Sofía Vergara was honest about her past year being a mix of both bad and good events. After her seven-year marriage to Joe Manganiello ended last July, the Modern Family star has found love again. Her new relationship with orthopedic surgeon Justin Saliman has received a warm endorsement from her America’s Got Talent co-host, Heidi Klum, who described Saliman as “such a sweetheart.”
Heidi Klum shared her thoughts with ET during a party celebrating Sofía Vergara’s 52nd birthday. The party featured delicious cake and memorable photos with the birthday girl and her new partner, Justin Saliman. Klum hinted that Saliman’s demanding profession might have been why the celebration ended early but praised him warmly for making Vergara so happy.
Klum’s comments come as a relief to fans and colleagues alike, especially given the playful antics of fellow AGT judge Howie Mandel. A month after Vergara’s split from Manganiello, Mandel joked on AGT that Vergara was “in the market” for a new man, a comment that Vergara met with laughter and a raised arm, showing her resilient sense of humor.
Sofía Vergara has handled her divorce with grace and humor. In an interview on The Talk, she joked about the “J” tattoo on her wrist, originally for Joe Manganiello, now representing Justin Saliman. Both Vergara and Manganiello seem to have moved on positively, with Manganiello going public with his new girlfriend, Caitlin O’Connor, in February.
Fans can continue to watch Sofía Vergara, Heidi Klum, and the rest of the America’s Got Talent crew on new episodes every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, also available for streaming on Peacock.
