Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

Nina DobrevandShaun Whiteare officially preparing to say “I do.”

While the two first met during a brief encounter at an awards show in 2012, it wasn’t until 2019 that they were formally introduced. Fast forward to April 2020, and after months of hanging out, the pair became Instagram official with aset of photosthat showed Dobrev giving White a quarantine haircut.

In October 2024,Dobrev and White got engaged— news White shared with an Instagram post that showed him down on one knee.

Throughout their relationship, they’ve regularly updated fans with sweetInstagram tributes, especially when it came to White’s journey to the 2022 Winter Olympics. Dobrevproved to be the snowboarder’s biggest fanduring the lead-up to his final Olympic run.

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“Nina’s just been so supportive and so amazing through this whole process for me,” White told PEOPLE in January 2022. “Through the pandemic, she was a lifesaver — she really made that time in my life special.”

From their chance meeting to their snowboarding adventures, here’s the full timeline of Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s sweet relationship.

Late 2019: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White officially meet

“I actually didn’t know anything about her,“White later admitted to PEOPLE. When a few members of the restaurant’s staff approached, the Olympic gold medalist assumed they were going to ask for a photo with him. Much to his surprise, the group actually came over to see theVampire Diariesalum, asking ​​"Can we get a photo …with her?” White recalled. “And I was like, ‘What’s happening? What’s going on?’ It was actually really funny.”

February 2020: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White go on safari

In late February 2020, White and Dobrev posted separate photos while enjoying a South African safari. However, eagle-eyed fans quickly realized the pair was in the same location throughout the entire week. It was later revealed that Dobrev was filmingRedeeming Love, and invited White to visit her on location.

“That was actually how we kind of started our relationship,“White toldUs Weekly. “And she [thought], ‘Oh, this guy, he came to play. He’s serious.’ So that’s a thing that we share together. We both enjoy traveling.”

March 22, 2020: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White spark dating rumors

During the early days of quarantine, Dobrev and White were photographed riding their bicycles together in Malibu. White was seen holding Dobrev’s dog Maverick during their leisurely ride. A source close to the actress toldE! Newsthatthe two had hung out numerous times beforetheir first public outing.

Early 2020: Nina Dobrev andShaun Whitego snowboarding together for the first time

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As a five-time Olympian, snowboarding plays a huge role in White’s life. Luckily for Dobrev, she began skiing and snowboarding when she was “8 or 9,” asshe later told E! News’Daily Pop.

White also toldUs Weeklythat the actress is “talented” and “pretty pro already” on the snowboard.

April 18, 2020: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White become Instagram official

In April 2020, White and Dobrev decided to make their blossoming romance official on Instagram. The pair didn’t post a typical photo of themselves to make their social media debut, however. Instead, Nina shared ahilarious videothat showed her attempting to wash her groceries. And while White’s face wasn’t visible in the demonstration, fans quickly pointed out the snowboarder’s tattoo and freckled arms.

Feb. 8, 2021: Nina Dobrev andShaun Whitego on aVampire Diariesdouble date

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On Feb. 8, 2021, Dobrev and White went on adouble datewith her formerVampire Diariesco-star Paul Wesley and his wife Ines de Ramon at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming.

“Sometimes you gotta double down,” Dobrev captioned aphotoof the foursome before declaring them as her “powder pals.” Wesley also shared videos of how the two couples spent their Super Bowl Sunday on the slopes.

Feb. 14, 2021: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as a couple

Both Dobrev and White dedicated Instagram posts to each other for their first Valentine’s Day together. Dobrevwrotethat her “favorite snow cone flavor is White” and wished her “quarantini in crime” a happy Valentine’s Day.

“Thank you for keeping a smile on my face and being the beautiful person you are,” Whitesharedon his own profile.

June 2021: Shaun White shares how the couple celebrated their first anniversary

For their first anniversary, the couple was limited with celebration options due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, White managed to get creative and still pull out all of the stops.

“I wanted to recreate our first date, but everything was closed,” theOlympic gold medalist toldUs Weekly. “I managed to sweet-talk the owner of the place to open up for us. It was actually pretty fun to have a place all to ourselves.”

