New couple? Sofia Vergara 'dating hunky True Blood star Joe Manganiello'... six weeks after splitting from fiancé Nick Loeb
They locked eyes in May during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC, but she had yet to break things off with her fiancé Nick Loeb.
Flash forward two months and Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are now dating, a source told UsWeekly on Monday. The actors have even been spotted 'kissing' in New Orleans, where the 41-year-old Colombian sactress is making Don't Mess With Texas alongside Reese Witherspoon.
'It's very, very new,' one insider revealed. 'They're having fun and getting to know each other.'
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Sparks flew: Sofia and Joe, pictured on May 3 at the White House Correspondent's Dinner in Washington DC, are now dating, according to a Monday report from UsWeekly
Can you see Joe?: The True Blood star was right behind Sofia as she chatted with director Alfonso Cuaron (center) and Modern Family co-star Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the White House event at Villa Firenze
The relationship is so serious already, 37-year-old Manganiello even visited Vergara over the 4th of July weekend.
That's where they were spotted, at Louisiana's Li'l Dizzy's Cafe on Sunday, getting affectionate. 'They were very friendly and took pictures with other diners,' the eyewitness told the site. They 'shared a table with some regular patrons since the restaurant was so crowded.'
During the meal, 'they held each other and kissed several times.'
Her ex was there too: Also at the White House dinner was her fiancé at the time, Nick Loeb; the two split three weeks later
The swarthy looker admitted just last week that he had a crush on the Modern Family actress, who also happens to be the highest paid female on TV.
'She’s got that Latin thing going. She’s got the butt, she’s got curves, she’s got a beautiful face, beautiful hair, just gorgeous and she’s feisty,' he gushed.
The Pennsylvania native split from his longtime girlfriend, photographer Bridget Peters, in January. Before that he was engaged to blonde Audra Marie.
Setting of their date: Li'l Dizzy's Cafe in New Orleans is where the pair reportedly kissed and held hands; Sophia has been in town to film Don't Mess With Texas alongside Reese Witherspoon
On the run!: Reese Witherspoon shared this prop from Don't Mess With Texas, warning people to watch out for Sofia's character Daniella
Soccer fan: Sofia appeared single as she watched Colombia take on Brazil in the World Cup last week
'Sofia is Joe's dream girl!' another source told the site. 'He's been smitten with her for years. He's always had a huge crush on her. Things are going well for them so far.'
The brunette beauty - who recently starred as a lesbian with Sharon Stone in Fading Gigolo - didn't know of his feelings for her. 'Sofia had no idea that he had been crushing on her for a while,' an insider added.
Her sexy screen persona: The Latin actress plays Sharon Stone's lesbian lover in this year's comedy Fading Gigolo
Vergara - who briefly dated Tom Cruise in 2005 - broke up with Loeb in late July after having been together since 2010.
She announced via Twitter and WhoSay that they had split, telling followers, 'We have been having too many problems with figuring out how to spend time together and because of my work and now his, it's been getting worse and worse.
On a hit series: Sofia (far left) with her Modern Family co-stars (clockwise from left) Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter and Audrey Anderson-Emmons
'We are still very close but we believe it's the best thing for us right now.'
Joe will next film the drama Stano in which he has the starring role.
Sofia will return to filming Modern Family later this summer. Her latest film is Chef with Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson. Next up film-wise for the beauty is Wild Card with Stanley Tucci and Jason Statham.
They split in January: Joe and Bridget Peters at the 10th Annual Style Awards in New York in September
He used to like blondes: The What To Expect When You're Expecting star with Audra Marie in Culver City in 2011
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Alison, H town, United States, 8 hours ago
I cannot stand Sophia Vergara but Joe Manganiello though? whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!