- Sofía Vergara has publicly confirmed a relationship with businessman Douglas Chabbott via an Instagram post.
- The couple has been linked for about a year and were seen together at public events before the confirmation.
- Chabbott is vice president at luxury jewelry company Dasan Inc.; he keeps a low public profile.
- Vergara’s post — “I love you ❤️ @dougchabbott” — ended months of speculation following her 2023 split from Joe Manganiello.
Instagram post ends months of speculation
Sofía Vergara used Instagram to end months of public guessing about her love life. The Colombian actress, best known for playing Gloria on Modern Family, posted a casual selfie with Douglas Chabbott and captioned it: “I love you ❤️ @dougchabbott.”
The post, shared with her more than 35 million followers, quickly drew attention — hundreds of thousands of likes and thousands of congratulatory comments from fans and fellow celebrities.
Embedded post (Instagram caption):
“I love you ❤️ @dougchabbott”
Who is Douglas Chabbott?
Douglas Chabbott is a U.S.-based businessman who serves as vice president of Dasan Inc., an international luxury jewelry company. He keeps his social accounts private and has largely avoided publicity, which has fueled curiosity about his relationship with one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.
Chabbott’s professional and social circles reportedly overlap with celebrities and influencers in entertainment and fashion. He has been photographed at high-profile events and was seen at a dinner with Vergara and several well-known names in December 2024.
Public sightings and timeline
Although Vergara’s Instagram announcement is the first outright confirmation, the pair have been linked publicly for several months. They were spotted together at an Oasis concert in Pasadena, California, and attended events discreetly while keeping their appearances low-key.
Sources say the couple has been dating for about a year. Their discreet outings and shared appearances led to growing media attention before Vergara decided to make their relationship public.
Life after Joe Manganiello
Vergara announced her separation from actor Joe Manganiello in 2023. Since then, fans and media have closely followed her dating life. The Instagram post marks a clear moment of transition as Vergara moves into a new personal chapter.
At 52, she continues to maintain a busy professional schedule while embracing her personal life more intentionally. The public confirmation underscores a deliberate choice to acknowledge this relationship on her own terms.
What fans should know
The announcement appears to be a private-to-public step: Vergara made her feelings clear with one simple caption rather than a prolonged reveal. Chabbott’s preference for privacy suggests the couple may continue to blend public appearances with private life.
As the story develops, fans can expect occasional sightings and social posts, but both Vergara and Chabbott have shown a pattern of keeping details minimal. For now, Vergara’s Instagram message is the clearest confirmation the public has received.
© Sources: Instagram post by Sofía Vergara; public event photos and reporting.
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