Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor are officially engaged, marking an exciting turning point in their relationship. The couple expressed their joy about this new chapter, with a source revealing to TMZ on October 17 that they are eager to begin planning their wedding. The engagement news was confirmed by Manganiello during his acceptance speech for the Career Spotlight award at the San Diego Film Festival on October 16, where he referred to O’Connor as his “fiancée” and thanked her for her unwavering support.
The pair initially sparked rumors of a romance in September 2023, shortly after Manganiello filed for divorce from his ex-wife Sofía Vergara in July 2023 after nearly eight years of marriage. Their relationship was confirmed in December 2023 when they made a red carpet debut at the Children of Armenia Fund Gala in New York City. Speculations about their engagement arose in June when O’Connor was spotted wearing a prominent diamond ring during a vacation in Italy.
In addition to the excitement of their engagement, the couple is looking forward to starting a family. Manganiello mentioned on the “Podcrushed” podcast in July 2024 that having children is definitely something they hope to explore in the future. He indicated that this desire was always part of his plan, potentially hinting at the reasons behind his previous marriage’s challenges, as reports suggested that he and Vergara had differing views on expanding their family.
As Manganiello and O’Connor celebrate their engagement and look ahead to their future, fans continue to support the couple during this joyful time.