Caitlin O’Connor says her fiancé Joe Manganiello has turned Valentine’s Day into a holiday she now actually looks forward to.
O’Connor revealed in a recent interview that Manganiello does this by balancing grand romantic gestures with meaningful, personal touches.
The couple, who confirmed their relationship in 2023 and got engaged in 2025, spent their first Valentine’s Day together seeing Tool perform in Los Angeles, followed by a surprise staycation and roses waiting at their hotel.
Another year he arranged a romantic dinner, complete with an elaborate rose show.
Beyond the grand gestures, O’Connor says the intention behind them is what matters most, noting that even simple traditions like cooking together or exchanging handwritten cards can feel special.
The actress, who previously appeared in Real bloodalso recalled the moment she realized Manganiello was “the one” and described how he protected their footing in a crowded room.
The couple recently moved to Pennsylvania. Manganiello, to whom he was previously married Modern family actress Sofia Vergara also filmed One piece for Netflix.
