Nina Dobrev Soaks Up Italian Sun with Zac Efron and Friends Just Days After Shaun White Split
Just seven days after her separation from Shaun White, Nina Dobrev was seen soaking up the sunshine alongside Zac Efron and mutual acquaintances.
Photos surfaced in the Daily Mail on Thursday, September 18, depicting the erstwhile Vampire Diaries actress, 36, and Efron, 37, relaxing off the coast of Italy. Dobrev exuded style in a deep-cut, peekaboo swimsuit, while Efron, sporting bleached hair, wore black swim shorts, as they each enjoyed refreshing dips in the ocean.
They were accompanied by a host of celebrity companions, notably Miles Teller and his spouse, Keleigh Teller, alongside Chace Crawford and his partner, Kelsey Merritt. Keleigh had earlier confirmed her vacation with Dobrev by posting snapshots of their collective on Thursday.
Dobrev and Efron share a past connection, stemming from her guest appearance on the High School Musical alum’s health-focused YouTube show in April 2019. Their conversation touched upon Dobrev’s gymnastic past, leading to an endearing exchange where Efron inadvertently praised her pearl bracelet.
“Are those diamonds?” Efron inquired, indicating her wrist adornment, to which Dobrev, with a soft laugh, corrected him: “Those are pearls, not diamonds! But, you know …”
Just months after her 2019 fitness segment with Efron aired, Dobrev began a relationship with White. Nevertheless, it was announced on September 11 that Dobrev and White had ended their engagement following a five-year courtship. (The ex-couple became engaged in October 2024 when White presented a 5-carat ring by designer Lorraine Schwartz at The Golden Swan in New York City.)
Exclusive insider information provided to Us Weekly confirmed that infidelity was not a factor, and widespread rumors of Dobrev and White disagreeing about having children were unfounded.
Yet, a source affirmed that Dobrev was, as expected, “devastated” by the sudden conclusion of her engagement.
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“They had at last commenced wedding preparations, and plans were progressing,” the insider disclosed, further stating that the split remained “very recent.”
The source also mentioned, “[Nina is receiving] comfort from her most trusted female friends, who have been reaching out to her.”
Before embarking on her trip with companions, Dobrev uploaded an image depicting her cuddling with two youngsters. People had earlier reported that Dobrev had spent time with relatives in Canada directly following her separation from White.
White, 39, has also maintained an active schedule since the breakup, initially traveling to Beijing, China, to publicize his winter sports circuit, The Snow League, in advance of a three-day gathering at Yunding Snow Park in December. This journey also offered White an opportunity to reflect on his participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, as he conveyed to his Instagram followers that he felt “a bit nostalgic” upon his return to China.
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White’s next public appearance was on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, September 16, where, though he refrained from discussing his separation from Dobrev, he conveyed enthusiasm for attending the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, purely as an observer. (White concluded his competitive career after the Beijing Olympics.)
“I’ll be moving around, certainly cheering on my friends who are competing and simply absorbing the atmosphere,” he stated on Today. “This marks my initial Winter Olympics where I won’t be a competitor, so there’s a mix of emotions, but truthfully, I’m eager to offer my support and witness the events.”
