Surprising longtime fans, Sofia Vergara and her ex-husband Joe Manganiello split earlier this year after being together for seven years. Since then, Manganiello has been linked to actress Caitlin O'Connor, while Vergara has also moved on to see other people. In October, the Modern Family actress was spotted out with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Saliman, and according to a source, things are going great between them.
The insider stated, "They like each other a lot, but Sofia is also taking things slow. Sofia and Justin have a lot of fun together, and Sofia always keeps everyone around her laughing and in positive spirits. Justin likes that she takes pride in keeping her personal life private, that she’s up front and honest, and that she can be her genuine self with him."
So, who is Justin Saliman? He is a well-known surgeon, particularly celebrated for his work on knee joints and meniscus repair. Saliman studied sports medicine at Stanford and received his medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center of Columbia University. Originally from Denver, he now practices at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
Saliman is also an innovator and the inventor of the NovoStitch Pro Meniscal Repair System, which was bought by medical technology company Smith Nephew for $105 million, according to Forbes.
As for how long Vergara and Saliman have been dating, there are no specific details. They were seen together in late October in Beverly Hills, California, and again in early November, heading to Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi for dinner. However, they have been private about their relationship and have not made any official statements.
Vergara's friends and family are supportive of her new romance. According to a source, they just want her to be happy and have been a good support system for her. They uplift her and remind her of her own inner strength. Vergara is in a healthy space and feels good about where her personal and professional life stand. She is striving to be the best person she can be and is focused on creating a better and more fruitful future.
Prior to his relationship with Vergara, Saliman was married to actress Bree Turner for ten years. They separated in 2018, and Turner filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences." They share joint legal custody of their two children, according to People.
