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Nina Dobrev and Shaun White are reportedly parting ways.
PEOPLE confirmed that the actress and the Olympic snowboarder have ended their relationship after five years together—10 months of which, they were engaged.
According to a source close to the couple, the decision was “mutual” and made with “love and a deep respect for one another”, though representatives for both stars declined to comment.
As recently as August 31, the pair appeared happy, photographed hand in hand at a Los Angeles market, with Dobrev still proudly donning her Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring. Just days later, however, she attended the Toronto International Film Festival solo, her engagement ring notably absent as she walked the red carpet for the Eternity premiere. Fans also noticed that her once-pinned engagement announcement had quietly vanished from her Instagram.
Though the reasons behind their split remain private, the recent social media activity by The Vampire Diaries star has cast in a new light in wake of the news. In one TikTok, a lip-sync by the actress included a pointed audio about “fixing men”, prompting fans to speculate that the message was about White.
Whether coincidence or quiet commentary, the timing is definitely intriguing…
The couple began dating in 2019, when both were booked to speak at a Tony Robbins event in Florida. Though they’d first crossed paths at an awards show years prior, it was this meeting that stuck. White later admitted he had been blissfully unaware of Dobrev’s fame, only realising her star power when restaurant staff clamoured for photos.
The two became engaged when White surprised Dobrev in October 2024, convincing the actress that they were en route to a CFDA/Vogue event hosted by Anna Wintour. Instead, he dropped to one knee at The Golden Swan, presenting a five-carat diamond ring.
White took to Instagram with the captiojn, “She said YES 💍♾️”, white Dobrev wrote, “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,” alongside snaps from the intimate moment and sparkling ring.
While news outlets continue to break the news, neither party is yet to confirm anything publicly. It’s also unclear how far along the two were with wedding plans.
