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Nina Dobrev and Model Dougie Joseph Spotted Together in New York City
7/14/2026, 12:07:01 PM
New Romance Emerges in New York City
On July 11, 2024, “Vampire Diaries” alum Nina Dobrev, 37, was photographed walking hand-in-hand with model Dougie Joseph, 35, through Manhattan. The pair were seen embracing, with Joseph kissing Dobrev’s cheek, while Dobrev’s dog Maverick trotted beside them. The images, captured by paparazzi, show Dobrev in a navy slip dress, flats and a baseball cap, and Joseph in a white tee, sweater and matching cap. The couple’s hands were placed in each other’s back pockets during a New York Knicks championship parade earlier in June, adding to the visual narrative of a budding romance.
Recent Sightings and Public Details
The July 11 outing follows a June 18 fan-submitted photo shared by the “DeuxMoi” account that first linked Dobrev and a “mystery man” at the same parade. Additional photos from the same day show the duo strolling along city streets, exchanging hugs and cheek kisses. Neither Dobrev nor Joseph has issued a public comment, and representatives for both parties declined interview requests.
Background: End of Engagement to Shaun White
Dobrev’s relationship with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White ended in September 2023 after a five-year partnership. A source close to the former couple told PEOPLE the breakup was “a mutual decision” made “with love and a deep respect for one another.” Reports indicated Dobrev wanted marriage and children, while White was not ready for those commitments. Since the split, White has been seen with model Angela Garten, and Dobrev was linked to Zac Efron in October 2023, a rumor she later dismissed as friendship.
Official Silence from Parties
Both Dobrev and Joseph have remained silent on the speculation, and no formal statement has been released by either party. Shaun White has also not addressed the new sightings.
Impact on Dobrev’s Public Profile
The renewed media attention coincides with Dobrev’s promotion of the action thriller *The Get Out*, which opened in select theaters on June 26, 2024, and a short film *General Admission* that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The visible romance adds a personal narrative to her professional projects, potentially influencing public interest and media coverage as the summer progresses.
