Much has changed since Nina Dobrev first starred in the Vampire Diary alongside Ian Summerhalder and Paul Wesley. Professionally, she has expanded her repertoire and starred in films like Outlaws, Cops Become Let’s, Love.
And romantically, she has a series of famous relationships, including her romance with Ian Summerhalder and Glenn Powell. It was even rumored that she would be on a date with Liam Hemsworth.
Dobrev’s latest love story was with those whose biggest claim to fame was the slopes rather than the studio lot. In 2019, Dobrev began dating five-time Olympic athlete and actor Shaun White. The couple who had been together for over five years got engaged in October 2024. They disbanded almost a year later in September 2025.
Learn about their history below.
Nina’s details
2019
The couple first met at a Florida motivational workshop, organized by Tony Robbins. Following the event, Dobrev and White went out for dinner. That was when White discovered how famous Dobrev was.
In an interview with people published on January 12, 2022, White explained when she first met the actress, “I actually didn’t know anything about her.” They went to the restaurant after the event and he remembered that the staff asked, “Can we take a photo with her?” And I was actually really funny, “What’s going on?” ”
February 2020
In late February 2020, Dobrev and White posted individual Instagram photos from the same location. The post sparked rumors about a date.
March 2020
Rumors about their relationship have risen as the world began quarantining during the Covid-19 pandemic. The couple was photographed on a bike via Malibu, and White carried Dobrev’s dog Maverick.
April 2020
White and Dobrev became the official Instagram on April 18th, sharing a video of Dobrev washing groceries with White’s hands. Fans instantly recognized his tattoo.
This post was similar when Dakota Johnson posted a Sly video on Instagram with longtime partner Chris Martin.
February 2021
Dobrev and White publicly celebrated their first Valentine’s Day. Dobrev wrote on Instagram: “My favorite snowcone flavor is white. I’m happy I was ‘stuck’ last year and stuck it out.
June 2021
The ongoing quarantine limited the couple’s options to celebrate their first anniversary, but White was creative. He told Weekly on June 12, 2021:
January 2022
For their second big trip together, the couple went snowboarding on January 19, 2022.
Dobrev shared details with people about how he surprised White on January 26, 2022 during his holiday. “I think (white) I think I was more surprised than the first time we went (white),” she began.
May 2022
The couple made their red carpet debut at Top Gun: Maverick in London on May 19, 2022.
June 2023
Dobrev and White attended the in-laws premiere at Radbrev, wearing asymmetric kite mini dresses, while Olympians wore suits.
E on July 4th, 2023! In an interview with Dobrev shared how White helped her with the project.
September 2023
The couple attended an event for Justice at the Clooney Foundation and matched their all-black outfits.
The actress looked back at the night in an Instagram post. She said, “A very important night to bring protective light to many courageous individuals who have given their lives to justice at great personal risk. George and Amal Clooney thank you for the beautiful night and for all the honor of dedicating your life to the pursuit of justice. The world is a good place for you.”
January 2024
In an interview with People on January 18, 2024, Dobrev revealed how she and White will continue their relationship strongly.
“In general, I’m like a life planner,” she said. “Yeah, I like schedules, certainly, I like planning. I’m a Capricorn, so that’s a lot of stuff in my personality.” She said, “Every week on date night, and we alternate (plan); so I plan it. It’s a surprise to him, as he doesn’t know what we’re doing. And the following week, he plans.
May 2024
E! In an interview with! On May 18, 2024, White discussed Dobrev’s impressive snowboarding skills. “She’s really good on the board. She grew up in Canada, and that’s definitely something that has something to do with it.
White also revealed that one of his most loved ones is “loving the mountains and having an adventurous partner.”
October 2024
On October 30th, Dobrev announced the couple’s engagement on Instagram. “Hello RIP Boyfriend, my fiancé💍♾️,” she captioned the post.
Vogue shared that White proposed at a Golden Swan restaurant in New York City in late October, giving Dobrev a five-carat Lorraine Schwartzling. He let her go pretend she was the CFDA dinner she was invited to. Dobrev arrived with a Fruchanel exterior. Shocked at White’s surprise suggestion, Dobrev admitted that she had blacked out some details, but her partner “said all the right things,” she accepted.
November 2024
The couple took part in the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas on November 23rd.
December 2024
On Monday, December 30th, Dobrev shared Instagram Carousel from his first holiday with the caption, “First Christmas as a Fiancé.”
Based on the photos, they enjoyed the snow in Park City, Utah, enjoying friends, family and plenty of gifts under the trees.
September 2025
Dobrev and White decide to end their engagement and romance. “It was a mutual decision, not an easy decision, but it was made with love and deep respect for each other,” the source told people.
