JOE EXOTIC "TIGER KING" SE SEPARA DE SETH POSEY La decisión fue mutua

Joe Exotic y su novio, Seth Posey, han roto su relación. Nos dicen que la decisión fue mutua.

El "Tiger King" recientemente nos envió una carta diciendo que no estaba recibiendo suficiente apoyo de Seth para ayudarle a salir de la cárcel, mientras que también afirma que Seth ya no podía soportar la presión pública de salir con una figura tan famosa.

En la carta de una página, Joe dio a Seth apoyos para hablar con él por teléfono durante los últimos 2 años y ayudarle a "luchar mentalmente contra el cáncer". Joe también deseó a Seth y a su "increíble" madre todo lo mejor en el futuro.

Pero Joe tenía una sorpresa más, bromeando con que tiene un nuevo pretendiente: "Alguien mayor, mucho más maduro cuyo apoyo será una gran parte de mi vida pronto".

Como ustedes saben Joe ha sido un imán de tipos en la prisión federal desde que fue condenado en 2020 por un esquema de asesinato por encargo y sentenciado a 22 años.

Después de la separación de Dillon Passage en 2021, Joe organizó un concurso en línea llamado "Bachelor King", aceptando solicitudes para ser su nuevo novio. Seth se presentó y fue el afortunado ganador pero ambos rompieron y luego volvieron a estar juntos. Entre medio Joe salió brevemente con su compañero de prisión John Graham, quien cortó la relación tras salir de la cárcel.

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Luego está la batalla muy pública de Joe contra el cáncer de próstata que ha complicado las cosas. Como informamos en febrero, Joe pensó que no le quedaba mucho tiempo en esta Tierra por lo que firmó un testamento dejandole todo lo que tenía a Seth.

Ahora que han roto ¿qué va a pasar con el testamento?

Kim Kardashian 'Hanging Out' with Odell Beckham Jr

Kim Kardashian has started up a new friendship with NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. ... hanging out thanks to a group of mutual friends, TMZ has confirmed.

Sources connected to the pair tell us while Kim's not seriously dating anyone at the moment, she's absolutely open to finding love again if she finds the right person. However, the source insists OBJ is strictly a friend, and they've got a few mutual friends in common.

People was first to report the pair was "hanging out" ... noting OBJ and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Wood split. Our sources say the two actually broke up at the beginning of this year. Beckham and Wood welcomed their son, Zydn, in February 2022.

Unclear who the group of mutual friends consists of or how Kim and OBJ linked -- Beckham is currently a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens. He played for the L.A. Rams in 2021 -- Kim went to a couple of the team's games -- at one point taking her son, Saint, to celebrate his birthday.

Kim's been publicly single since she and Pete split in August 2022 after about 9 months together ... and of course, she's been super busy as of late, balancing her life as a mom, and owner of a multi-billion-dollar brand in SKIMS.

That's a damn good looking friendship.

Danny Masterson Bijou Phillips' Letter of Support in Rape Case Before Divorce Filing

Danny Masterson's wife Bijou Phillips was all-in when it came to supporting her husband in the weeks before she filed for divorce, writing a character reference in his rape trial sentencing.

Bijou sent a letter to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo, ahead of the disgraced actor's sentencing earlier this month -- much like those sent in from Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis -- pleading for a lighter sentence to come her husband's way.

In it, Bijou said he was a "live-saving" man who spent his time during his rape allegations farming to help support his family -- and pointed out the ways he helped young actors stay away from the dark side of fame -- another thing Ashton and Mila noted in their letters.

She also said she still couldn't accept that he raped 2 women ... something he was found guilty of months before.

Bijou reportedly let out a wail in the courtroom when he was found guilty back in May ... Judge Olmedo had to tell her to keep her composure or step out of the courtroom.

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What's shocking is how quickly it appears her feelings have changed over Masterson -- TMZ broke the story, Bijou filed to put an end to their marriage in a California court on Monday, less than 2 weeks after he was sentenced.

Danny Masterson Bijou Phillips escribió una carta de apoyo... Antes de pedir el divorcio

La esposa de Danny Masterson, Bijou Phillips, no escatimó esfuerzos para apoyar a su marido en las semanas previas a su solicitud de divorcio, ya que también escribió una referencia de positiva de su carácter en su juicio por violación.

