LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have called it quits after seven years of marriage. The couple reportedly agreed to a $100M prenup when they got married in 2015 to safeguard their assets. While the 'Magic Mike' actor has a net worth of $40M, Vergara's net worth is said to be $180M.
Vergara made it clear through the years that she and Manganiello have kept their finances separate from each other, which may prevent drama in case of a split.
Sofia Vergara paid $500K per episode for 'Modern Family'
Vergara, who was born in Colombia, began her career as a model after being discovered by a photographer there. She was just 17 when she landed a Pepsi ad. Despite bagging roles in several movies, she only became a household name once she was cast as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on 'Modern Family'. The show debuted in September 2009 and ended after 11 seasons in May 2020.
With each season averaging 22 episodes, Forbes stated that she was making "$500,000 per episode" during the height of the show's popularity. She earned an estimated $43M million, earning her the title of "highest paid TV actress" according to the publication in 2020.
Years before 'Modern Family' ended, Vergara had started negotiating with NBC to serve as a judge on 'America's Got Talent' alongside Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Madel. She joined the talent competition program in Season 16, reportedly earning $10M every season, or $70,000 per episode, per the Daily Mail. In June, she launched her own skincare line, Toty, that specializes in sun protection.
What movies has Joe Manganiello acted in?
Manganiello is best known for his roles on 'True Blood' and the 2012's 'Magic Mike'. He became wildly-famous after starring in the Channing Tatum-starrer and has also appeared in the sequels, the most recent being 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' in 2023.
Manganiello played a small role on 'Spider-Man' in 2002 and shared screen space with Dwayne Johnson in 'Rampage' in 2018. However, playing the werewolf, Alcide Herveaux, on 'True Blood', made him a household name. The show ran from 2008 until 2014. He has played supporting roles on many TV shows, including 'ER', 'One Tree Hill' and 'How I Met Your Mother'. He also became a writer, ambassador and consultant for the game 'Dungeons & Dragons' thanks to his vast knowledge on the subject.
Who gets custody of Bubbles?
Despite not having any chldren together, it was speculated that Vergara and Maganiello may have a row over their beloved pet chihuahua, Bubbles. The two have often playfully sparred over the 10-year-old dog on social media, with the joke being that Bubbles prefers Manganiello.
In a divorce, a court in California has the authority to rule on who gets the pets. A new California legislation that took effect in January 2019 altered how pet custody is handled in divorce proceedings. Judges now have the authority to take the care the pet will receive and its best interests into consideration when it came to separations or divorce.
What will Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello walk away with?
Divorce lawyer Frederic J Siegel, who is not connected to Vergara, Manganiello or their divorce proceedings, reportedly commented on the situation, stating that their prenup "probably had what is called a walkaway." He explained, "She keeps what she has and what she earns, and he keeps what he has and what he’s earned. So with a prenup — and without kids [together] — it becomes a much simpler case."
Siegel stated that he believed Vergara and Manganiello's divorce was much further along. He said, "Usually when people make the announcement like they made yesterday, they’ve already done some of the preliminary work," adding, "It doesn’t look like it’s messy — yet. I think both [Vergara and Manganiello] recognize the fact that if it’s a bad divorce, their careers can be put in jeopardy. It really doesn’t serve anybody. They’ve got very nice careers. They don’t want to be airing their dirty laundry in public."
