Nina Dobrev and Shaun White have ended their engagement and parted ways after five years together, the end of a high-profile romance that began in 2020. White, 39, proposed to Dobrev, 36, in October 2024 with a five-carat Lorraine Schwartz ring. The couple were last seen in public on Aug. 31, holding hands while running errands in Los Angeles.
While speculation swirled about whether they disagreed on starting a family, insiders emphasized that parenthood was not the sticking point. "They both wanted a family. It wasn't that one wanted it more than the other," an Us Weekly source said.
People magazine later described the split as mutual and made with love and a deep respect for one another, with a separate insider noting that the two remain supportive as they pursue different paths.
Dobrev attended the premiere of Eternity at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 7 without her engagement ring, prompting questions about the status of the engagement and their ongoing relationship.
The engagement unfolded in New York City in late October 2024 after prior proposal plans reportedly fell through. White proposed at a quiet dinner at The Golden Swan in Manhattan, according to Dobrev, who recalled that White had hidden the ring in multiple spots around their home in the weeks before the moment, including a tool shed and a sock drawer. He even arranged a fake invitation to an intimate dinner with Anna Wintour to ensure the location would be private.
Dobrev has publicly described their dating dynamics, noting weekly date nights and a habit of alternating planning responsibilities. She recalled that travel and Olympic-related commitments had required flexibility but kept their relationship lively. The couple celebrated memories from travels and shared moments that underscored their support for each other’s careers.
The two had been photographed together at public events over the years and often spoke about maintaining connection amid busy schedules. They announced their engagement in October 2024, a milestone that raised expectations for a joint future, but the relationship ended less than a year later. Representatives for Dobrev and White did not immediately respond to requests for comment.