Support For Ex?

Nina Dobrev Shows Support For Ian Somerhalder's Directorial Debut!

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder may no longer be a romantic item, but that doesn’t mean the Vampire Diaries co-stars and longtime couple don’t still support one another. Since these two broke up in 2013 and Ian started dating now-fiance Nikki Reed, there have been the requisite rumors of bad blood between the co-stars. But, from the looks of Nina’s latest Instagram, she couldn’t be happier to see her ex making his TVD directorial debut!

“It's not everyday you come to set and the Directors wearing a Tutu. Unless said Director is @IanSomerhalder. Then it's totally normal,” Nina captioned a photo of Ian, yes, wearing a tutu as he worked behind the scenes of Season 6, Episode 16 (“The Downward Spiral”) with Kat Graham. The actor’s turn as director will mark his first stint behind the camera.

 

Ian also took to Instagram to telegraph his directorial fashion. He shared a snapshot of himself with the tutu, captioning it: “Live from the set of the Vampire Diaries- me directing in a black tutu... Totally normal right?”

You gotta love the way Ian makes the TVD directorial role his own. Though both co-star Paul Wesley  and boss Julie Plec have also both stepped out of their traditional roles as actor and showrunner, respectively, they haven’t done it with quite the same degree of panache. Ian truly is one of a kind.

We’re always glad to see the TVD cast supporting one another, but it seems particularly heartwarming given all of the press Nina and Ian get about their working relationship following their breakup. Whatever is or isn’t between these two, they’re professional enough not only to continue to make great television together, but to support one another in taking creative chances. TVD family FTW

The Final Girls?

Nina Dobrev's Latest Film, The Final Girls,

Premiering at SXSW 2015

 

We’ve been dying to see Nina Dobrev’s new meta-horror film The Final Girls since the Vampire Diaries star showered us with hilarious Instagrams from its filming last summer. And that moment is finally here — well, if you managed to snag a ticket to this year’s South By Southwest Festival. Check out the deets!

“It's official!! #FINALGIRLS will be premiering/opening SXSW on Friday the 13th of March! #regram @straussschulson,” Nina tweeted, along with a link to a WhoSay photo of Austin’s Paramount Theatre. Yep, this girl seems excited!
And rightfully so. The Final Girls sounds awesome. Starring Malin Akerman and Taissa Farmiga in the leads, it will tell the story of a girl and her friends who are transported into an iconic ‘80s horror flick starring the girl’s recently-deceased mother. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The group must try to survive the movie and defeat its crazed killer.” Sounds great, right?
Nina will be playing the “alpha ex-best friend,” which has us worried about her chances of survival. Also starring is Silicon Valley’s Thomas Middleditch, Workaholics’ Adam Devine, and The Hunger Games’ Alexander Ludwig. The gang seemed to have a lot of fun filming the movie together in Louisiana last summer. Maybe it was the welcome baskets? We’re still waiting for Nina to get the kind of film roles she deserves, but — in the mean time — The Final Girls sounds like an excellent movie to be a part of.
The SXSW Film Festival will run from March 13 to March 21 in Austin, Texas. Mark your calendars, ticket holders!

Chris Wood & Nina Dobrev Together At The Super Bowl?

Nina Dobrev & Chris Wood: Partying Together At Super Bowl?

 

 

Did Hunky new Vampire Diaries star Chris Wood spend Super Bowl Sunday partying with his rumored new love Nina Dobrev? We have all the deets!

Chris Wood, 26, uploaded an Instgram pic during the Super Bowl with one of his Vampire Diaries Co-Stars while Nina Dobrev, 26, shared a ton of pics as she partied the night away — but were the two together? We totally ship this new pair!

Unfortunately, the two were not together the night of the Super Bowl. Chris uploaded a pic with his co-star Matt Davis (aka Alaric). He captioned the pic, “stuper bohl.”
While Chris and Matt watched the big game from home, Nina partied in Arizona at the actual game! Nina was not with Chris Wood, but she was definitely not Chris-less!
She spent the night in a suite watching the game with two of Hollywood’s finest men named “Chris” — Chris Evans and Chris Pratt! (Yes, we know. Chris overload!) Um….wouldn’t Nina and Chris Evans make the cutest couple EVER?
The reason we thought Chris Wood and Nina would be spending Super Bowl Sunday together is because they have been getting pretty close lately. The rumored couple recently hit up a Spartan Race to unwind. Chris posted a picture after the event of an adorable moment between the pair.
Nina held a husky puppy to Chris’ face, and the puppy gave him a sweet kiss! He captioned the photo, “No pain, no husky. #SpartanRace.” In the pic, the pair was covered in mud, and Chris was also shirtless! Sound the alarm! In the comments section of the Instagram photo, fans were voicing their happiness over a “Dobrewood” moment.
Nina and Chris have been getting closer ever since he was cast on TVD. The actress was spotted leaving an InStyle after party for the Golden Globes with a “mystery man” that looked a lot like Chris!

