Nina Dobrev Reflects on How The Vampire Diaries Impacted Her Love Life

How The Vampire Diaries Shaped Nina Dobrev’s Love Life and Career

The behind-the-scenes stories of The Vampire Diaries are as captivating as its fictional drama. Nina Dobrev, who played Elena Gilbert, recently shared how the show influenced her personal life, from a breakup to a real-life romance with co-star Ian Somerhalder.

Speaking on Jessica Szohr’s XOXO podcast, Nina revealed that signing onto The Vampire Diaries in her early 20s led to a split with her then-boyfriend. Interestingly, her ex was being considered for the role of Damon Salvatore, one of Elena’s iconic love interests. “It got awkward when I was cast, and the relationship didn’t last long,” Nina admitted.

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Ultimately, Ian Somerhalder was chosen to play Damon, and sparks flew both on and off-screen. While Elena’s love triangle with the Salvatore brothers captivated audiences, Nina and Ian’s real-life romance added another layer of intrigue. The duo dated publicly from 2010 to 2013, before parting ways.

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Nina also reflected on the intense audition process, sharing how she did chemistry reads with multiple actors. “I felt like a broken record after repeating the same lines for hours,” she joked. Despite the challenges, her undeniable connection with Ian and Paul Wesley (Stefan) solidified the show’s success.

Today, Nina is happily engaged to snowboarder Shaun White, while Ian has been married to actress Nikki Reed since 2015. Despite the dramatic twists on-screen, Nina and Paul Wesley share a close friendship, proving that The Vampire Diaries left a lasting impact on both careers and personal lives.

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