How Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's Sweet Love Story Began

Joe Manganiello had admired Sofia Vergara even before she and her ex-fiance, Nick Loeb, broke up.

In May 2014, the 47-year-old actress and Manganiello first met at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the "True Blood" actor first spotted Vergara across the room while walking, and he was immediately smitten.

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara's first hello

Manganiello told SiriusXM's "The Jess Cagle Show" that the actress was wearing a dress that looked great on her, and he could not take her eyes off her. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Vergara's "Modern Family" co-star, approached the 43-year-old actor later that evening and told him that his friend Vergara wanted to come over and say hi to him.

The two ended up having a casual conversation.

Vergara and her ex Loeb officially announced their split three weeks after. Manganiello went up to Ferguson and asked about Vergara's split with her ex and then told him to tell Vergara that he wants to take her out even though he does not know what emotional state she is in during that moment.

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara's first date

The pair had their first date one month later, and Manganiello flew from Los Angeles to New Orleans, because she was filming "Hot Pursuit" during that time, to make it possible. While they dated, the "America's Got Talent" judge said that he was casting doubt on having a relationship with Vergara.

He told "Haute Living" that on their first date, Vergara gave him every reason why they would never work out. He felt that he was too young and is an actor, and his wife was trying to talk herself out of going there because she had just gotten out of a relationship and wanted to be single.

Manganiello said that they knew right away about their feelings, and Vergara knew that she was screwed, so he told her that if she needs to be single, then Vergara has to do it during that time; she did not go for it. The actor said that they tried to stay away from being in love with actors and actresses if possible because they are afraid of being away from each other all the time.

In August 2014, the two confirmed their relationship after being spotted hanging out together. They even shared photos on Instagram to celebrate Thanksgiving three months later. That very same month, they moved in together.

Joe Manganiello Proposed to Sofia Vergara

On Christmas Eve, Manganiello proposed to Vergara while they were vacationing in Hawaii. He said he wanted to do it outside, but due to the paparazzi swarm, he decided to do it inside by a huge window and had his speech prepared in Spanish. Manganiello knelt on his knees and proceeded with his speech as the sun was going down. He said that it was an awesome moment.

The couple got married in November 2015 in Palm Beach, Florida, with about 400 guests, which included their "Modern Family" and "True Blood" co-stars, and Vergara's son, Manolo, 27, from her previous marriage to Joe Gonzalez.

The happy pair have been married for more than four years now. Other than seeing them walk the red carpet together, fans could also catch glimpses of the couple's life on their social media.