Actress Nina Dobrev has turned to social media to share a series of intimate, bikini-clad photos with her millions of followers, offering a glimpse into her personal getaway. The post comes months after her high-profile split from Olympic snowboarder fiancé Shaun White.
Sauna Serenity and a 'Mentally on Airplane Mode' Vibe
On Saturday, the 36-year-old The Vampire Diaries star posted content to her Instagram feed and Stories, amassing significant attention. The main image featured Dobrev modelling a black string bikini while reclining in a sauna, her back arched to showcase her toned physique.
The striking shot was framed by a large, circular window overlooking a scenic backdrop of water, trees, and a distant skyline. She captioned the single snapshot, 'Mentally on airplane mode,' which quickly garnered over 620,000 likes from her adoring fanbase of 27 million.
Detox Before You Retox: A Glimpse into Her Routine
Complementing the still image, Dobrev shared a brief video clip via her Instagram Stories. The clip showed her walking into the steam room, setting down a beverage and a towel, before stretching. Along the bottom, she wrote a mantra that resonated with many: 'Detox before you retox. It's called balance.'
The posts depict a star focusing on wellness and relaxation, a theme that has taken on new significance following a tumultuous year in her personal life.
The Backstory: A Devastating Split and Conflicting Reports
The context for this personal update is Dobrev's shocking separation from her fiancé, Shaun White. News broke in early September that the pair had ended their five-year romance and called off their engagement.
Insiders at the time described the actress as 'devastated.' The couple, who began dating during the COVID-19 pandemic, got engaged in October 2024 after White proposed with a five-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring at The Golden Swan restaurant in New York City.
Reports on the reason for the split have varied:
- One source told People the split was because 'She wanted a family and wanted to get married — and he didn't.'
- A second insider insisted 'It wasn't just one-sided,' and that both parties desired marriage and children.
- A third source agreed, stating, 'They both wanted marriage and children and were making plans to have a life together.'
Prior to the engagement, when asked about marriage prospects in April 2023, White had told People, 'We're just enjoying our time together right now. No pressure... But you never know. We'll see what happens.'
Dobrev's latest Instagram posts suggest the Canadian actress is now channelling her energy into self-care and a balanced lifestyle as she navigates life post-breakup.