Bijou envió una carta a la jueza del Tribunal Superior de Los Ángeles, Charlaine Olmedo, antes de la sentencia del actor a principios de mes, al igual que las enviadas por Ashton Kutcher y Mila Kunis, en donde abogaba por una sentencia más leve para su marido.

En la carta, Bijou dijo que Danny le había salvado la vida, y que pasó todo el tiempo que duraron las acusaciones de violación, trabajando la tierra para ayudar a mantener a su familia. Señaló, además, el modo en que ayudó a jóvenes actores a mantenerse alejados del lado oscuro de la fama, otra cosa que Ashton y Mila señalaron en sus cartas.

Bijou agregó que aún no puede aceptar que él haya violado a dos mujeres, algo de lo que había sido declarado culpable meses antes.

Durante la lectura de sentencia de Masterson, Bijou supuestamente dejó escapar un pequeño grito, cuando lo condenaron a 30 años de cárcel. El juez Olmedo tuvo que decirle que mantuviera la compostura o saliera de la sala.

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Lo chocante es lo rápido que parece que han cambiado sus sentimientos hacia Masterson. TMZ dio la noticia, Bijou presentó los papeles para poner fin a su matrimonio en un tribunal de California el lunes, menos de 2 semanas después de que él fuera condenado.

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Hey World, Meet Riot Rose ... It's Family Photo Time!!!

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are doting new parents once again -- proudly showing off their latest bundle of joy to the world ... with one of the cutest photo shoots ever.

The musical power couple -- who just welcomed their latest son, Riot Rose, in August -- posed for some incredible shots at home ... with both the new 1-month-old baby, and their other kiddo, RZA.

We gotta say, the Mayers look super happy and gotta be one of the best-looking crews in all of Hollywood.

Mama and Papa Bear definitely took a similar fashion theme. RiRi is sporting a royal-blue look -- with the denim button-down -- and dad's got a pair of jeans on ... with a splashy green flannel to bring it all together.

Young RZA was also wearing jeans, BTW ... his whole getup is honestly freaking adorable.

As for Riot ... let's just say he's giving his big bro a run for his money in the cuteness department. The proud parents had him swaddled up in a blanket -- but underneath, the baby was decked out in a salmon-colored onesie.

Also worth noting, this is the first time we're seeing Rihanna since she popped. It probably goes without saying -- but she's looking damn good.

Congrats!!!

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Ey, conozcan a la pequeña Riot Rose En primera sesión familiar

Rihanna y A$AP Rocky son unos padres muy cariñosos, y esta vez decidieron compartir con el mundo a su pequeño bebé, en una de las sesiones de fotos más lindas.

La pareja musical, que acaba de dar la bienvenida a su segunda hija Riot Rose en agosto, posó para realizar unas increíbles fotos en casa, tanto con el nuevo bebé de 1 mes de edad, como con su otro pequeño, RZA.

Tenemos que decir que los Mayers se ven súper felices y, sin duda son unas de las familias más guapas de todo Hollywood.

Mamá y papá oso decidieron adoptar un tema similar para sus atuendos. RiRi luce un look azul como de la realeza, con una camisa vaquera abotonada, y papá lleva un par de jeans con una franela verde para combinar todo el conjunto.

El pequeño RZA también llevaba jeans, y no puede ver más adorable.

En cuanto a Riot, digamos que le está haciendo difícil a su hermano mayor ganar el concurso al más tierno. Los orgullosos padres la tenían envuelta en una manta, pero debajo estaba ataviada con un body de color salmón.

Esta es la primera vez que vemos a Rihanna desde que dio a luz a su hijo. Probablemente no haga falta decirlo, pero ella se ve increíblemente bien.

¡¡¡Felicitaciones!!!

LAUREN BOEBERT MARIDO SEPARADO ASUME LA CULPA Yo provoqué el lío en el teatro

La diputada Lauren Boebert no tiene la culpa de su papelón en el teatro, su marido separado es en realidad responsable de hacerla una soltera cachonda... así lo dice el propio hombre.

