In a candid revelation, Joe Manganiello discussed how he learned that Sofia Vergara was single before it became public knowledge. The two first crossed paths at the MTV Awards in 2010 but officially met at the 2014 White House Correspondents Dinner. At the time, Vergara was engaged to Nick Loeb, so Manganiello's interest remained in the background. However, news of Vergara's engagement being called off reached Manganiello ahead of public announcements, giving him the chance to pursue her without delay.

This inside knowledge played a significant role in Manganiello's swift romantic gesture. The actors' eventual relationship progression is marked by Manganiello's timely awareness and decisive actions, which ultimately led to their marriage. Their story, which began with Manganiello's early discovery, reflects the blend of timing and fate that often characterizes Hollywood romances.