Nina Dobrev’s Rumored Crush Chris Wood Befriends Ian Somerhalder

Chris Wood & Ian Somerhalder Friends Despite Relations With Nina Dobrev

 

How adorable — Nina Dobrev’s new rumored fling, Chris Wood, showed off a pic on his Instagram where he supported her ex-boyfriend, Ian Somerhalder!

They play rivals on-screen but according to a new pic, Ian Somerhalder, 36, and Chris Wood, 26, are quite friendly behind the scenes, despite their relations with Nina Dobrev, 26, in real life!

As we all know, Ian and Nina have quite the history (the met during season 1 of The Vampire Diaries and fell in love instantly). Now that they are broken up, Nina is a single lady and reportedly crushing on her new co-star Chris Wood — we don’t blame her! He is SO hot.
On Feb, 4, Chris uploaded a photo with Ian on set with the caption, “And that’s a wrap on DIRECTOR, @iansomerhalder! Congrats, brother.”
It’s so cute how supportive Chris is of Ian during his big day of directing — clearly there is no bad blood!

The rumors that Chris and Nina are dating blew up even more after pictures of them hanging out off set surfaced. They recently attended a Spartan Race and afterwards, Chris posted a picture of an adorable moment between the pair.
Nina held a husky puppy to Chris’ face, and the puppy gave him a sweet kiss! He captioned the photo, “No pain, no husky. #SpartanRace.” A Spartan Race is a series of obstacle races that feature fire jumps, a barbed wire crawl through mud and more.
In the pic, the pair was covered in mud, and Chris was also shirtless! Yum!

Fake Bitches!

Nina Dobrev Disses Nikki Reed, Ian Somerhalder Engagement – Calls Out ‘Fake B**ches’ On Twitter and Instagram

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed are engaged and Nina Dobrev dissed them both and their engagement with recent social media postings and who can blame her? Nina Dobrev and Nikki Reed are no longer friends, but it seemed like both of them were doing their best to stay professional with the situation. Sure, Nina and Nikki used to hang out as friends before Ian Somerhalder came into the mix, but one can hardly remain friends when your ‘friend’ is engaged to your ex-boyfriend, right?

Alas, it seems like Nina Dobrev might be more upset about the situation than she initially let on. Although sources had suggested that Nina had moved on from Ian Somerhalder’s engagement – and the fact that he was engaged to her friend – it’s possible that Nina’s just been hiding her feelings. Again, one can’t blame her for that, can they? After all, Nina did date Ian for several years, which is a hell of a lot longer than Ian dated Nikki Reed before he proposed to her.

Either way, Nina has taken to Instagram [most celebrities’ favorite method of passive aggressive dissing] to diss Nikki Reed, calling out ‘fake b**ches’ in her caption. She posted a picture of her cat, Lynx, cuddling with a teddy bear wearing a Vampire Diaries teacher. She captioned the photo with, “Ms. Cuddles trying to cuddle up to my Lynx. But my Lynx doesnt like fake bi*ches. #BeReal or #BeGone #TVD.”

Hmmm.. a bit extra for a caption concerning cats and teddy bears, no? I mean, it just seems a bit.. angry. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m never this vitriolic when I’m discussing my cat or talking about teddy bears. And the thing is – Nina [and even other members of the cast] have used social media to make underhanded disses in the past, but in such a way that they could pass it off as normal comments if someone second guesses or looks closely.

Sexy Ever After!

Nina Dobrev Sizzles Hotter Than Ever After Ian Somerhalder Engagement

Every gal needs a good black dress for an evening out, and Nina looked hotter than ever in hers! She totally revamped the LBD with her a sexy tricolor number in LA on Jan. 17, and we’ve dug up all of the designer details. Get into her look below.