Jayson Boebert  —que está en medio de un divorcio en este momento con la congresista de Colorado— usó Facebook el lunes para defender a su próxima ex esposa diciendo que la gente no debe atacar en Lauren por su comportamiento y que en realidad deberían culparlo a él.

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Se dirige a los electores escribiendo: "Estoy escribiendo para hacer frente a las profundas preocupaciones que circulan. Viendo los ataques contra Lauren, siento que la gente debe saber la verdad de nuestro matrimonio roto y la carga que ha llevado durante demasiado tiempo."

Jayson continúa elogiando a Lauren como una madre excepcional, esposa y abuela añadiendo que ella era una maravillosa esposa y compañera en su matrimonio, es decir, antes de que él rompiera su confianza engañándola. Parece que está atribuyendo a que su decisión de presentar en mayo.

Él lo pone muy claramente, explicando: "Este ha sido un divorcio devastador en el que tengo toda la responsabilidad. Me molesta que todo el mundo cree que me dejó por la fama o un nuevo estilo de vida. Eso está muy lejos de la realidad. Por otra parte, la mayor parte de lo que se dice de nuestra familia es falso. Otra batalla a la que nos hemos enfrentado juntos durante demasiado tiempo. Gran parte de esto recae sobre mí porque el problema empieza por la raíz. Yo soy la raíz".

Jayson dice que ha hecho sufrir mucho a la diputada Boebert y cree que es debido a este dolor por lo que ella podría haber actuado de esta manera. A continuación, hace una propuesta personal a ella personalmente, diciendo que está detrás de ella y condena los ataques que viene su camino en las consecuencias.

Una última súplica al público de JB: "Les pido a todos que muestren gracia y misericordia hacia Lauren en esta temporada problemática. Ella merece una oportunidad para ganarse su perdón y recuperar la confianza. La he destrozado de muchas maneras pero saldrá fortalecida como siempre lo hace, y yo también".

En cuanto a la propia representante de Boebert, ella ha reaccionado al mensaje de Jayson diciendo que aprecia sus sentimientos, pero se detiene en decir que hay algún tipo de reconciliación en el horizonte.

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Ella ha manejado esto tan bien como puede, asumiendo la responsabilidad y volviendo a trabajar en DC. Como ella nos explicó ayer en la cámara ... no más fechas por el momento.

Lo cubrimos todo en el último episodio de The TMZ Podcast, disponible en todas las plataformas de podcast.

Rep. Lauren Boebert Estranged Hubby Takes Blame ... I Sparked Theater Hookup

Rep. Lauren Boebert isn't to blame for her raunchy theater hookup -- her estranged husband is actually responsible for making her a horny single ... so says the man himself.

Jayson Boebert -- who's in the middle of a divorce right now with the Colorado congresswoman -- took to Facebook Monday to defend his soon-to-be ex-wife ... saying that people shouldn't pile on Lauren for her behavior, and instead come after him.

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He addresses RLB's constituents, writing ... "I am writing to address the deep concerns circulating. Watching the attacks against Lauren, I feel the people should know the truth of our broken marriage and burden she has carried for too long."

Jayson goes on to praise Lauren as an exceptional mom, wife and grandmother -- adding that she was a wonderful spouse and partner in their marriage ... that is, before he shattered her trust by cheating. It seems he's attributing that to her decision to file in May.

He puts it quite plainly ... explaining, "This has been a devastating divorce that I hold all responsibility for. It upsets me that everyone believes she left me over fame or a new lifestyle. That is far from the truth. Then again, most of what’s said about our family is untrue. Another battle we have faced together for too long. Much of this is on me because the problem starts at the root. I am the root."

Jayson says he's put Rep. Boebert through the wringer, and believes it's because of this pain that she might've acted out this way. He then makes a personal overture to her personally, saying he stands behind her and condemns the attacks coming her way in the fallout.

One final plea to the public from JB ... "I am asking for you all to show grace and mercy towards Lauren in this troubling season. She deserves a chance to earn your forgiveness and regain trust. I have broke her down in so many ways, but she will come out stronger as she always does, and so will I."

As for Rep. Boebert herself -- she's reacted to Jayson's message, saying she appreciates his sentiments, but stops short of saying there's any sort of reconciliation on the horizon.

