The couple, who began dating in 2019 and got engaged in October 2024, shared a highly publicized relationship filled with red carpet appearances, travel, and support for each other’s careers.

Shaun White, the three-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder, and actress Nina Dobrev have ended their engagement, PEOPLE confirms

exclusively, ending a five-year relationship that captured public attention with its blend of high-profile accomplishments, red carpet appearances, and intimate glimpses into their life together.

Sources close to the couple described the split as mutual, emphasizing that it was made “with love and a deep respect for one another,” though neither party’s representatives responded to requests for comment.

The couple’s relationship began in 2019, following a brief encounter years earlier at an awards show in 2012. They officially became acquainted after both were invited to speak at a motivational event in Florida organized by Tony Robbins.

White later recalled that at the event, he “actually didn’t know anything about [Dobrev]” at the time, but he was intrigued when several staff members requested photos with her.

“And I was like, ‘What’s happening? What’s going on?’ It was actually really funny,” he told PEOPLE in January 2022, reflecting on the first dinner they shared following the event.

During the early months of their romance, the pair navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic together, eventually moving in with each other.

Their bond was strengthened by the long hours spent together indoors, with White noting, “Nina’s just been so supportive and so amazing through this whole process for me. Through the pandemic, she was a lifesaver — she really made that time in my life special.”

Their relationship became Instagram official in May 2020, featuring snapshots of Dobrev giving White a quarantine haircut, a glimpse that delighted fans.

Over the following years, White and Dobrev became fixtures on the red carpet, attending high-profile events such as the Moncler Grenoble

Fall/Winter 2025 Show in Courchevel, the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town in November 2024, and the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025.

They shared vacations abroad, trips to Coachella, and other moments that offered fans a view into their life as a couple balancing fame, careers, and personal milestones.

White, now 39, proposed to Dobrev, 36, in October 2024 during a surprise dinner at The Golden Swan in New York City.

He initially told her they were heading to a CFDA/Vogue event hosted by Anna Wintour, only to pop the question with a 5-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring. The proposal was publicized on social media, with White writing, “She said YES 💍♾️.”

At the time, their engagement was celebrated widely, marking a joyful milestone in their five-year relationship.

Despite the engagement, the couple’s final public appearance together occurred just a week before the split became known.

On August 31, 2025, White and Dobrev were photographed in Los Angeles holding hands while running errands, projecting an image of intimacy and connection.

However, by September 7, Dobrev walked the red carpet for the premiere of Eternity at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival without her engagement ring.

She also removed the engagement post from the top of her Instagram profile, signaling the end of their engagement.

Throughout their relationship, White and Dobrev supported each other’s professional endeavors. Dobrev was present at White’s fifth and final Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022, an experience the athlete later described as “emotional” and “overwhelming.”

White also teased the possibility of engagement prior to the event, telling PEOPLE, “We’re just enjoying our time together right now. No pressure. But I told her, I was like, ‘Look, after the Olympics, I finally got my freedom to do whatever.

And let’s just have fun and be together and support each other.’ But you never know. We’ll see what happens.”

Dobrev’s career also flourished alongside their relationship. Known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, she has continued to secure high-profile acting roles and maintain her presence in Hollywood.

White, meanwhile, balanced his athletic pursuits with business ventures and appearances at major fashion and entertainment events.

The couple’s relationship was often highlighted for its blend of personal support, public appearances, and shared adventures, reflecting a partnership that appeared strong despite the pressures of fame and demanding careers.

Sources close to the couple indicate that the split was amicable.

The decision to end the engagement was described as mutual and made with respect for one another, suggesting that while their romantic relationship has concluded, both White and Dobrev maintain regard for their time together.

Fans and observers have noted the couple’s ability to remain supportive and respectful throughout the relationship, traits that have characterized both their public personas and private interactions.

While the announcement of the split marks the end of their engagement, it also serves as a reminder of the complex realities behind high-profile relationships.

For five years, White and Dobrev navigated the challenges of public scrutiny, career obligations, and personal milestones, crafting a relationship that was both celebrated and admired.

Their journey together, from the early days of their acquaintance to the proposal in New York City and their subsequent public appearances, reflects a story of love, mutual respect, and ultimately, the difficult choice to part ways.

As both Shaun White and Nina Dobrev continue to pursue their respective careers and personal goals, fans reflect on the couple’s shared moments and the impact they made as a pair.

From Quarantine-era haircuts to Olympic support, red carpet elegance, and travel adventures, the narrative of White and Dobrev remains a significant chapter in contemporary celebrity culture, illustrating the highs, lows, and evolving nature of relationships in the public eye.