage was not solely due to disagreements about having children.
He emphasized that the divorce came down to growing apart over time rather than any midlife crisis or ultimatum.
Caitlin O’Connor’s Health and Fitness Secrets
Caitlin’s fitness routine has also captured attention. In an interview earlier this year, she shared how she follows Precision Food Works’ personalized meal program, designed using blood tests and proprietary algorithms to determine the ideal nutrition for each individual.
Joe is on the same program, and Caitlin credits it with helping maintain their health and energy.
She also stays hydrated, drinking around 2.5 liters of water daily, and exercises rigorously three to five times a week.
Caitlin enjoys Pilates at Alo Wellness Club, weight training, and cardio sessions like walking on inclines or stairs.
Many of these workouts are shared with Manganiello at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, where she describes him as a fantastic workout partner.
A Love Rooted in Shared Lifestyle
Beyond glitz and glamour, the couple’s relationship is built on shared routines and mutual support.
From their first red carpet appearance to daily workouts and nutrition habits, Manganiello and O’Connor have found a balance that suits their lives in Hollywood.
As they prepare for marriage, it’s clear that their connection goes well beyond the sparkle of the engagement ring, rooted in friendship, trust, and a shared love for life — and for Bubbles.