Joe manganelo opening up about the real reason he andx Sophia varara called it quits there's kind of this misperception in a new interview with Men's Journal the actor refused Sophia's claim they split because Joe wanted kids telling the mag it's simply not true Sophia right in front of you please Sophia told Spanish newspaper El P earlier this year for seven-year marriage with Joe ended because he was younger he wanted to have kids and I didn't want to be an old mom Joe's 47 and has no kids Sophia's 52 and has one son 32-year-old Manola I was a a very young uh mother a single mother um I always knew that I wanted to give my son um everything now Joe's sharing his version of the story insisting they did try to start a family for the first year and a half of their relationship we had a huge conversation right out of the gate during the first month we dated I said if you're done with kids that I understand just tell me and I'll know what this is and that's okay but adding that it's because two people grew apart and sometimes that happens it's pretty right on I think Joe also slams accusations of having a midlife crisis or giving Sophia an ultimatum the magic mik actor insists that's never who I was it's fun you know it's always fun when when you're starting a relationship so we'll see what happens Sophia and Joe's romance begin began in 2014 the two got engaged just 6 months later I'm so happy it's like I mean I've never had such a a fun peaceful time and and we're like super excited of the future and making all the plans the pair officially became husband and wife nearly a year later my wife's the best he loves how independent I am he sees how independent I am but by July 2023 things cooled off and jopia announced their separation as two people that love and care for one another very much we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of Our Lives shortly after A source told ET they've been spending time apart and focusing on themselves their careers and their loved ones you know it's been an interesting year for me a lot of changes a lot of good and and craziness and bad things happen and good things happen and one of those good things is finding new love Sophia sparking up a relationship sh with Dr Justin suon a guy that Sophia's bestie Heidi Clum gives two thumbs up Justin I mean does he get your stamp of approval I mean he's such a sweetheart you know he's a doctor he's very busy he's helping people so that was all good I'm very happy for her earlier this year A source told DT things between the two have gotten more serious Justin loves Sophia's enthusiasm character sense of humor and how hardworking she is what is there to complain as for Joe he made his red carpet debut with 34-year-old actress Caitlyn oconor in December going Instagram official 2 months later you know trying to have a good time