Nina Dobrev‘s style keeps getting hotter and hotter! She has been wearing plenty of black lately and she kept the trend going at the Nine Zero One Melrose Place Salon launch party in a gorgeous Andrew Gn dress. What do you think of her look?

Nina Dobrev — Nine Zero One Salon Party Dress — Sizzles In LBD:

Last time we spotted Nina on the red carpet, she had us raving over her sheer Zuhair Murad jumper — and now she has worn another piece worthy of some serious fashion envy. She partied the night away with girlfriends and looked stunning in a sexy Andrew Gn dress from the Spring 2014 collection.
The one shoulder, tricolored piece features asymmetrical white and gold detailing and a sexy side slit that added a seductive appeal to the LBD. The hip-hugging piece was tailored perfectly and stopped right below the knee, and she styled it with a pair of Jimmy Choo shimmer gold pumps. Love it!

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Nina Dobrev’s Black & Gold Party Dress:

Nina looked effortlessly glamorous in this look and she couldn’t have done it better! A top knot is the perfect choice when deciding how to wear your hair with a bold statement dress like Nina’s. It was also great that she only accessorized with simple stud earrings but played up the metallic accents with her gold shoes.

 

 

 

Golden Globes Awards!

Nina Dobrev Stuns In Embellished Gown At Golden Globes After Party

 

While the gowns at the Globes were beyond gorgeous, one of my favorite looks of the night had to be Nina’s embellished gown for the after party — I can’t get enough of it!

Nina Dobrev knows how to dominate a red carpet…and she did just that when she brought out one of her best looks ever for the InStyle and Warner Bros. after party at the Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, where the 26-year-old looked enchanting in an intricate gown.

 

Nina Dobrev’s Golden Globes Dress:

The Vampire Diaries star relied on Zuhair Murad for her major red carpet moment as she stepped out in the short-sleeved look from the Resort 2015 collection. The dress featured sheer detailing at the neckline and a full tulle skirt that contributed to the dramatic entrance she made when she walked in wearing the dress. The dress was whimsical but also very sexy — it was the perfect combination between sweet and chic, and Nina owned it.

The intricate beadwork on the gown added to the glam vibe of the ensemble, while the dark hue gave it some edge — had the dress been in a pastel hue or even white it would’ve lost the sultry appeal it had on the red carpet.
One of my favorite parts of the dress had to be the back, which scooped down low, showing some skin. The star worn her glossy brown locks down and swept to one side, which looked beautiful and felt oh-so-effortless.

Nina Dobrev Sizzles In Sheer Jumpsuit At Women In Television Celebration

Nina’s style just keeps getting better and better! She attended ‘Elle’ magazine’s Annual Women In Television Celebration in West Hollywood on Jan. 13 and totally stole the show in an ultra sexy jumpsuit.

 

Trend alert! Nina Dobrev has been all about sheer lacy looks recently…and this is definitely one of our faves. With floral embroidery covering all of the right places, Nina turned heads in this chic get-up. Get all of the designer details on her statement look below!


Nina opted for one of her favorite designers for this A-list event. She rocked the sheer trend and chose a Zuhair Murad black jumper with floral embroidery accenting the sheer bodice of the look. With her hair parted in a simple, sleek style and subtle makeup, all of the attention was on her amazing fashion — and we are obsessed with this jumpsuit. The long pants were so slimming and flattering, and she complemented the look with a black Jimmy Choo ‘tube’ clutch.

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We love that she decided to add a pop of color with her lilac metallic Stuart Weitzman pumps, and her  H. Stern jewels were just enough.
It will cost you almost $3,548 to shop her look, but you can always splurge on our favorite lookalike get-up!

Nina Dobrev’s Sheer Jumpsuit — Zuhair Murad 

Nina is a major fan of designer fashion, and Zuhair Murad seems to be a reoccurring name in her red carpet looks. She recently wore another sheer black number from the talented designer for the InStyle  Golden Globes after party, and we can never forget about her beaded Zuhair Murad mini dress in August. One thing is for sure, the designer’s creations look amazing on her.

26 Times ♥

26 Times We Fell in Love With Nina Dobrev on The Vampire Diaries

 

 

It’s Nina Dobrev’s 26th birthday! And in honor of the Vampire Diaries actress, we’ve compiled a list of 26 times we fell in love with this actress on the CW series. This show would not have been the same without Nina’s amazing portrayals of Elena Gilbert or Katherine Pierce and this list is proof.