Oct. 19, 2021: Shaun White gushes about Nina Dobrev ahead of the Olympics

Leading up to the 2022 Beijing Olympics,White spoke to PEOPLEabout the support Dobrev has shown him throughout their “beautiful relationship” while he trained for the big event.

“Nina’s incredible,” he began. “What an influence on my life. Not only does she run her own show, her own world, companies she’s involved in, things she’s producing, all this stuff going on. She holds me to this same high standard which is so wonderful to have in a partner.”

Oct. 31, 2021: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White bringThe Queen’s Gambitto life

The couple dressed up as characters from the Netflix seriesThe Queen’s Gambitfor Halloween in 2021.The pair put their own gender-flipped spin on their costumes, with White dressing up as Beth Harmon while Dobrev pulled off Benny Watts — mustache and all.

Jan. 6-8, 2022: Nina Dobrev supports Shaun White at an Olympic qualifying event

Dobrev was able toshow her supportin person for White at the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix of Snowboard and Freeski at Mammoth Mountain in January 2022.

TheLove Hardactress posted a cheekyboomerangon Instagram from the mountain, showing off how she momentarily traded her snow gear for a red bikini.

“My version of a meltdown,” she captioned the post.

Jan. 25, 2022: Nina Dobrev praises Shaun White before the Olympics

Feb. 11, 2022: Nina Dobrev celebrates Shaun White’s final run

White ended up placing fourth in his final Olympic halfpipe. In an Instagrampost, Dobrev wrote that she was in “awe” of the snowboarder and how the world will celebrate his lasting legacy.

“The end of one chapter means the beginning of an exciting new one with endless possibilities,” she wrote. “You will forever be the G.O.A.T. of snowboarding. Not to mention you are also the G.(B).O.A.T. = Greatest Boyfriend Of All Time. 😉”

Feb. 18, 2022: Nina Dobrev helps create a list for Shaun White’s retirement

“My girlfriend said, ‘If you’re retiring, you gotta make this list of things you wanna do,'” he shared. “So, I’m putting this list [together], and pretty close to the top of the list was, ‘Go to a Super Bowl,’ because it’s always during the competitive season — I’ve never been to one.”

After White landed home from Beijing and greeted his family, the couple immediately flew to Los Angeles where they witnessed the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Cincinnati Bengals atSuper Bowl LVI.

March 5, 2022: Nina Dobrev throws Shaun White a retirement party

To celebrate the snowboarder’s storied career, Dobrevthrew White a retirement party, where guests donned red wigs modeled after his signature red hair color.

“Celebrating the 🐐 and bringing back the 👩🏻‍🦰 one last time…” she captioned a carousel ofphotosfrom the bash.

March 14, 2022: Shaun White and Nina Dobrev enjoy his retirement with a tropical vacation

After White’s media appearances post-Olympics, the couple jetted off to Costa Rica for arelaxing getaway. They vacationed at Auberge Resorts’ celeb-approved wellness retreat Hacienda AltaGracia, where the pair zip-lined, surfed, andhit the spa.

Dobrev joked about her then-boyfriend’s laid-back retirement kickoff on Instagram, writing, “S—, if this is #RetiredLife … should I retire too?”

May 19, 2022: Shaun White and Nina Dobrev make their red carpet debut as a couple

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After over a year of dating, the couple made their red carpet debut as they attended theTop Gun: Maverickpremiere in London. The film starsTom Cruiseas well as Dobrev’s friend Miles Teller andher ex-boyfriend Glenn Powell.

June 2022: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White go on vacation to the Maldives

Dobrev and White traveled tothe Maldivesfor some sun-bathing, snorkeling, boating, jet-skiing, picnicking and more. They showed off their fun time with plenty of Instagram posts, includingone carousel postwhere the couple displayed their sweet and saucy sides.

In the first snap, the pair smiles on the sand while holding tropical cocktails. In the second, cheekier photo, Dobrev bends over while White rests his hand on her behind.

“Coconut or cocktail?” Dobrev captioned her post. “There are two types of people in the world. which one are you?”

August 2022: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White attend Omega Masters tournament in Switzerland

Dobrev and White rubbed shoulders with George Clooney during the Omega Masters tournament at the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland. During a special Omega watch event on Sept. 27, the couple were dressed to the nines. Dobrev donned a tailored plaid suit, while White sported an all-black ensemble; they were both wearing Omega timepieces, of course.

