Joe Manganiello and his girlfriend Caitlin O’Connor are photographed walking with their dog in Beverly Hills on March 22.Photo:BACKGRIDJoe Manganielloand hisgirlfriend Caitlin O’Connorare spending some quality time with their canine sidekick!On Friday, theMagic Mike XXLstar, 47, and the actress, 34, were photographed enjoying a casual stroll with Manganiello’s chihuahua Bubbles. The actor walked with the pup tucked under his arm.He could be seen sporting an Inked brand hoodie and dark sunglasses, while O’Connor wore a simple black long-sleeved shirt and a gold necklace.Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor take a walk in Los Angeles.BACKGRIDThe tiny dog has accompanied the couple on a date before. In January, the actor was spotted carrying his beloved pet as he grabbed coffee with O’Connor in Los Angeles.Manganiello has been open about his love for the animal and about the story of her adoption. During an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showin November 2022, he said that Bubbles is “very protective” and the first dog he’s ever owned.“I always traveled and worked so much that it was ridiculous. I couldn’t have a dog,” he told Clarkson.The actor said he adopted the chihuahua/Pomeranian mix in 2019 after discovering she was sick.“She was peeing blood, and it turned out that she had a cyst that they were worried might be cancer,” he said, expressing that he was happy to have the means to take care of Bubbles' medical bills. On an episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Showthat same year, he spokeabout their instant connection.In contrast to Manganiello’s several years with Bubbles, his relationship with O’Connor is rather new. In September 2023, a source told PEOPLEthey were “casually seeing” each otherafter meeting for the first time in a “hot tub” at a small, “unofficial” afterparty for the HBO seriesWinning Time,which O’Connor starred in.In December 2023, the couplemade their red carpet debutas a couple at the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Gala in New York City. A few months later, they made yet another public appearance at aLos Angeles Kings game.The relationship marks Manganiello’s first sincefiling for divorcefromModern Familystar Sofia Vergara, 51.The pair was married for seven yearsbeforethey announced their splitin July 2023.Earlier this month, a source told PEOPLE that Manganiello and O’Connor “weren’t expecting for things to get serious so quickly, but it’s only a good thing.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The source said the couple is not only “very affectionate,” but also “super, super happy together” as they always seem to be “looking out for each other.““Joe was pretty broken up when thedivorcehappened but he’s in a good place,” they added. “With their differences, he and [Vergara] both knew it was time to move on.”
Joe Manganiello and his girlfriend Caitlin O’Connor are photographed walking with their dog in Beverly Hills on March 22.Photo:BACKGRID
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Joe Manganielloand hisgirlfriend Caitlin O’Connorare spending some quality time with their canine sidekick!On Friday, theMagic Mike XXLstar, 47, and the actress, 34, were photographed enjoying a casual stroll with Manganiello’s chihuahua Bubbles. The actor walked with the pup tucked under his arm.He could be seen sporting an Inked brand hoodie and dark sunglasses, while O’Connor wore a simple black long-sleeved shirt and a gold necklace.Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor take a walk in Los Angeles.BACKGRIDThe tiny dog has accompanied the couple on a date before. In January, the actor was spotted carrying his beloved pet as he grabbed coffee with O’Connor in Los Angeles.Manganiello has been open about his love for the animal and about the story of her adoption. During an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showin November 2022, he said that Bubbles is “very protective” and the first dog he’s ever owned.“I always traveled and worked so much that it was ridiculous. I couldn’t have a dog,” he told Clarkson.The actor said he adopted the chihuahua/Pomeranian mix in 2019 after discovering she was sick.“She was peeing blood, and it turned out that she had a cyst that they were worried might be cancer,” he said, expressing that he was happy to have the means to take care of Bubbles' medical bills. On an episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Showthat same year, he spokeabout their instant connection.In contrast to Manganiello’s several years with Bubbles, his relationship with O’Connor is rather new. In September 2023, a source told PEOPLEthey were “casually seeing” each otherafter meeting for the first time in a “hot tub” at a small, “unofficial” afterparty for the HBO seriesWinning Time,which O’Connor starred in.In December 2023, the couplemade their red carpet debutas a couple at the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Gala in New York City. A few months later, they made yet another public appearance at aLos Angeles Kings game.The relationship marks Manganiello’s first sincefiling for divorcefromModern Familystar Sofia Vergara, 51.The pair was married for seven yearsbeforethey announced their splitin July 2023.Earlier this month, a source told PEOPLE that Manganiello and O’Connor “weren’t expecting for things to get serious so quickly, but it’s only a good thing.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The source said the couple is not only “very affectionate,” but also “super, super happy together” as they always seem to be “looking out for each other.““Joe was pretty broken up when thedivorcehappened but he’s in a good place,” they added. “With their differences, he and [Vergara] both knew it was time to move on.”
Joe Manganielloand hisgirlfriend Caitlin O’Connorare spending some quality time with their canine sidekick!
On Friday, theMagic Mike XXLstar, 47, and the actress, 34, were photographed enjoying a casual stroll with Manganiello’s chihuahua Bubbles. The actor walked with the pup tucked under his arm.
He could be seen sporting an Inked brand hoodie and dark sunglasses, while O’Connor wore a simple black long-sleeved shirt and a gold necklace.
Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O’Connor take a walk in Los Angeles.BACKGRID
The tiny dog has accompanied the couple on a date before. In January, the actor was spotted carrying his beloved pet as he grabbed coffee with O’Connor in Los Angeles.
Manganiello has been open about his love for the animal and about the story of her adoption. During an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showin November 2022, he said that Bubbles is “very protective” and the first dog he’s ever owned.
“I always traveled and worked so much that it was ridiculous. I couldn’t have a dog,” he told Clarkson.
The actor said he adopted the chihuahua/Pomeranian mix in 2019 after discovering she was sick.
“She was peeing blood, and it turned out that she had a cyst that they were worried might be cancer,” he said, expressing that he was happy to have the means to take care of Bubbles' medical bills. On an episode ofThe Ellen DeGeneres Showthat same year, he spokeabout their instant connection.
In contrast to Manganiello’s several years with Bubbles, his relationship with O’Connor is rather new. In September 2023, a source told PEOPLEthey were “casually seeing” each otherafter meeting for the first time in a “hot tub” at a small, “unofficial” afterparty for the HBO seriesWinning Time,which O’Connor starred in.
In December 2023, the couplemade their red carpet debutas a couple at the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Gala in New York City. A few months later, they made yet another public appearance at aLos Angeles Kings game.
The relationship marks Manganiello’s first sincefiling for divorcefromModern Familystar Sofia Vergara, 51.The pair was married for seven yearsbeforethey announced their splitin July 2023.
Earlier this month, a source told PEOPLE that Manganiello and O’Connor “weren’t expecting for things to get serious so quickly, but it’s only a good thing.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The source said the couple is not only “very affectionate,” but also “super, super happy together” as they always seem to be “looking out for each other.”
“Joe was pretty broken up when thedivorcehappened but he’s in a good place,” they added. “With their differences, he and [Vergara] both knew it was time to move on.”
source: people.com
