Fans Think Joe Manganiello's Birthday Tribute To Wife Sofia Vergara Hints At Marital Issues

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's rosy life appears to have thorns…at least, that is what fans believe. The duo recently raised eyebrows concerning their marriage following their seemingly cold behavior on the actress's birthday.

Individually, the pair are celebrated as some of the hottest and most phenomenal entertainers in Hollywood. Their longtime union made them a fan favorite as they navigated life with a perceived unbreakable bond.

However, the spouses may no longer have the spark that once lit the flames of hope in singles' hearts. The speculations of trouble in their paradise began during the "Modern Family" star's 51st birthday bash in Italy, a lavish getaway that her beau was noticeably absent.

Monday, July 10, marked a significant milestone in the Barranquilla beauty's life as she completed another trip around the sun. However, the Colombian beauty's new age did not receive its usual celebration as her husband did not honor her with gushy tributes.

Taking to his Instagram page, the "Magic Mike's Last Dance" actor shared two images for the occasion. The first was a throwback shot of the couple, a poor-quality picture with a grainy and blurry texture. The next slide was even more confusing as it featured a crystal ornament with lights.

"Feliz Cumpleaños Sofía!!!" Manganiello captioned the post in Spanish, with the English translation reading: "Happy Birthday, Sofia." Worried about his perceived disinterest in celebrating his wife's big day, fans expressed their concerns in the comment section.

"Joe, I hope you guys are ok; that was a very different(cold) happy birthday wish to your wife compared to previous ones!" A social media user pointed out. Another echoed similar thoughts, writing: "Am I the only one who doesn’t like the way it sounds? 'Sofia'.... not even 'My love, My beloved wife.'"

A third agreed with the "Rampage" star's bland wishes and called out the Hollywood heartthrob with the comment: "What a cold greeting. Not a drop of love expressed Joe Manganiello."

More fans addressed the 46-year-old's lackluster vibe, with some comparing his reaction to Vergara's birthday and that of the couple's dog. Days earlier, the Pittsburgh native had affectionately celebrated his chihuahua Bubbles' tenth birthday on his Instagram page.

"Something is off. Cold message for her and has two stories about his dog's birthday. And Sofia has not even said thank you," someone noted. A fellow eagle-eyed follower lamented: "The pet's birthday gave him more excitement."

Manganiello's loving tribute to his dog was not the only problematic thing his followers noticed. An individual penned: "Men, you picked the lowest quality picture ever!" while another rebuked the entertainer for his caption, arguing: "What was that…??? Being called by name is like being scolded."

"Idk why I don't like how he did not say my love," a concerned person wailed while another anxious social media user cried: "Ok, this is weird. I'm scared." Other detectives in the comments highlighted more clues of presumed marital issues.

A person claimed: "Something is definitely up. He hasn't commented on the photos she's been [posting]. Hmmm…." Someone else wondered: "Why aren't you in Italy with Sofia for her birthday? Ummmm, not good!"

As mentioned above, the Colombian beauty rang in her 51st birthday with a trip to Italy, sharing numerous updates of her fantastic time in the European country. However, none of these posts had Manganiello — a recurring theme in the "Chef" actress's latest Instagram content.

On her big day, the "America's Got Talent" judge shared a video of herself at a restaurant getting serenaded by a local band. For the evening affair, Vergara rocked a sexy red dress that flaunted her voluptuous figure, looking radiant as she blew out the candles on her cake.

In a second post, the celebrant shared a carousel of images from the restaurant celebration. These shots captured the Glamour Award winner posing with two of her friends. It appeared the trio had enjoyed a delicious dinner with plenty of cocktails.

"So lucky to have my best friends in my favorite restaurant in my favorite island!!! I love u," the mother of one captioned the photodump. Although she received thousands of likes for her posts, fans were more concerned about Manganiello's absence.

A person bluntly asked: "Where's Joe @sofiavergara?" While another playfully penned: "Where's Joe? Holding the dog? Lol." More worried social media users implored the actress to answer their burning questions.

"And the hubby??? You don't see celebrating," a third fan noted. Meanwhile, someone called attention to the spouses' recent decision to put their Italian-style mansion on the market for $18 million in May. The individual wrote, "But where is hubby? Not in a picture anywhere. And they put their house up for sale."