As one of the leads in the vampire diary, Paul Wesley has been recognized internationally worldwide. The 43-year-old actor is romantically linked to many celebrities, including his first wife, Pretty Little Liars star Tory David and actress Phoebe Tonkin. After splitting from his second wife, Innes de Ramon in 2022, Wesley again found love with Natalie Kickenburg. The couple got engaged in 2025 after a three-year date. Everything you need to know about Paul Wesley’s fiancé.
Kuckenburg is both a model and a philanthropist
Kuckenburg is a German and Brazilian model signed to iconic management that walked the runway for Balmain and Philipp Plein. According to Marie Claire International, her modeling career, born in Hanover, Germany, began when she was signed to an agency in Sao Paulo at the age of 13. She has since appeared on many fashion editorials and Harper’s Bazaar Brazil cover.
Paul Wesley and Natalie Kickenburg at the 23-year celebration of Victoria’s Secret Tour on September 6th, 2023.
In addition to her modeling career, Kuckenburg appears to be passionate about supporting women through philanthropy. As iconic management points out, the model has launched “Narreia, a brand and charity that creates handmade organic crochet pieces by women in northern Brazil.”
In an interview with Marie Clare International in April 2025, Kuckenburg recalled the important advice her mother gave her. “I was very shy, but she told me to overcome my embarrassment if I wanted to be successful and pursue what I wanted,” Kuckenburg told the outlet. Despite finding praise around the world, the model remains humbled, saying, “I don’t think I’m famous… I still don’t think I’m the usual person.”
Model and Wesley connected after the marriage ended
In September 2022, representatives of Wesley and his second wife, Deramon, told people, “The decision to separate is mutual and happened five months ago.” A month before the former couple’s announcement, the vampire diary star was filmed in New York with Crackenburg. At the time, the model was 22 years old, but Wesley recently turned 40.
The Smallville actor also confirmed his divorce from Delamon in February 2024. Wesley’s former member was first linked to Brad Pitt in December 2022, people reported.
While appearing live with Kelly and Mark on September 1, 2025, Wesley revealed that he first met Cookenburg “at the bar” in New York City’s East Village. “I think it’s rare these days because everyone knows, and meets online and all of these dating apps,” the actor explained. “It was like the classic cute girl in the bar. It had a bit of a look and said, ‘Okay, I’m going for it.’
Kuckenburg wants to share her Brazilian heritage with her fiancée
While talking to Marie Clare International in April 2025, Kuckenburg revealed that because her mother is Brazilian, she grew up speaking Portuguese even though she lives in Germany. As she explained, being bilingual was invaluable in Wesley’s relationship with the model. Discussing her legacy, Kuckenburg said, “I think it’s cool to show that this connection with the Brazilians hasn’t changed compared to when they lived in Brazil.”
In the same interview, the runway model shared her desire to introduce her fiancé to “something less known about Brazilian culture overseas,” revealing that she is “trying to persuade him.” “I want him to meet my family, my grandmother, my aunt and uncle because it’s much easier to go to Brazil,” explained Kuckenburg. “Most of my family members don’t have visas to visit the US.”
Nikki Reed, Ian Summerhalder, Natalie Kickenburg and Paul Wesley of Aspen on January 13th, 2024.
Detailing her decision to launch clothing brand Nareia, she told the outlet: “Brazil has a rich culture and I wanted to bring it to Europe, the US, the whole world.
Kuckenburg is one of the “funest people” that Wesley knows
In an interview with people in March 2024, Wesley revealed about the people who make him laugh the most. “I have two of the funniest people of my life,” the actor explained. “Number One, my dog, and number two, frankly, my girlfriend.” Seeing Kuckenburg, Wesley said, “I think the reason we’re doing well is all we’re doing is laughing. I think that’s probably one of the most important things in a relationship.”
In an Instagram post celebrating Wesley’s birthday on July 23, 2025, Kuckenburg shared photos and videos of her yacht vacation on Amalfi coast. The model paid tribute to her boyfriend and loving qualities and captioned the post, “Only those who stay with my needs and adventure partners.”
Wesley proposed to Cookenburg during his holiday in Italy in July 2025
On July 19, 2025, Wesley and Kickenburg announced their engagement after a three-year date. The model shared a photo of her diamond ring on Instagram, accepting Wesley’s suggestion and revealed that she wrote the caption “Always forever.”
Paul Wesley and Natalie Kickenburg at the US Open on September 6th, 2024.
In a subsequent Instagram post, Kuckenburg revealed that Caruso, a Belmond hotel on Italy’s Amalfi coast, played a key role in romance with the actor. “Paul and I came to this hotel for our first trip and fell in love with the place right away,” the model wrote in her caption. “The most beautiful views of the charming small town, Amalfi, amazing hospitality, cute street cats… The list continues. Thanks to @belmondhotelcaruso.
When she appeared on Live With Kelly and Mark in September 2025, Wesley revealed that she had taken Kuckenburg to a hotel in Italy where he had his first date suggested to her. “It was great,” Wesley told the host, sharing that he had planned the proposal as a “surprise.” Wesley later asked Crickenburg if she had anticipated the proposal. “But she was still broken with tears,” he explained.
