Nina Dobrev And Shaun White Call It Quits: Engagement Off After 5 Years Of Socal Romance

Breaking Up in Tinseltown: Nina and Shaun Say Goodbye

Hollywood’s got another heartbreak on its hands, fam. Nina Dobrev, the stunning star of The Vampire Diaries, and Shaun White, the snowboarding legend with Olympic gold to his name, have officially called off their engagement and ended their five-year romance. This isn’t just a fleeting rumor floating around the Sunset Strip - it’s the real deal, confirmed by sources close to the couple.

According to an insider spilling the tea to People magazine, the split was a mutual choice, and while it wasn’t easy, it was handled with “love and a deep respect for one another.” That’s a classy way to part ways in a town where messy breakups often steal the spotlight. The duo was last spotted together on August 31, running errands in the City of Angels, looking like any other couple navigating LA traffic.

From Engagement Bling to Solo Red Carpet: What Went Down?

Just a few months ago, in October 2024, Nina and Shaun were all smiles and heart emojis when they announced their engagement. Shaun popped the question with a jaw-dropping 5-carat diamond ring from Lorraine Schwartz at The Golden Swan, a swanky spot in NYC, surrounded by a room full of flowers. Nina shared the moment on Instagram with a cute caption, “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,” while Shaun simply wrote, “She said YES.” Talk about a fairy-tale vibe!

But fast-forward to this past weekend, and the fairy tale took a detour. Nina hit the red carpet at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival solo - and noticeably without her engagement ring. She also unpinned their engagement pics from her Insta grid, a move that’s basically a neon sign in Hollywood for “it’s over.” While it’s unclear exactly when or why the split happened, the signs are there, and fans are buzzing on social media.

“I’m honestly shocked - they seemed so solid, like the perfect LA power couple. Wishing them both the best,” a longtime fan tweeted, echoing the sentiment of many heartbroken followers.

How It All Started: A Love Story Born in 2019

Let’s rewind to the start of this SoCal love story. Nina and Shaun first crossed paths in 2019 at a Tony Robbins event where they were both presenters. Fun fact: Shaun admitted in a Vogue interview that he had no clue who Nina was at the time - guess he wasn’t bingeing teen dramas between snowboard runs. Still, he asked her out for dinner, and the rest, as they say, is history.

They kept things low-key at first but went public with their romance in April 2020, right around the time the world was locking down. By May, Nina made it Insta-official with a cute snap of the two of them, and Shaun was all in. From there, their relationship seemed to cruise along like a smooth ride down the Pacific Coast Highway, with cozy posts and public appearances.

Dreams of Family and Future: What Could’ve Been

Shaun wasn’t shy about dreaming big with Nina by his side. Back in January 2022, he opened up to Us Weekly about wanting to start a family, saying the idea of being a dad was “so exciting.” He loved the thought of having someone to look after beyond his own goals - a sweet glimpse into what he hoped for down the line.

While those dreams won’t come true with Nina, there’s no bad blood here, at least not yet. Reps for both stars have stayed mum on the split, leaving us to wonder what’s next for these two. Will Nina throw herself into new projects with that fierce Hollywood hustle? Will Shaun hit the slopes to clear his head? One thing’s for sure - LA’s rumor mill will be spinning with this one for weeks.