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She's been handling this as well as she can -- taking responsibility and getting back to work in D.C. As she explained to us on camera yesterday ... no more dates for the time being.

We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.

Rep. Lauren Boebert Theater Guy Ain't Getting a 2nd Date ... He's a Freakin' Dem!!!

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Rep. Lauren Boebert says it's dunzo between her and the theater groping guy -- saying the one-time private moment came and went ... and it sounds like his politics might be at play.

The Colorado congresswoman touched down in D.C. Monday to get back to work -- and she chatted it up with a photog at the airport who asked all about her busy past few days outside of Capitol Hill. Of course, we're referring to her wild night out in Denver last week.

Check out what she has to say about it ... she's got some interesting soundbites here.

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For starters, Boebert again takes accountability ... saying she regrets how everything played out, especially in public. She somewhat defends her fooling around as a little bit of "me time," and she was just cutting loose and enjoying herself on a romantic date.

Speaking of that date -- bar owner Quinn Gallagher -- it sounds like he might be out of luck for a second meetup ... at least based on what she says here. The reason she's cutting him loose ... he's a freaking Dem! Apparently, she didn't know that before going out with him. Nonetheless, she says he's a great guy.

What we can glean from her remarks ... this seems to have been a first date. If true, that's certainly fascinating -- especially considering how handsy they were with each other. Here's hoping he enjoyed it, 'cause RLB probably ain't calling him again ... nice as he was.

Anyhoo ... Boebert is ready to put it behind her and get back to the people's business. Mama had her fun and got caught. You live and you learn ... and sometimes, you hook up!

Dillon Danis Served In Agdal Trolling Lawsuit ... Before Logan Paul Fight

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Dillon Danis has finally been served ... after dodging and weaving a process server for over a week, the fighter/online troll was officially notified Nina Agdal was suing him, and TMZ Sports has video.

It all went down Monday morning outside the Jersey City (NJ) building where the 30-year-old fighter lives.

The process server was waiting for Dillon ... and when he approached with two buddies, the guy said "I have a document for you, Mr. Danis," as he attempted to hand a brown envelope to the fighter.

But, Dillon refused, responding ... "That's not me," as the men walked towards the doors to his building. The PS was told he couldn't go inside, so he placed the document on the floor.

Danis and process servers had been playing a game of cat and mouse for days, with Dillon even pretending he was in North Korea. He also posted images and surveillance video of unsuccessful servers who were waiting for him.

Of course, we broke the story earlier this month ... Agdal, whose fiancé Logan Paul is fighting Danis on October 14, filed a lawsuit and restraining order against Dillon, claiming he was incessantly bullying and trolling her online (250+ times).

In her suit, Agdal says she's suffered humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm ... and even claims Danis broke State and Federal law on one occasion when he allegedly gained access to a private video on her phone.

Now that Danis has been served, he'll have 21 days to answer the complaint, per New Jersey law.

In the words of Omarion ... "You suckers got served!"

Ariana Grande, Dalton Gomez Simultaneously File for Divorce

Ariana Grande is following in her boyfriend Ethan Slater's footsteps ... because she's also officially filed for divorce from her husband of 2 years, Dalton Gomez, and he's filed too.

Ariana's lawyer, Laura Wasser, filed first Monday ... citing the boilerplate "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorce.

Dalton immediately followed suit, filing his response in a clearly-coordinated effort. We're told everything was worked out before going to the courthouse. Sources say Ariana will cut Dalton a check, and that will be that.

BTW ... they had a prenup. The date of separation is February 20, 2023.

As for why it took so long between the date of separation and the divorce filings, a source with direct knowledge tells us the two took their time to iron out details and settle. Our source says there are no hard feelings ..."they’ve been really caring and respectful of one another every step of this process."

As we reported, Ariana began dating her "Wicked" costar, Ethan Slater, after splitting with Dalton while filming the flick overseas ... a bombshell that sent fans wild.

Since then, Ethan's filed for divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay. The 2 were high school sweethearts and tied the knot in 2018. They also share a kid together, whom they welcomed last year.

Sources also told us Ethan "desperately" wants to co-parent their kid in the midst of their divorce ... and both of them have apparently agreed.

