Joe Manganiello Opens Up About Being 12 Years Sober
Magic Mike XXL star Joe Manganiello has a lot to be proud of, including his enviable physique and his stunning fiancÃ©e Sofia Vergara.   On top of all that, he's also managed to stay sober for well over two decades. VIDEO: 7 Times Joe Manganiello Thrilled Us All By Taking His Shirt Off  The 38-year-old actor and body builder spoke to Us Weekly about his efforts to stay sober, saying,  "Sobriety is something near and dear to meâ¦ [I am] 12-and-a-half years sober. So obviously this is something very close to my heart. " The former True Blood star has been candid about his alcohol problems in the past, including in his book Evolution and during an interview with HuffPost Live in 2013. VIDEO: EXCLUSIVE: ET On Set with 'Magic Mike XXL': 'It's a Stripper Odyssey'   "There was a period of about four years where I needed to quit drinking. And the drinking got in the way [of my career], " Manganiello said in his interview.  "My life was ruined. I was homeless, careless and broke with no careerâ¦ it was worth it [to get sober]. " Another thing Manganiello can be proud of is being named People's Hottest Bachelor. Check out the video below for more on the honor.