Sofía Vergara and Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds have sparked rumors of a possible new Hollywood romance after being photographed holding hands during a late-night dinner in Beverly Hills. According to TMZ, which published exclusive photographs and video of the encounter Sunday, the two appeared particularly close during an evening at the upscale Cipriani restaurant in Los Angeles.
The 54-year-old Colombian actress, best known for her role in Modern Family, was seen smiling as Reynolds, 39, reached across the table to hold her hand. The photographs quickly attracted attention, particularly because the musician recently ended a long-term relationship with actress Minka Kelly.
But it was not an entirely private dinner. The two celebrities were accompanied by friends, including Anastasia Soare, the founder of beauty brand Anastasia Beverly Hills, and another man.
Vergara and Reynolds eventually left the restaurant through a rear exit at approximately 12:30 a.m., apparently avoiding the main entrance.
Despite the intimate-looking encounter, neither Vergara nor Reynolds has confirmed that they are romantically involved. TMZ reported that it contacted representatives for both celebrities but had not received a response at the time of publication.
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The sighting comes just weeks after Reynolds' separation from Kelly, 46, following nearly four years together. Their breakup became public on October 7, when a source close to the former couple confirmed to People that they had recently ended their relationship. No reason for the split was disclosed.
Reynolds and Kelly began dating in 2022 after being introduced through a mutual friend. Although they generally kept their relationship relatively private, they occasionally shared moments together on social media and attended public events as a couple.
Their last major public appearance together was at the Museum of Contemporary Art gala in Los Angeles in May. Just months later, the relationship came to an end.
Vergara, meanwhile, has also faced renewed attention surrounding her personal life following the publication of her former husband Joe Manganiello's memoir, Bloodlines.
Sofía Vergara and Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds
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Sofía Vergara and Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds
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In the book, Manganiello, who was married to Vergara for seven years before their separation in 2023, makes several allegations about the deterioration of their marriage, including claims that the actress failed to support him during a prolonged battle with a serious autoimmune illness.
The actor describes a difficult period in which his health problems placed considerable strain on the relationship. His account has generated headlines, although the allegations reflect his version of events.
Following the publication of excerpts from the memoir, Vergara shared a social media post originally published by her son, Manolo, discussing narcissistic behavior and relationships. The timing prompted speculation that the message was directed at Manganiello, although she did not explicitly identify him.
Vergara and Manganiello announced their separation in July 2023, and their divorce was finalized in February 2024. The actress has since continued her television career, including her acclaimed dramatic performance in Netflix's Griselda, alongside her work as a judge on America's Got Talent.
Reynolds, meanwhile, remains the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, the American rock band behind international hits including Radioactive, Believer and Thunder.
For now, the precise nature of the relationship between Vergara and Reynolds remains unknown. Their dinner together may have been the beginning of something romantic, or simply an evening spent in the company of friends.
What is certain is that a few photographs of the pair holding hands, followed by their discreet departure from one of Beverly Hills' best-known restaurants, have been enough to set Hollywood's rumor mill in motion.