Neither Ariana or Dalton have commented publicly on their divorce.

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ARIANA GRANDE y DALTON GOMEZ SE DIVORCIAN SIMULTÁNEAMENTE

Ariana Grande está siguiendo los pasos de su novio Ethan Slater porque ella también ha solicitado oficialmente el divorcio de su marido de 2 años, Dalton Gómez, y él también lo ha hecho.

La abogada de Ariana, Laura Wasser, presentó la primera demanda el lunes citando "diferencias irreconciliables" como la razón para el divorcio.

Dalton inmediatamente hizo lo mismo presentando su respuesta en un esfuerzo claramente coordinado. Nos dicen que todo estaba resuelto antes de ir a la corte. Las fuentes dicen que Ariana cortará Dalton un cheque, y eso será todo.

Además, tenían un acuerdo prenupcial. La fecha de separación es el 20 de febrero de 2023.

En cuanto a por qué tomó tanto tiempo entre la fecha de separación y la presentación del divorcio, una fuente con conocimiento directo nos dice que los dos se tomaron su tiempo para limar detalles y llegar a un acuerdo. Nuestra fuente dice que no hay resentimientos, "han sido realmente cariñosos y respetuosos el uno con el otro en cada paso de este proceso."

Como informamos, Ariana comenzó a salir con su coprotagonista de "Wicked", Ethan Slater, después de separarse de Dalton durante el rodaje de la película en el extranjero. La noticia hizo enloquecer a los fans.

Desde entonces, Ethan ha solicitado el divorcio de su esposa Lilly Jay. Los 2 fueron novios en la escuela secundaria y se casaron en 2018. También comparten un niño juntos, a quien dieron la bienvenida el año pasado.

Las fuentes también nos dijeron que Ethan quiere "desesperadamente" coparentar a su hijo en medio de su divorcio y ambos aparentemente han aceptado.

Ni Ariana ni Dalton han comentado públicamente sobre su divorcio.

LAUREN BOEBERT EL CHICO DEL TEATRO NO CONSEGUIRÁ OTRA CITA ¡Es un maldito demócrata!

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La diputada Lauren Boebert dice que todo se acabó entre ella y el tipo de teatro, diciendo que el momento privado de una sola vez llegó y se fue y suena como su política podría estar en juego.

La congresista de Colorado aterrizó en Washington el lunes para volver al trabajo y charló con un fotógrafo en el aeropuerto que le preguntó todo acerca de sus ocupados últimos días fuera del Capitolio. Por supuesto, nos referimos a su noche salvaje en Denver la semana pasada.

Échale un vistazo a lo que tiene que decir al respecto ... ella tiene algunos soundbites interesantes aquí.

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Para empezar, Boebert toma de nuevo la responsabilidad ... diciendo que se arrepiente de cómo todo salió, sobre todo en público. Ella defiende de alguna manera su tonteo como un poco de "tiempo para mí", y ella sólo estaba cortando suelta y disfrutar de sí misma en una cita romántica.

Hablando de esa cita —el dueño del bar Quinn Gallagher— parece que podría estar sin suerte para un segundo encuentro, al menos basado en lo que ella dice. La razón por la que lo deja es ni más ni menos por que ¡es un maldito demócrata! Al parecer, ella no lo sabía antes de salir con él. Sin embargo, dice que es un gran tipo.

Lo que podemos deducir de sus comentarios es que esto parece haber sido una primera cita. Si es cierto, eso es ciertamente fascinante, especialmente teniendo en cuenta lo manoseados que estaban el uno con el otro. Esperemos que lo haya disfrutado, porque por muy simpático que fuera probablemente no lo vuelva a llamar .

Boebert está lista para dejarlo atrás y volver a los asuntos del pueblo. Mamá se divirtió y la atraparon. Vives y aprendes... ¿cierto?

Adele Marriage Rumors Again Calls Rich Paul 'My Husband'

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Adele may be a married woman again -- at least that's what the Internet thinks, yet again, after she gave her boyfriend, Rich Paul, a very significant promotion in the title department.

The singer was doing her Vegas residency show Saturday, and per usual ... she was going around chopping it up with her audience, weaving in and out of rows of seats and interviewing folks on the spot Oprah-style. What else is new, right?

