Joe Manganiello Addresses Divorce Story in Bloodlines Memoir

Actor Joe Manganiello addressed public discussion surrounding his divorce from Sofía Vergara while promoting his upcoming memoir Bloodlines during an appearance on CBS Mornings. The 49-year-old actor explained that the book focuses on his private struggles, including health challenges that affected his life and marriage.

Manganiello appeared on CBS Mornings on Monday, October 12, where host Gayle King asked about an Instagram Story Vergara had reposted. The post, originally shared by Vergara's son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, featured a comparison between a "good man" and a "narcissistic man."

The actor said the memoir was intended to provide context about his personal experience rather than serve as a response to online discussion about his former marriage.

"Well, I think anybody who said that should read the book first and understand what the book is actually about because it's not about that. It's about the suffering I went through," Manganiello said on CBS Mornings.

According to PEOPLE, Manganiello described Bloodlines as a story about overcoming difficult experiences and maintaining optimism. The memoir details his yearslong battle with a serious autoimmune disorder and how those struggles influenced his relationships and career.

"survival and it's also about hope," Manganiello said while describing the themes of his memoir.

Manganiello and Vergara married in 2015 and announced their separation in 2023. Their divorce was finalized in 2024, according to the source report.

The former couple have given different explanations for the end of their relationship. Vergara previously said disagreements about having children contributed to the split, while Manganiello has said his health issues affected his perspective on fatherhood.

In a separate PEOPLE interview, Manganiello said discussing the marriage was not the main purpose of Bloodlines. He said the book was focused on sharing a personal journey and challenges he had kept private for years.

Bloodlines: A Memoir is scheduled for release on October 13, following Manganiello's interviews about the experiences covered in the book.