Sofía Vergara is making headlines again, this time for her undeniable chemistry with rumored boyfriend Douglas Chabbott. The two were spotted locking arms, sharing kisses, and entering a hotel together in Rome on June 30, according to sources who spoke to GLOBE Magazine.
The 52-year-old actress, dressed in a curve-hugging floral dress, appeared radiant and at ease as Chabbott lifted her off the ground and kissed her cheek after their dinner date. Bystanders caught the flirty moment outside a high-end Roman restaurant just before midnight.
Insiders revealed to GLOBE Magazine that the relationship may already have the blessing of someone very close to Vergara—her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. The 33-year-old was seen with the couple during their Cannes getaway in May, raising speculation that the romance might be more serious than fans assumed.
Public PDA turns heads across Europe
The Roman date is just the latest in a string of affectionate public moments. In May, the pair were photographed at the Cannes Film Festival with their arms wrapped around each other outside Hotel Eden Roc in Antibes. Chabbott was even seen cupping Sofía’s face affectionately as they posed for photographers, drawing comparisons to red carpet moments from Vergara’s past marriage to Joe Manganiello.
Just days later, Chabbott joined Sofía and her celebrity circle—including Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion—at the Monaco Grand Prix. Photos shared by Vergara on Instagram show him seated beside her, smiling with his hand on her back.
Though the couple has not confirmed the relationship publicly, Vergara’s own social media posts have fanned the flames. In May, she shared a clip from a dinner where Chabbott told staff it was her birthday, triggering a round of singing and sparklers. The actress jokingly captioned the post, Respect me @dougchabbott.
Sofía’s inner circle reacts to new love
Friends close to the Modern Family star say her energy has shifted since her short-lived relationship with surgeon Justin Saliman ended earlier this year. One insider told GLOBE Magazine that she had been craving a connection that felt exciting again.
Following her 2024 divorce from Manganiello, Sofía hinted that she was ready for a new chapter. In an interview with Access Hollywood, she said she was manifesting health, money, and either a boyfriend or a lover.
Fans now believe she may have found both.
While some still question the longevity of this relationship, others are noting the timeline. The two were first seen dining together in New York as early as December 2024, months before the European sightings.
With family introductions, luxury vacations, and hotel nights in Rome already part of the picture, one source says it no longer looks like just a summer fling.
And yet, one burning question remains unanswered.
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