Nina Dobrev and Shaun White have ended their engagement and broken up after being together for five years. The split happened by mutual agreement, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE. Both parties described the decision as “made with love and a deep respect for one another.” The news emerged on September 11, 2025.
How Their Relationship Began and Grew
The couple first reconnected in 2019, at a motivational event, and their relationship became public in 2020 during the early COVID-19 lockdowns. They supported one another’s major milestones. For instance, White competed in what was his final Olympics in 2022, while Dobrev starred in several projects, including a Netflix film in 2023.
Engagement and Public Moments Before the Split
White proposed to Dobrev in October 2024 in New York City, using a 5-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring. Public appearances showed signs that things were still strong between them up to late August 2025, when they were seen together at a farmers’ market in Los Angeles. However, fans noticed changes: for example, Dobrev attended the Toronto International Film Festival in early September without her engagement ring. She also removed the engagement post from the top of her Instagram profile.
What the Split Looks Like
According to sources, the breakup was not acrimonious. They emphasized that neither party pushed the decision, but rather they jointly decided to part ways, acknowledging the difficulty. They have not publicly commented through statements.
What Fans and Media Are Saying
Fans expressed surprise, but many reacted with empathy, applauding how the couple handled the split with respect. Media coverage focused on the signs that hinted at trouble, the missing ring, social media changes, and their public support for each other during past challenges. Some are hopeful they remain friends; others simply wish them well.
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