Those times she rocked 19th-century fashions. Nina looks good in pretty much everything, but she can really pull off those bustle-y, ruffle-y 19th century dresses. Isn’t is time for another 1864 flashback?

That time she broke out her mad Bulgarian skills. Nina speaks Bulgarian fluently in real life, so when asked to speak Bulgarian for flashbacks into Katherine’s early years, Nina was totally game. As if we needed another reason to love her!

That time Elena told Stefan not to hide. The moment we really fell for Stelena (and Nina) came with this scene, which saw Elena refusing to let Stefan hide his vampire nature — and demonstrating that she loved him even though he was a bloodsucker.

That time Elena convinced Stefan to live. Nina knows how to deliver a heartfelt speech, and one of our favorites was this one when she told a suicidal Stefan that, he could do what he wanted, but begs him to “keep fighting.”

That time Elena went to a sock hop. Don’t tell us Nina doesn’t know how to rock a beehive.

That first time Katherine convinced us she was Elena. The moment when Katherine chopped John Gilbert’s fingers off has got to be one of the best TVD moments of all time, and was also the first time we realized Nina Dobrev had tricked us into thinking she was Elena when she was really Katherine. Brilliant!

That time Elena and Katherine save Damon from a werewolf bite. In Season 2, Damon is bitten by a werewolf and almost dies. Elena cries as Damon tells her he’s sorry and that he loves her and that he wouldn’t have it any other way. Then, she gives him a kiss. Before Damon can succomb to the bite, Katherine arrives with the cure. This is a classic Nina Dobrev moment: two characters, both being awesome in totally different ways.

That time she stood up on a motorcycle. How much fun does Nina seem to be having in this scene? We assume Nina didn’t actually stand atop a speeding motorcycle to film this, but that doesn’t make her expression of pure delight any less awesome.

That time Katherine danced. Who doesn’t want to be Nina’s friend after watching her have a solo dance party as Katherine, then play it cool as soon as Alaric comes in the room? Answer: no one.

That time Elena, Bonnie, and Caroline danced. Basically, More dances scenes, please
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That time Elena told Damon she wasn’t sorry she loved him. Elena’s not sorry she loves Damon, OK?! And we’re not sorry we love Nina Dobrev.

That time Elena burned her childhood house to the ground. This was one of the more heartbreaking moments in TVD history, and Nina totally rocked it. This girl can act, people, and — after this moment — we just wanted to give her a big hug.

Those times Elena didn’t care. Much like we appreciate every Katherine Pierce moment ever, we appreciate every moment in the Elena-turned-her-emotions-off storyline because Evil Elena is a Sassy Elena, and Sassy Nina Dobrev is our favorite. Extra points for the red streak in her hair.

That time she fought herself. Yeah, we’re still not over the epicness of the Katherine v. Elena fight scene, nor of the amount of work Nina obviously put into filming it.

That time Katherine went as Elena to Whitmore house. We still giggle whenever we think about Katherine showing up as Elena at the Augustine Society function, stuffing her face, losing a tooth, and questioning Aaron Whitmore totally conspicuously. “What? Are you the sandwich police?” remains one of the best TVD lines of all time.

That time there were three Nina Dobrevs. Much like the Katherine v. Elena fight scene, it was hard not to appreciate Nina’s awesome acting chops (and work ethic) in the three-doppelganger moment that saw her playing Elena, Katherine, and Amara all in one scene.

That time Katherine realized she’s the MacGuffin. No one delivers a line like Nina as Katherine, and “I’m the freaking moonstone” is one of the best, demonstrating that Katherine is not only the most meta character on this show, but Nina is the best at pulling off these meta moments.

That time Katherine tried to seduce Stefan. Nina working it as Katherine pretending to be Elena seducing Stefan.

That time Katherine exited Stefan’s bed. Nina doesn’t get much opportunity to do physical comedy on TVD, but the scene in which Katherine tries to escape Stefan’s bed when she realizes her hair is falling out shows just how great she is at it.

That time Katherine was “the cute one.” The delivery of this line will never not be the best thing ever.

