Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Break Up After Engagement
The surprising news broke in September 2025 that Nina Dobrev and Shaun White had dissolved their engagement and concluded their five-year romance.
The former star of Vampire Diaries and the renowned Olympic athlete first confirmed their relationship in 2020, and four years subsequent, White proposed with a magnificent 5-carat diamond ring crafted by Lorraine Schwartz, during a heartfelt dinner at The Golden Swan in New York City in October 2024.
Dobrev humorously acknowledged their updated relationship status on Instagram, posting: “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé.”
The abrupt breakup came without any clear indicators of distress, as they were seen hand-in-hand at a Los Angeles farmers market on August 31, and even shared an intimate selfie from bed less than seven days before their separation.
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Continue reading for an in-depth exploration of the details surrounding their split, alongside updates on Dobrev’s and White’s activities since parting ways.
Have Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Addressed Their Split?
To date, both Dobrev and White have opted to remain silent regarding their separation. Nevertheless, an insider revealed solely to Us Weekly on September 15 that Dobrev was quite naturally “devastated,” given that preliminary wedding preparations had already commenced.
The source confided to Us that the situation is “[still] very fresh” and that “[Nina is] receiving comfort from her closest female friends, who have been reaching out to her.”
Did Shaun White or Nina Dobrev Cheat?
Us was informed that unfaithfulness played no role in their breakup; an insider firmly asserted that “there was absolutely no infidelity throughout their five-and-a-half-year relationship.”
The source further stated, “[Nina and Shaun] demonstrated immense loyalty to one another,” dismissing “any online rumors proposing otherwise as baseless.”
Despite rumors that Dobrev and White held differing views on starting a family, Us discovered that they were, in fact, in agreement about having children in the future.
“Both desired a family,” the insider shared with Us. “Neither wanted it more than the other.”
Another source confided to Us that Dobrev “was eagerly anticipating marriage and the prospect of building a family with Shaun.”
Us Weekly sought comments from representatives for both Dobrev and White.
What Has Nina Dobrev Been Doing Since the Split?
Following her breakup, People reported that Dobrev sought comfort by spending time with her family in Canada. Upon her return to social media, Dobrev appeared to offer a glimpse into her family time, posting a picture of herself affectionately cuddling with two youngsters. (White and Dobrev did not share any children during their five-year relationship.)
A few days subsequently, Keleigh Teller, a close companion of Dobrev’s, disclosed that the former Degrassi star had accompanied her on a holiday to Italy. Keleigh’s vacation snapshots showcased Dobrev socializing with Keleigh’s spouse, Miles Teller, alongside Chace Crawford and his partner, Kelsey Merritt, among other enduring friends.
On September 18, the Daily Mail later released photographs indicating that Zac Efron had joined Dobrev and their circle of friends aboard a private yacht cruising off the Italian shore. Efron and Dobrev were captured on camera sharing laughter amidst swimming sessions and waterskiing adventures.
What Has Shaun White Been Doing Since the Split?
Days following the separation, the three-time Olympic gold medalist traveled to Beijing, China, to champion his winter sports series, The Snow League, orchestrating a three-day competition at Yunding Snow Park in December. White expressed to his Instagram audience that returning to China, three years after concluding his professional snowboarding career in Beijing, evoked a sense of “nostalgia.” Observers noted that White had restricted the comment section on his Instagram update concerning his return to Beijing.
White was featured on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, September 16, to talk about the network’s forthcoming broadcast of the 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Although he refrained from mentioning his breakup with Dobrev, White did share details about his intention to experience the Winter Olympics as an onlooker for the very first time.
“I plan to be actively present, certainly cheering on my competing friends and simply absorbing the atmosphere,” he stated on Today. “This marks my initial Winter Olympics where I won’t be participating in competition, which brings forth many emotions, but truthfully, I’m enthusiastic to offer my support and witness the events.”
