Sofia Vergara is seemingly responding to Joe Manganiello's bombshell claims about their seven-year marriage and 2023 divorce. On Friday, October 9, the Modern Family alum shared an Instagram post comparing a "good man" and a "narcissistic man," two days after Manganiello accused her of neglecting him during his life-threatening illness.
"Remember kids... when dealing with a narcissist, it doesn't matter how much you do for them," Vergara, 54, wrote, "because they will resent you for it and nothing will ever be enough, and they'll always somehow try to paint you as the bad guy."
The post noted that a good man "works for what they want," while narcissists "play the victim and make excuses." The pointed message follows Manganiello, 49, opening up about his years-long illness in excerpts from his upcoming memoir, Bloodlines, shared by People magazine.
The Magic Mike star revealed that his health struggles began shortly after his wedding to Vergara. He claimed she ridiculed him for finding comfort in his rescue chihuahua and refused to hug him.
The True Blood actor further disputed Vergara's previous claim that their marriage ended because he wanted kids while she "didn't want to be an 'old mom.'" According to Manganiello, he abandoned the idea of having children due to his illness. "There were things said and printed about me that were false," he insists, addressing the narrative surrounding their high-profile split.
The celebrity couple initially announced their separation in July 2023, stating they had grown apart. Since their separation, both stars have moved on to new relationships while occasionally making headlines regarding the true catalysts behind the divorce.
Public reaction to the ongoing back-and-forth has been largely divided across social media platforms. Fans of Vergara have rushed to her defense, praising her resilience and empowering social media posts.
Meanwhile, supporters of Manganiello have expressed sympathy regarding his medical battles during the marriage. Legal representatives for both actors have declined to comment further on the latest round of public statements.
Observers note that the memoir release could bring additional details about Hollywood's most talked-about recent breakups.