That time Katherine watched her daughter die. Katherine shouldn’t have been an easy character to love, but she was — and much of that was Nina’s performance. Katherine Pierce was finally brought down because she chose to turn herself in so she could be with her daughter while she died, and Nina’s performance in this scene broke our hearts.

That time Katherine told everyone what she thought of them. OK, so Katherine was always telling everyone what she thought of them, but in the moments before her death, she explained to the entire cast why they were better for having known her. Nina manages to convey so much in this moment — Katherine’s pride, honesty, arrogance, anger, and vulnerability.

That time Elena jumped out the window to avoid Damon. After a few seasons of playing lovestruck vampire, Nina got her awkward vampire on to play Amnesiac Elena who doesn’t remember she loved Damon — and she did it so well. Jury’s still out on this storyline, but we know we love Nina’s performance in it.

That time Elena did a flip off of a rope swing. We’re not sure if Nina was the one who actually performed this double flip off of a rope swing and into the swimming hole, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it was given her history as a gymnast. Either way, we loved Nina’s smarminess in this scene!

That time she kissed Damon in the rain. Nina hasn’t had much opportunity as of late to play happy, carefree, in-love Elena, but she got to in this flashback scene of Damon and Elena kissing in the rain — and it made us fall in love with Nina all over again. It’s not easy to deliver the line “Promise me this is forever” without making it sound over-the-top or unnatural, but Nina completely sells it — and Elena’s happiness.

That time she became Elena Gilbert. Nina and The Vampire Diaries has come a long way since its very first episode, but — despite its Twilight qualities — we’ll always have a place in our hearts for the TVD pilot and Nina’s performance in it. Because, let’s face it, we’ve loved Nina Dobrev since the beginning!

And The Winner Is DELENA!

Nina Dobrev Reacts to Delena Winning a People's Choice Award!

 

 

If you were wondering why Nina Dobrev had yet to react to the People’s Choice Award win for “Favorite TV Duo” for Damon and Elena, then you have your answer! Apparently, the news had yet to reach New Zealand, where the Vampire Diaries actress is currently vacationing. Here’s how Nina finally reacted to her PCA win!

“Apparently news does NOT travel fast because I'm across the world in New Zealand and I just heard the news. Thank you so much for all the votes, passion, and undying (pun intended) love!” Nina captioned an Instagram photo of Delena as “Favorite TV Duo.” “You people rock my world... Love you back , wish I could have been here in person to accept the #PeoplesChoice Award. Grateful for your love and support. Forever yours, xo Nina @peopleschoice #PeoplesChoice @iansomerhalder #TVD #Delena @julieplec @kevwilliamson.”
Ian was more speedy in his response to winning the PCA, tweeting: “Thank you all once again for the outpour passion that results n these nominations for @peopleschoice awards! I am so thankful! YOU'RE AMAZING!”
Nina and Ian beat out David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel from Bones, Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas from Once Upon a Time, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles from Supernatural, and Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic from Castle to win the PCA for the second consecutive year. All hail Delena!
The PCA was great, but that wasn’t even the best Delena news we’ve heard all week. TVD showrunner Julie Plec teased a “functional relationship” for these two lovebirds as Season 6 progresses. It sounds like we’ll be getting to see the initial, lovey-dovey stages of their relationship like we didn’t before. Yep, it’s a good week to be a Delena fan.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

Not So Fast!

Is Nina Dobrev Dating Chris Wood?

 It seems like Nina Dobrev can’t even breathe without getting romantically attached to a new man. The latest hunk the Vampire Diaries star has been linked to? That’d be Carrie Diaries alum Chris Wood, who’s currently playing TVD’s big bad Kai Parker. According to HollywoodLife.com, the two are hooking up but not looking to complicate things.

“They are great friends who have hooked up on the recent times they have been out together but they are not currently looking to start a relationship,” a source close to the stars tells the site. “They are both very cool about it and it has not ruined working with each other or caused any issues.”
Nina, 25, and Chris, 26, were also spotted exchanging a few smooches in public on December 14, the site said in a separate report. While there aren’t any photos of these two kissing, there are some adorable snaps of Nina and Chris on her Instagram page. But, to be completely frank, there are photos of her with almost the entire TVD cast as well. Can’t a gal Instagram in peace?
We’re not saying that Nina and Chris aren’t having some fun, we’re just pointing out that Nina seems to get linked to any dude she spends time with. The Bulgarian actress has been pretty snarky about this in the past, once sharing a photo of all her “boyfriends.”

