Hollywood couple Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have introduced they're divorcing.

In a press release to US publication Page Six, they mentioned: "We have made the tough choice to divorce.

"As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives."

Modern Family star Vergara has been married to Manganiello for seven years.

They met on the White House correspondents' dinner in 2014 and married in Florida 18 months later.

The couple haven't any kids collectively, however Vergara has a 31-year-old son from a earlier marriage.

Vergara can also be acquainted to thousands and thousands as a choose on America's Got Talent, whereas Manganiello is thought for roles within the True Blood collection and movies together with Magic Mike and Spider-Man.

The Colombian-born actress is at the moment on Italy's Amalfi coast celebrating her 51st birthday with pals.

She appeared in good spirits on Monday, posting footage of herself on a sun-soaked terrace together with the caption: "Last says of vacay! Even when u r so hot I love u Ravello."