Nina Dobrev and Shaun White Split After Nearly Five Years Together

Los Angeles, CA — Nina Dobrev and Shaun White have broken up less than a year after getting engaged. PEOPLE confirmed the news on September 11, 2025, stating it was a mutual decision made with love and respect for one another.

A source close to the couple explained that Dobrev, 36, wanted to marry and start a family, while White, 39, was not ready for those commitments. “She is devastated,” a source said. “There was one reason: She wanted a family and wanted to get married—and he didn’t.”

However, another insider provided a different perspective, claiming both actors desired marriage and children. “It wasn’t just one-sided,” they said, adding that they were making future plans together.

After their breakup, Dobrev is reportedly receiving support from family while she is out of the country. Representatives for both Dobrev and White have not commented on the situation.

The couple, who began dating in late 2019, got engaged in October 2024. Relationship rumors first sparked when they were seen together during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing moments on social media and making red carpet appearances.

Leading up to the split, fans noticed Dobrev did not wear her engagement ring during an event on September 7. This raised questions about their relationship status, especially since the couple had often been seen together before.

On September 15, White posted on Instagram celebrating a trip back to Beijing but limited comments on the post, which fans also found notable. Both have remained tight-lipped about the reasons for their separation since the engagement announcement last year.