However, this time around -- a slip of the tongue appears to have befallen Adele ... 'cause when a female fan asked if she could marry her, Adele said she was already hitched.

Check it out -- Adele turns this woman's marriage proposal down in hilarious fashion ... saying she's straight, and not just that, but that her "husband" was in the crowd and probably wouldn't appreciate it. She didn't say Rich's name -- but he's the only dude she's seeing.

It's unclear if Adele simply misspoke here, or if she did actually say "I do" the famous basketball agent -- who reps the likes of LeBron James and tons of other NBA stars.

We do know that Adele has spoken glowingly of Rich Paul since they first got together a couple years ago. She's even gone so far as to say she's the happiest she's ever been in a relationship with him ... so, it's easy to see her walking down the aisle with him.

This is far from the first time people have speculated on where things are between Rich and Adele. There's already been a first wave of marriage rumors dating back to last September ... when eagle-eyed fans noticed a book at her house that a title of "The Pauls."

Adele didn't address all the attention back then, and she seems primed to do the same again now. FWIW, we've reached out to Adele's team for clarification, no word back yet.

Ashton Kutcher Steps Down From His Anti-Child Sex Abuse Org ... Masterson Letter Fallout

Ashton Kutcher is stepping down as chairman of the board at the anti-child sex abuse organization he started with his ex-wife Demi Moore -- it's the latest blowback from a letter of support he wrote for Danny Masterson.

Ashton is leaving Thorn, the org he co-founded in 2012, and so is his wife Mila Kunis, who was an observer on the organization's board of directors.

They're departing due to public outrage over the letters they wrote to the judge who sentenced Masterson, their fellow "That '70s Show Star" who was convicted of raping 2 women. The letters were written to inform the judge about Danny's character -- in their eyes -- to help the judge decide on a sentence, but it blew up in their faces.

Ashton's resignation letter to Thorn's board, obtained by TIME, explains ... "Victims of sexual abuse have been historically silenced and the character statement I submitted is yet another painful instance of questioning victims who are brave enough to share their experiences."

He continues ... "After my wife and I spent several days of listening, personal reflection, learning, and conversations with survivors and the employees and leadership at Thorn, I have determined the responsible thing for me to do is resign as Chairman of the Board, effectively immediately."

Ashton adds,  "I cannot allow my error in judgment to distract from our efforts and the children we serve."

He also apologized for letting down sexual assault victims and other advocates, writing ... "The mission must always be the priority and I want to offer my heartfelt apology to all victims of sexual violence and everyone at Thorn who I hurt by what I did. And to the broader advocacy community, I am deeply sorry."

AK testified before Congress a few years back, passionately laying out his mission to protect abuse victims ... and video of his impassioned speech is now being scrutinized in the wake of his Masterson defense.

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Ashton and Mila even apologized on video for their letters ... but it wasn't enough to stop the wave of online criticism.

Joe Manganiello Casually Dating New Actress Boo ... After Divorce from Sofia

Joe Manganiello has a new bae -- a casual one, but still ... we're told he and actress Caitlin O'Connor have been getting to know each other on the heels of his divorce from Sofia Vergara.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Joe and Caitlin aren't official, but they're casually dating after meeting last month at the screening party for the second season of the HBO show, "Winning Time," in which Caitlin plays a young Dyan Cannon.

Joe and Caitlin even jumped in the jacuzzi together at the bash, albeit with other folks taking a dip too -- no solo swims here.

The party went down at the home of the show's executive producer, Jim Hecht ... and his wife, reporter Courtney Friel, shared the group snap.

Joe and Caitlin were spotted leaving Gold's Gym in Venice together Wednesday, so they obviously get along well enough to get their pump on as a duo.

We're told Joe and Caitlin bonded over the fact they're both from the greater Pittsburgh area -- he's from Mt. Lebanon and she's from Uniontown, and it all kinda snowballed from there.

As you know, Joe's new fling comes after he filed for divorce from Sofia in July, saying they've been growing apart.

While he cited the standard "irreconcilable differences" in the docs, we were told a big reason for the split was because he wanted kids and she didn't.