Getting Dirty...

Nina Dobrev and Chris Wood Compete in Spartan Run Together

Woodbrev might actually be a thing, you guys! There have been rumors that Nina Dobrev and Chris Wood have been hooking up lately — not dating, though — and it seems as though, if anything, these two Vampire Diaries co-stars are at least getting extremely close off-screen. Check out these adorable photos of Nina and Chris competing in a Spartan Run together!
 These photos show Nina and Chris decked out in their athletic attire and covered in mud after a grueling Spartan Run. The good news is they’ve made it to the finish line and are posing for some celebratory snapshots. Nina and Chris were competing for a team called “Swannie Unicorns” and took a trip to Malibu, California to get their fitness o

 

Even if you don't ship Woodbrev, you ship Woodbrev.💁💕 pic.twitter.com/VrrruXxMoc
— Salvaflake.❅ (@TVDReaction) December 18, 2014

According to a snapshot of their results, Nina finished the race one second before Chris, coming in at one hour, 34 minutes, and four seconds. That helped her come in 75th in her age group while Chris was 250th in the age group. When it comes to gender, Nina finished 354th and Chris was 1,382nd in his gender group. We think it’s adorable that Chris probably let his lady friend finish the race right before him.
Hooking up or not, these two are pretty darn adorable!

Gossip Girl Reunion!

Nina Dobrev Spends Thanksgiving With Chace Crawford.

   

Credit: Jessica Szohr on Instagram

What’s the only thing better than a Gossip Girl Thanksgiving reunion? A Gossip Girl Thanksgiving reunion with Nina Dobrev. That’s right! The Vampire Diaries actress (and Canadian) spent the holiday with Gossip Girl stars Jessica Szohr (Vanessa) and Chace Crawford (Nate). We’re in crossover heaven right now

“Happy Thanksgiving! Lets go Cowboys:)))) @ninadobrev and Chace ....yesssssss!” Jessica captioned an oh-so-sweet Instagram snapshot of herself with Chace and Nina. The three are huddled close together for the selfie and have big smiles on their faces. Adorable! Jessica also shared this photo of the three Friendsgiving pals later in the day, and this one featuring different polaroids of the CW babes.

For her part, Nina took to Instagram to share her Friendsgiving love with this photo of Jessica, Chace, and herself at the Dallas Cowboys game: “@iamjessicaszohr #chace #dallas #cowboys #FriendsGiving,” she captioned the shot. As you may know, Chace’s brother-in-law is Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. (That’s right! Just like his on-screen counterpart on Gossip Girl, Chace has some seriously impressive familial connections.)

Not to be outdone by the Cowboys cheerleaders, Nina and Jessica broke it down with a Thanksgiving dance in the football stadium bleachers.: “Better late than never ... Dallas Cowboys stadium was our dance floor and living room for this years ThanksGiving Dance wars,” Nina captioned the vid of the BFFs giving it their all. “Romo wanted to be a part of it with us, he was ready to twerk it like its hot, but he was otherwise engaged. Happy Thanks Giving ! @itsmejessicaszohr @derekhough @juleshough #dancewar #dancebattle #dancewars Videography #ChaceCrawford @mariamenounos.”

Talks Holiday Plans..

Nina Dobrev Buys New Home in Los Angeles, Talks Holiday Plans

While Elena Gilbert is still a student at Whitmore College and unable to return to her Mystic Falls home, Nina Dobrev is jetsetting and purchasing homes with ease. The 25-year-old Vampire Diariesstar opened up to E! Online about her recent real estate investment as well as what she’ll be up to this holiday season.

Nina didn’t reveal many details about her new abode, but she did let us all in on some of her grand ideas about playing hostess with her gal pals as soon as she gets everything situated. The new house is in Los Angeles and will most likely be Nina’s home away from Atlanta and a place for her to crash when she’s not filming The Vampire Diaries.

“One of my favorite things to do is host a girls night where my girlfriends and I can get together and come together in the kitchen, test out new recipes, and just enjoy each others company,” she told the site. “I also love throwing a good game night with running charades and all! I’m especially excited to host these dinner and game nights once I’ve finished decorating my home, and after attending the new Restoration Hardware RH Atlanta Gallery store opening, I have so many ideas.”

Though she’s got big plans with her friends, Nina is also eager to head home for the holidays and spend some much-needed time with the fam.

