Nina Dobrev Shares Message About Having to “Fake It” After Breakup

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Nina Dobrev is breaking free.

Just two months after splitting from Shaun White, actress Nina Dobrev posted a cryptic message that appeared to reference their five-year relationship ending.

Nina posted a TikTok on November 13th using Ariana Grande’s song “Break Free.” In the video, she playfully flipped off the camera while lip-syncing to the lyrics, “If you want it, take it / I should have said it before.”

The woman, 36, then revealed her bare ring finger, silently conveying the message, “I tried to pretend everything was okay, but I can’t anymore.”

On top of the already intense lyrics, Nina finished the video by glaring at the camera and giving the middle finger one last time.

This isn’t the first time fans have noticed something interesting about the actress’ social media following her breakup with her boyfriend of five years, Shaun. Just before the news of their split became public, she posted a TikTok video lip-syncing to a song about women trying to ‘fix’ men.

Nina reacted to a clip from September 5th by jokingly wondering how someone could sleep at night if they weren’t well-liked. She then quipped, “With no underwear, in case anyone wants to kiss my butt.”

Let me tell you something I’ve seen time and time again: if you’re trying to fix a man, you’re not alone – and honestly, you’re probably part of a whole team already! I always say, if he needs fixing, there’s a whole crew of women out there trying to do the same thing. It’s a common situation, and it’s time to realize you deserve someone who doesn’t need fixing in the first place. It’s exhausting for everyone involved, and frankly, it looks a little ridiculous.

Two days after sharing the video online, Nina attended the premiere of Eternity at the Toronto International Film Festival without her 5-carat diamond engagement ring, which she received from her fiancé, an Olympic snowboarder.

Although neither party has confirmed their split, Nina recently addressed rumors about a possible romance with Zac Efron.

Following a vacation with friends Miles and Keleigh Teller, Nina Dobrev clarified that it wasn’t a double date and dismissed rumors of a romantic connection with Miles.

Additionally, when questioned if she and Zac were just friends, Nina told TMZ in October, “Yeah.”

She expressed optimism about what’s to come, noting that change is the one constant in life.

For a complete timeline of Nina and Shaun’s relationship, read on.

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White connected after celebrating New Year’s Eve together in Las Vegas at the opening of The Mayfair supper club at the Bellagio. They partied with friends, including Dobrev’s Vampire Diaries co-stars Kayla Ewell and Candice Accola King.

A year later, during the pandemic, Dobrev shared a photo and video from the party. The video showed White playfully lifting her, attempting a *Dirty Dancingstyle move, and both of them falling into the snow. She captioned it, “How we thought 2020 would go…how it actually went.”

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White are sparking dating rumors after being seen on a bike ride in Malibu, California. According to a source at TopMob News, the pair started getting closer after celebrating New Year’s Eve together, and their relationship quickly became more serious when the coronavirus pandemic began. The source says that after spending weeks together in quarantine, Nina and Shaun have confirmed to friends that they are a couple.

The couple confirmed their relationship on Instagram with photos of Nina Dobrev giving Shaun White a haircut. This was especially notable since most hair salons were closed at the time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Dobrev jokingly captioned her post, ‘Adding hairdresser to my resume.’

Dobrev and White celebrate Thanksgiving with his family, as seen in photos he posts on Instagram.

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White both posted on Instagram showing they took two trips together to the Zion National Park area of Utah in 2020 – one in May and another in December.

The two spend the holidays together in December 2020.

According to a source close to them, the couple is truly in love and openly discusses their future together. Things are going incredibly well, and they’re very happy, just before the New Year.

Dobrev marked her 32nd birthday by re-celebrating her 31st, and White shared throwback photos of them with matching outfits as a sweet tribute.

For Halloween, Nina Dobrev and her partner, Adam DeVine, dressed up as characters from the show The Queen’s Gambit. Dobrev went as the main character, Beth Harmon, while DeVine played the chess champion Benny Watts.

Dobrev hit the slopes with her pro snowboarder love at Copper Mountain in Colorado.

Following Shaun White’s fourth-place finish in the snowboarding halfpipe at the 2022 Olympics and his retirement from competition, Nina Dobrev shared how incredibly proud she was of him. In an Instagram post, she celebrated the end of his athletic career as the start of a new and exciting chapter. She affectionately called him the Greatest Of All Time in snowboarding, and playfully added that he’s also the Greatest Boyfriend Of All Time.

The couple finally went red carpet official at the Top Gun: Maverick film premiere in London.

Nina Dobrev turned heads at the amfAR Gala during the Cannes Film Festival, wearing a stunning red Monot gown alongside her boyfriend, who was dressed in a tuxedo.

The couple attended the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session before the main race. Dobrev celebrated the event with a stylish, light-colored suit from Smythe.

The two turned up the heat while vacationing in the Maldives.

Nina Dobrev playfully wished Shaun White a happy belated 36th birthday on Instagram, calling him her ‘weirdo’ and jokingly referring to him as a ‘winner’ alongside a funny comment.

How did White respond to Dobrev’s cheerleading performance on Degrassi: The Next Generation? He shared his thoughts on TikTok, showing they consistently support each other.

The duo celebrated the holidays with a family trip to Mexico.

Celebrating Nina Dobrev’s 34th birthday during their Antarctic adventure, Paul Wesley playfully asked on Instagram, ‘Are you even from this planet? And can I come with you?’ He followed it up with a sweet message: ‘You make life amazing. Happy birthday, my love!’

The actress shared a Valentine’s Day message in 2023, saying being with Shaun White is like a thrilling roller coaster – full of ups and downs and unexpected, sweet moments. She thanked him for consistently bringing joy to her life and wished him a happy Valentine’s Day.

White celebrated Dobrev’s 35th birthday on Instagram, writing, “Life with you has been the best adventure!” and adding, “Happy birthday, my love!”

The duo looked so sharp at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party they deserve their own trophy.

The couple celebrated the Fourth of July with friends like Miles and Keleigh Teller, and Usher.

Dobrev and White revealed they were engaged on October 30, 2024. Just a week later, they made their first public appearance as an engaged couple at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town, South Africa.

On September 11, 2025, the couple announced they had ended their five-year relationship and cancelled their engagement.

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2025-11-14 05:18