Hollywood News: Vampire Diaries Star Nina Dobrev and Shaun White End 5-Year Engagement

In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood actress Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White have called off their engagement. The news, which broke on Thursday, September 11, 2025, has left fans shocked. The couple, who were together for five years, decided to end their relationship.

A source close to the couple confirmed the news to a magazine. They said the decision was mutual. It was not an easy choice for them. However, they made it with “love and deep respect for one another.”

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev: The Beginning of a Love Story

Nina Dobrev is 36 years old. Shaun White is 39. They first met in 2012 at an awards show. But they did not connect then. They met again in 2019 at an event in Florida. After a group dinner, they started dating.

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, they moved in together. Shaun White later said that Nina was a “lifesaver.” She made that difficult time easier for him. In May 2020, he posted pictures of Nina cutting his hair. This was the first time they showed their relationship online.

Engagement and Public Appearances

Shaun White proposed to Nina Dobrev in October 2024. He planned a surprise dinner for her in New York City. He told her they were going to a fashion event. Instead, he surprised her with a five-carat diamond ring. Nina shared the moment on Instagram. She wrote, “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé.” Shaun also posted, “She said YES.”

The couple was often seen together at public events. Nina supported Shaun at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. That was his fifth and last Olympics. He said it was “emotional” and thanked Nina for her support. They also shared many photos from their travels. They went to festivals like Coachella. They looked very happy together on red carpets.

Signs of Trouble

The first signs of their split appeared in September 2025. Nina Dobrev attended the Toronto International Film Festival. She was there for the premiere of her movie “Eternity”. People noticed she was not wearing her engagement ring. She also removed her engagement post from her Instagram profile.

The couple was last seen together on August 31, 2025. They were in Los Angeles. They were holding hands while doing some work. The news of their split came just a few days after this.

What’s Next for Them?

Shaun White retired from competitive snowboarding after the 2022 Olympics. He is now focusing on his business. He has a company called Whitespace. It makes snowboards and clothes. He also wants to help new athletes. He wants to be a mentor for them.

Nina Dobrev has been busy with her acting career. She recently talked about her time on “The Vampire Diaries”. She said she left the show because of pay issues. She was not paid as much as her male co-stars. She has a movie called “Bear Country” that is coming soon.

The couple’s friends say they will remain close. They have a lot of respect for each other. Their fans will be sad to see them apart.