Sophia varara explains how her ex Joe manganello tattoo refers to her new boyfriend Rus when it comes to her romantic life Sophia Vergara is optimistic and an appearance on the talk on May 31st the 51-year-old former cast member of Modern Family said that she has given new significance to a tattoo that was previously devoted to her ex-husband Joe manganello after 7 years of marriage the couple announced their separation in July 2023 and this past February they officially divorced the information was disclosed when Vergara's son Manolo Gonzalez varara who was also a guest on the program called mom out for getting two tattoos while she mockingly chastised him for having 34 personal ones according to varara she received ink for two letters on her wrists A J that formerly belonged to manganello and one that honors her late brother she wasn't afraid to mention her ex by name either this was Joe Mangano's first but he passed away so Vergara stated provoking clapping shouts and laughter from the crowd subsequently she conceded that the circumstances were really to her Advantage she stated of her new partner Orthopedic physician Justin Salamon how lucky can I be that the guy that I'm going out with has the same initial she said that she only intended to recycle the tattoo adding to the cheeky comedy following the first mention of varara and Salamon in October 2023 a source revealed to people that the grisela star was dating and having fun regarding her new romance Vergara was reticent while chatting with people for her cover story in the beautiful issue when it came to outlining what she was now seeking for in a partner however she was much more forthright joy finances and health alongside children that's all said the woman adding that she had no intention of having any more children the actress has been open about the choice she made and how it affected her relationship with manganello there's things in life that might sound like good ideas but they're not she said I already had a child I am aware of how much sacrifice and effort it takes to be a good mother or to strive to be the greatest mother one can be