Nina Dobrev confuses fans with iconic birthday: 'How old is she?'

Canadian actress Nina Dobrev recently called off engagement with Shaun White

By Hifza Ahmed Siddiqui January 10, 2026
Nina Dobrev confuses fans with iconic birthday: 'How old is she?'
Nina Dobrev confuses fans with iconic birthday: 'How old is she?'

Nina Dobrev made the headlines for her unexpected decision to end things with Shaun White after being together for five years.

However, things greatly differed in her recent birthday video with “30” balloon in the back as she was carefree while celebrating the new chapter in life.

For the special day, The Vampire Diaries star dressed in a bedazzled top as she gets crowned and a candle in her mouth is lighted like a cigarette.

While many wished her on the special day, a debate sparked on the internet with netizens talking about her age.

One of the X users gushed about her being 30, writing: “She is only 30??? I don’t believe tht [is] impossible,” while another fan joked: “Vampire really exist.”

Although someone mistook her for Victoria Justice, a fan revealed her real age for the online community: “1989!!! So she is 37, but she wanted to drive them crazy.”

How old was Nina Dobrev when she played Elena on The Vampire Diaries?

The Hollywood star was introduced at the American drama series as a 17-year-old while she was originally 20 at the time it’s pilot was filmed.

She portrayed a central character of Elena Gilbert to the show which premiered in September 2009. The role contributed greatly to her career as she rose to fame after the series' popularity.

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