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Manganiello Unveils Three-Foot Dragon Tattoo to Conceal Scars from Life-Threatening Autoimmune Battle

Joe Manganiello has revealed a three-foot dragon tattoo on his right side, designed to cover surgical scars from a 2016 emergency operation that removed his large intestine. The actor, 49, shared the tattoo’s progression on Instagram, explaining that the design symbolizes reclaiming agency after a seven-year battle with a near-fatal autoimmune illness. This disclosure accompanies the release of his new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' which details his medical crisis, spiritual quests, and the strain the illness placed on his marriage to ex-wife Sofia Vergara. Manganiello, now engaged to Caitlin O'Connor, stated that public disclosure was necessary because hiding his condition became too difficult, and he hopes the book helps others facing similar trauma.

via Page Six|

#autoimmune-disease #bloodlines #caitlin-oconnor

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Manganiello's Memoir Details the Brutal Fate of the Scrapped Affleck Batman Film

In his new memoir 'Bloodlines,' Joe Manganiello reveals that Ben Affleck's canceled Batman film would have featured a brutal revenge arc where Deathstroke dismantles Batman's life. The plot, described as a 'superhero version of David Fincher's The Game,' included the murder of Commissioner Gordon and a climactic street chase. Manganiello also detailed how the role helped him recover from a severe illness, though the project was ultimately abandoned after Affleck's departure from the DCEU.

via Variety|

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Manganiello’s Memoir Reveals Scrapped Affleck Batman Film Would Have Killed Jim Gordon

Joe Manganiello’s new memoir 'Bloodlines' confirms that the canceled Ben Affleck 'The Batman' film would have featured Deathstroke killing Commissioner Jim Gordon. The movie, described as a 'superhero version of David Fincher's The Game,' planned a brutal revenge arc where the villain dismantled Batman’s life, including kidnapping Alfred and breaking into the Batcave. A key plot point involved Batgirl’s debut, motivated by her father’s murder. The project was abandoned after Affleck’s departure from the DCEU, though similar themes appear in current 'Absolute Batman' comics.

via SlashFilm|

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entertainment2 days ago•17 min saved

Manganiello’s Memoir Details Affleck’s Scrapped Batman Film: Deathstroke’s Revenge and Batgirl’s Debut

Joe Manganiello’s new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' reveals that Ben Affleck’s canceled 'The Batman' film would have featured a brutal storyline where Deathstroke kills Commissioner Gordon and debuts Batgirl. The movie, inspired by David Fincher’s 'The Game,' was abandoned after Affleck’s departure from the DCEU, with Warner Bros. eventually hiring Matt Reeves for a separate project.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

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Manganiello Reveals Deathstroke Would Have Killed Jim Gordon in Scrapped Affleck Batman Film

Actor Joe Manganiello disclosed in his new memoir that the canceled Ben Affleck Batman film would have featured a brutal storyline where the villain Deathstroke kills Commissioner Jim Gordon. The scrapped movie, inspired by David Fincher's 'The Game,' would have included a two-on-one fight between Batman and Batgirl, with Deathstroke nearly killing them before they escaped via a train. The film's climax would have been a street chase through Gotham, inspired by the 2013 video game Batman: Arkham Origins. The project was ultimately abandoned, and the role of Deathstroke was later reimagined for a different DC Universe continuity.

via Gizmodo|

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entertainment3 days ago•10 min saved

Manganiello's 'Bloodlines' Memoir Details Illness, Divorce, and Cruise Allegations

Actor Joe Manganiello has released his memoir, 'Bloodlines,' detailing a seven-year battle with a severe autoimmune illness that led to the removal of his large intestine. The book reveals how this health crisis, rather than disagreements over children, contributed to his divorce from Sofía Vergara. Manganiello also alleges that Tom Cruise interfered with his casting in the series 'Reacher' and recounts a controversial consultation with a shaman who claimed Vergara’s ex-fiancé placed a curse on him.

via Fox News|

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Manganiello Confirms No Contact with Vergara Since 2024 Divorce Amid Memoir Fallout

Joe Manganiello confirmed in an October 14 interview that he has not spoken to ex-wife Sofía Vergara since their divorce was finalized in 2024. While his new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' details a seven-year battle with an autoimmune illness and alleges Vergara denied him affection, Manganiello insists the book is not a direct response to the split but rather an effort to help others suffering in silence. Vergara has responded to the claims with cryptic social media posts, while Manganiello’s health journey includes a controversial consultation with a shaman who claimed a curse was placed on him by Vergara’s ex-fiancé, Nick Loeb.

