Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello divorce, issue joint statement

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Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello divorced on July 17, after seven years of tying the knot.

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After some fans suspected there was trouble in paradise for Sofia Vergara, 51, and Joe Manganiello, 46, they have finally confirmed their separation.

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The A-lister couple revealed in a statement to Page Six that they are officially divorcing.

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They both issued statements saying, "We have taken the difficult decision to divorce. We love and care for each other very much."

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They said “we humbly ask you to respect our privacy at this time as we enter this new phase of our lives”.

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A source close to the couple told the outlet that Sofia and Joe's separation has been feared for some time.

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The source said, "Sofia and Joe have been apart for some time and have been taking some distance from each other to consider their future.

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Sophia and Joe first met in May 2014 when she was engaged to Nick Loeb

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