The blood-soaked love triangles of (TVD) captivated millions, but what many fans might not know is that the real drama unfolded not in the town of Mystic Falls but behind the scenes. For Nina Dobrev, the show didn’t just immortalize her as Elena Gilbert—it also reshaped her love life in ways both glamorous and gut-wrenching. From awkward auditions to real-life romances, this is the tale of how a supernatural teen drama bewitched Nina’s heart and sent her personal life into a whirlwind.
In 2009, Nina Dobrev, then just 20 years old, landed the role of a lifetime as the lead of . But success came at a cost. During a candid interview on Jessica Szohr’s podcast, Nina revealed that her big break came with heartbreak. Her boyfriend at the time—an unnamed actor—had also auditioned for the show.
"They were going to choose him," Nina shared, carefully omitting names, "but they ended up not choosing him. Then, I got cast. And... it got awkward." Awkward is putting it lightly. Hollywood is no stranger to ego clashes, but for Nina, the situation was more personal. "We broke up," she added simply, hinting at the emotional fallout.
Imagine this: you and your partner both audition for the same project.
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