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Manganiello Confirms No Contact with Vergara Since Divorce Amid Memoir Fallout

Joe Manganiello confirmed on SiriusXM that he has not spoken to ex-wife Sofia Vergara since their 2023 divorce, despite her reported displeasure with his new memoir, 'Bloodlines.' While promoting the book, Manganiello emphasized that it focuses on his spiritual awakening and generational trauma rather than personal attacks. He also shared graphic hospital photos detailing a 60-pound weight loss and severe skin conditions following a 2016 surgery to remove his large intestine, a crisis he credits Vergara with authorizing. His fiancée, Caitlin O'Connor, publicly supported him, while Vergara's son posted about 'narcissistic' men in response to the claims.

via Just Jared|

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Manganiello Reveals Graphic Hospital Photos from 2016 Intestine Removal Amid Memoir Fallout

Joe Manganiello posted hospital images on Instagram showing the aftermath of his 2016 large intestine removal, revealing a 60-pound weight loss and severe skin conditions. The actor, who released his memoir 'Bloodlines' on October 13, detailed a seven-year battle with an unexplained illness that doctors could not diagnose. While he credits his ex-wife, Sofía Vergara, with authorizing the life-saving surgery, the memoir also alleges she ridicged him during his recovery. The release has sparked public tension, including a response from Vergara's son and a denial from alleged curse practitioner Nick Loeb.

via Page Six|

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Manganiello reveals graphic photos of his 2016 surgery and ostomy bag in new memoir

Joe Manganiello has released graphic images and detailed accounts of his severe, seven-year health crisis in his new memoir, 'Bloodlines.' The actor, 49, shared photos showing the aftermath of a 2016 surgery where his entire large intestine was removed, resulting in an ostomy bag and a rapid loss of 60 pounds. Manganiello credits his ex-wife, Sofia Vergara, with making the life-saving decision to proceed with the surgery while he was unconscious. The memoir also details a bizarre episode where a shaman claimed Vergara's ex-fiancé, Nick Loeb, placed a voodoo curse on him, which Manganiello briefly considered before seeking medical treatment.

via Just Jared|

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Manganiello’s Memoir Links Mystery Illness to Ex’s Voodoo Curse

Joe Manganiello’s new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' reveals that a shaman told him his ex-wife Sofía Vergara’s former fiancé, Nick Loeb, placed a voodoo curse on him, causing a severe, life-threatening illness. The actor details how this belief led him to seek a cleansing ritual in Ecuador, while medical records confirm he underwent emergency surgery to remove his large intestine in 2016. The book also addresses the strain his health crisis placed on his marriage to Vergara, which ended in 2023.

via Page Six|

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Manganiello’s 'Bloodlines' Memoir Details Life-Threatening Surgery and Ancestry Discovery

Actor Joe Manganiello has released his memoir, 'Bloodlines,' detailing a seven-year battle with a severe autoimmune illness that required the removal of his entire large intestine in 2016. The book reveals how he accepted the role of Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s canceled 'Batman' film while critically ill, a decision that strained his marriage to Sofia Vergara. Manganiello credits Vergara with making the 'lifesaving decision' to authorize the surgery while he was unconscious. The memoir also explores his discovery of Black ancestry, including a mixed-race grandfather and an enslaved ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War, which he processed alongside his health crisis.

via The Root|

#autoimmune-illness #ben-affleck #bloodlines-memoir

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Manganiello’s Memoir Claims Cruise Vetoed His Reacher Casting Over Vergara

Joe Manganiello claims in his new memoir that Tom Cruise blocked his casting as Jack Reacher in the Amazon series due to their shared history with Sofía Vergara. The role ultimately went to Alan Ritchson.

via Page Six|

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Manganiello Dismisses Vergara's 'Narcissist' Post as Memoir Launches

Joe Manganiello responded to ex-wife Sofía Vergara's recent social media post criticizing 'narcissistic men' by urging the public to read his new memoir, 'Bloodlines,' rather than engage in a digital feud. The book, released on October 13, details Manganiello's severe autoimmune illness and his claim that Vergara withheld affection during his recovery, contradicting her previous public statements that their divorce stemmed from disagreements over having children.

via Yahoo|

#autoimmune-disease #bloodlines #divorce

entertainment8 days ago•19 min saved

Manganiello Dismisses Vergara's 'Narcissist' Post as Memoir Launches

Joe Manganiello declined to engage in a social media feud with ex-wife Sofia Vergara after she shared a post criticizing narcissistic behavior. The exchange followed the release of excerpts from his memoir, 'Bloodlines,' which details his severe autoimmune illness and disputes her previous reasons for their divorce.

via Page Six|

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