How Joe Manganiello Got ‘Modern Family’ Sofia Vergara To Fall For Him

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara are among Hollywood's leading couples.

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Manganiello recently got candid about the start of his relationship with Vergara.

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According to the actor, he met Vergara through their mutual friend, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who introduced the pair.

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At the time, Vergara was in a relationship with businessman Nick Loeb.

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After Vergara broke up with Loeb, Manganiello got wind of it and made his move.

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Vergara still wasn't convinced to get into a relationship with Manganiello after a first and second date.

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Manganiello said he was ready to move on but not before pulling out one last trick.

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He showed Vergara a copy of his People magazine cover where he was given the title of “Hollywood's Hottest Bachellor.”

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Manganiello and Vergara have been married since November 2015.

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