Actress Nina Dobrev has dismissed rumors that she is dating Hollywood star Zac Efron following her recent breakup with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White.
Speaking to TMZ on Wednesday, the Vampire Diaries actress firmly shook her head when asked if she and Efron were in a relationship. She later clarified with a short “yes” when asked if the two were simply friends.
Instead of dwelling on her love life, the 36-year-old actress said she was focused on moving forward.
“I’m excited for the future, and the only thing that’s guaranteed is change,” Dobrev said.
Speculation about a romance between Dobrev and Efron, 37, started after the two were spotted together on a yacht trip in Sardinia, Italy, in September. Photos showed the pair chatting and laughing alongside friends, including actors Miles and Keleigh Teller and Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford.
The rumors came just weeks after news broke that Dobrev had ended her five-year relationship with White, to whom she was engaged for nearly a year. The split was confirmed on September 11, 2025, after she appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival without her engagement ring.
At the time, reports indicated that the breakup was mutual but difficult. Sources suggested that White wanted to start a family while Dobrev was more focused on her career.
Despite the speculation, Dobrev has now made it clear that her friendship with Efron should not be mistaken for romance.
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