Nina Dobrev Breaks Silence On Dating Rumors After Devastating Spilt From Shaun White

Nina Dobrev is shutting down the whispers concerning her current relationship status.

The actress, whose life has not been hidden from the public eye, is putting a calm to the rumors that have recently been raised about her relationship with fellow actor Zac Efron, assuring fans that nothing but pure friendship exists between them.

Nina Dobrev recently got out of a five-year relationship with Olympic champion boyfriend Shaun White. The pair had been engaged for a year with plans to spend the rest of their life together.

The speculations that Dobrev has entered the dating pool once more are put to rest as she confirms that she is still navigating how to move on from her recent breakup. She put the rumors to rest in an interview, dispelling the speculation about her dating Zac Efron.

Dobrev explains that she and the actor are just friends and nothing more, despite the narrative being pushed around. When asked about it, she laughs, indicating that the perception of them being anything more than pals is absurd.

The actor was present at her recent getaway with friends on a yacht in Italy. This hangout was the root of most of the rumors, as dating whispers spiked thereafter, yet Dobrev claims they are nothing but rumors.

As TMZ reports, after talking with the actress, she is focused on navigating through life after a heartbreaking split. She opened up about everything that was happening, saying she was trying to stay optimistic while remaining in the public eye.

A few weeks ago, Dobrev and Efron were joined by a couple of their celebrity friends on a cruise and a dip in the ocean just off the coast of Italy. The group enjoyed themselves on a yacht, savoring cocktails, swimming, and having a great time.

The Blast reported that Dobrev's outfit did justice to her body, showcasing her abs, legs, and cheeks. The black cut-out swimsuit she wore sat beautifully on her well-toned body, not hiding her skin. Efron did not play it down with his outfit as he flaunted his toned midsection in the black swim shorts he rocked.

Dobrev's friends all came, paired up with their girlfriends or wives, on the cruise, leaving the two actors out, thus arousing speculation that they were indeed dating and that the actress was finally moving on.

Dobrev and White had been together for five years before they called it quits. A year before their split, white had taken the relationship a step further by proposing to Dobrev at the Golden Swan restaurant.

A lot of alleged reasons for the breakup have been put out by fans, including infidelity, children, and career plans, but neither party stated what triggered the split. The split was reported as amicable because the pair could not agree on some important personal and professional issues.

The breakup was tough on the actress, as she had already been planning her wedding at the time. She then unpinned her engagement announcement post, confirming the breakup, and was later seen attending the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival without her engagement ring. 

During this time, Dobrev, who was devastated, drew strength from her close friends, who constantly checked in on her, as well as some fans who wrote to her, wishing her well, love, and peace.

As hungry fans looked to calm their nerves with various theories of what could have ignited the breakup, the topic of infidelity arose. While neither of them publicly addressed the matter, reports show that the topic of cheating, as well as other rumors, was far-fetched.

As covered by The Blast, a source close to them confirmed that they were very loyal to each other and over the span of their relationship, there was no incident of cheating at all. 

The claims were dismissed and even termed ridiculous, as they loved each other and could not wait to start a family together until they both decided it was best to part ways.

Rumors about the actress not wanting children were also debunked as an insider claimed Dobrev "couldn't wait to be married and to start a family with" White.

The former lovers were in a long-distance relationship, often apart due to their differing work schedules. Despite these differences, they did not see distance as a barrier nor traveling as a hassle.

In an interview, White opened up about how they kept the romance alive during their relationship, stating that they had a system in place to make things work, and they took advantage of every opportunity to be together.

The Blast also reports the athlete revealing the pair made holiday plans to spend time together over Christmas. He also gave accolades to Dobrev, saying that she is really organized and stays on top of finding ways to make their meet-ups happen.