Nina Dobrev wasted no time getting back to fun in the sun. She was recently spotted on a yacht with Zac Efron and a group of pals. This splashy outing came just a week after news broke about her split from Shaun White. Talk about moving on!
The Daily Mail captured photos of the scene on Thursday, September 18. The former Vampire Diaries star, who is 36, and Efron, 37, were enjoying themselves near the Italian coast. Dobrev looked chic in a low-cut swimsuit. Efron showed off bleached blonde hair and black swim trunks. Both took turns diving into the cool ocean water.
They weren’t alone on this star-studded trip. Other famous faces joined them. Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Teller, were there. Chace Crawford and his girlfriend, Kelsey Merritt, also came along. Keleigh had actually hinted at the vacation earlier. She shared photos of the group of friends that very Thursday.
A History of Friendly Vibes
Dobrev and Efron actually have a little history together. She appeared as a guest on the High School Musical actor’s YouTube fitness series back in April 2019. During their chat, they talked about Dobrev’s gymnastics past. There was also a charming moment when Efron made a small, funny mistake. He complimented her on her pearl bracelet, thinking it was something else.
You can watch their interaction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR3etHshl8k
"Are those diamonds?" Efron asked, pointing at her wrist. Dobrev chuckled as she set him straight. "They’re pearls, not diamonds! But, you know…"
Dobrev and White began dating just months after her 2019 video with Efron. However, the celebrity world learned on September 11 that Dobrev and White called off their engagement. They had been together for five years. The former couple got engaged in October 2024. White proposed with a beautiful 5-carat ring by designer Lorraine Schwartz at The Golden Swan in New York.
Sources spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about the breakup. They confirmed there was no cheating involved. Also, rumors that Dobrev and White disagreed about starting a family were not true. Still, a close source shared that Dobrev was "devastated." The sudden end to her engagement was a real blow. "They had finally begun planning the wedding, and things were moving forward," the source explained. They added that the split was "still very fresh." The insider also noted that Nina is "being supported by her closest friends." Her friends have been making sure to check in on her often.
Life After the Split: Different Paths
Before her Italian getaway, Dobrev shared a sweet photo. It showed her cuddling with two children. People magazine had previously reported that Dobrev spent time with her family in Canada right after breaking up with White. It seems she needed some time to herself before jumping back into the spotlight.
White, who is 39, has also been keeping busy since the separation. He first traveled to Beijing, China. There, he promoted his winter sports tour, The Snow League. This was before a three-day event at Yunding Snow Park in December. While there, White reflected on his past. He shared on Instagram that he felt "a bit nostalgic" returning to China. It reminded him of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
White also appeared on NBC’s *Today* show on Tuesday, September 16. He didn’t mention his breakup with Dobrev. Instead, he shared his excitement about the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. These games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. White plans to attend as a spectator. He retired from competing after the Beijing Olympics.
“I’ll be running around, definitely supporting my friends competing and just enjoying myself,” he told *Today*. “These will be my first Winter Olympics not competing. So there are a lot of feelings there. But honestly, I’m excited to support and see what it’s like.” It sounds like both Nina and Shaun are finding their own ways to turn the page and embrace new adventures.