“Old friends, new friends, one hell of a good time,” Dobrev captioned the post.

October 1, 2022: Nina Dobrev supports Shaun White during hisSaturday Night Liveappearance

White attended the taping ofSaturday Night Liveto cheer on his friend and host of the show, Miles Teller. But the Olympian didn’t just sit in the audience that evening.

“Congrats to my buddy#MilesTelleron hosting@nbcsnlNot surprised that you killed it. But I was very surprised when I arrived to support you… and they pulled me on stage to be part of a sketch 😂,” the former pro snowboarder wrote on Instagram.

There to support the spur-of-the-momentSNLappearance was Dobrev.

“i loved being an emotional support animal 🐆,” she captioned a carousel of images of her and White backstage.

October 31, 2022: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White dress up asStranger Thingscharacters for Halloween

“stranger things have happened,” Dobrev captioned an image of the pair recreating a scene from the Netflix series.

December 25, 2022: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White spend Christmas in Mexico with their families

Dobrev and White brought their families together for a jointvacation in Mexico. Photos on Instagram showed the couple enjoying boat rides, cocktails, family dinners and stunning sunsets.

“Not sure if you can overdose on guac but i def tried….✌🏼out Mexico,” Dobrev captioned a carousel of images from the trip.

April 14, 2023: Shaun White says he feels “no pressure” to propose to Nina Dobrev

At a Coachella event, White told PEOPLE thathe feels “no pressure” to propose to Dobrev in 2023.

“We’re just enjoying our time together right now,” he said. “But I told her, I was like, ‘Look, after the Olympics, I finally got my freedom to do whatever. And let’s just have fun and be together and support each other.’ "

White added: “But you never know. We’ll see what happens.”

June 26, 2023: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White attendThe Out-Lawspremiere

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The premiere wasn’t the first time White supported Dobrev in regards to her role in the movie. In aninterview withE! Newspublished a week later, the actress revealed that White also helped her land the part.

“Fun fact,” she said, “but Shaun helped me run lines for my audition.”

September 28, 2023: Nina Dobrev and Shaun White attend The Albies

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“An immensely important evening to shine a protective light on the many courageous individuals who, at great personal risk, have devoted their lives to justice,” the actress wrote onInstagram. “Thank you George and Amal Clooney for a beautiful evening, and to all the honorees for dedicating your lives in the pursuit of justice. The world is a better place because of you.”

January 9, 2024: Shaun White surprises Nina Dobrev with a trip to Disneyland for her 35th birthday

In a post onInstagram, Dobrev revealed that her then-boyfriend hadcoordinated a surprise triptoDisneyland. She shared a carousel of photos from the vacation, which showed her celebrating turning 35 with White and her friends — a group that includedJulianne Hough,Keleigh Sperry, andLauren Parkesian.

“I’m still in shock to be honest. Feeling incredibly lucky, celebrated, loved, grateful and appreciative of all the wonderful souls I am fortunate to surround myself with,” Dobrev wrote in the caption of the post. “When it comes to friends, I definitely hit the jackpot. Huge thank you to my love @shaunwhite for orchestrating the whole thing! You sneaky lil devil.”

April 13, 2024: Shaun White and Nina Dobrev go to Coachella

White and Dobrev enjoyed another adventure when they went to Coachella 2024 together.

The former athlete shared photos from their time at the first weekend of the music festival onInstagramin a carousel that included pictures of them together, along with one that showed their dog, Maverick, in the foreground of the picture as the couple kissed in the background.

“COACHELLA 🌴,” he wrote in his caption.

October 30, 2024: Shaun White and Nina Dobrev announce they’re engaged

“She said YES 💍♾️,” he wrote in the caption.

While talking toVogueabout the proposal, the couple said it took place in New York City in late October. Dobrev thought she was going to a dinner withVogueeditor-in-chief Anna Wintour, but when she arrived at the Golden Swan restaurant in the West Village, it was White who was waiting for her with a five-carat Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring.

“I went into shock. I just froze and stared at him,” she said.

source: people.com