“I’m really excited and looking forward to spending time with my family over the holidays. Since we don’t get to see each other very much during the year, I love to take full advantage of the time we get to spend together,” she continued. "It's going to be a great time filled with days on the slopes snowboarding with my brother and spending nights around the fireplace with my family hopefully making lots of s'mores."

Nina Dobrev, Kat Graham get festive!

‘The Vampire Diaries’ season 6 spoilers: Nina Dobrev, Kat Graham get festive

Are you ready for the holiday season? We sure hope so, given that Christmas is really not that far away at this point. Thursday marks Thanksgiving, and that marks what we really consider to be the kick-off point for everyone in America. (Canadians have been probably preparing for a week or two now.)

Christmas also means a chance to watch some holiday episodes of many of your favorite shows, and there is in particular an interesting installment of “The Vampire Diaries” coming up on The CW! Here is what we know right now. “Christmas Through Your Eyes” is the title of the hour, and we are going to spend at least a reasonable part of this story going back in time to when the characters were still in high school. That is why Kat Graham’s Bonnie is seen in the picture above, first posted by TV Guide, with longer hair. Maybe she is out of her prison-of-sorts by the time this episode airs two weeks from Thursday, but this is no evidence on way or another.

Still, it should be fun to see some happier times for Nina Dobrev and Candice Accola’s characters, even if it feels right now like this was mostly added to the proceedings to make things feel a little more like Christmas for the holidays, and for little other reason.

She Just Bought a House in LA!

Nina Dobrev Talks Holiday Plans and Reveals She Just Bought a House in LA

Ben Rose/Getty Images for Restoration Hardware

Nina Dobrev and her on-screen persona, Elena Gilbert, have something a common—a love of family!

The Vampire Diaries star opened up about what she is most excited for this holiday season, and, spoiler alert! It involves family, friends and fire! The Bulgarian beauty can't always make it back home, so she is going to soak up all the time she can get with her fam.

"Im really excited and looking forward to spending time with my family over the holidays. Since we don't get to see each other very much during the year I love to take full advantage of the time we get to spend together," she said.

Unlike her vampire character on the CW show, Nina doesn't have to wear a ring in order to be in the sun, which works out for her because while she is at home she'll be spending a lot of time in it this winter!

"It's going to be a great time filled with days on the slopes snowboarding with my brother and spending nights around the fireplace with my family hopefully making lots of s'mores :)."

Although she says she can't always make it back home to see her family, Nina has her new home to look forward to! The 25-year-old year old actress just purchased a new house in L.A. where she is looking forward to entertaining her friends.

"One of my favorite things to do is host a girls night where my girlfriends and I can get together and come together in the kitchen, test out new recipes and just enjoy each others company," she said. "I also love throwing a good game night with running charades and all! I'm especially excited to host these dinner and game nights once I've finished decorating my home, and after attending the new Restoration Hardware RH Atlanta Gallery store opening I have so many ideas."

The A-list store opening must have been a hotspot for creativity, as the new RH Atlanta Gallery boasts 70,000 square feet and six stories of stylish furniture vignettes, a rooftop garden and conservatory, and endless options for creating a chic abode. 

The party, which was also attended by best-selling Southern authors Emily Giffin and Kathryn Stockett, had Cipriani bellinis flowing while RH Music's British singer songwriter Edei and rock and soul sisters Larkin Poe performed, with DJ Chelsea Leyland spinning between sets.  

Nina Dobrev Hiding Secret Boyfriend!

Nina Dobrev Hiding Secret Boyfriend, Mark Foster, From Ian Somerhalder: Vampire Diaries Uproar

So guess what, ya’ll? CDL was totally right, Nina Dobrev has a secret boyfriend that she has been hiding from Ian Somerhalder. His name is Mark Foster [from the uber popular Foster The People], and he’s extremely successful and talented. We guessed this way back up the wazoo, considering there was no way that a girl of Nina’s talent and looks was going to be single for an extended period of time. I mean, it’s the cesspool of Hollywood, for god’s sake. Let’s all be a little realistic, you know?

Unfortunately some of Nina’s fans haven’t been reacting to this news in a positive manner, possibly egged on by the delusion of their beloved ‘Delena’ coupling in real life. They still think that Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are meant to be together, and they STILL think that they will eventually get back together. I mean…. delusionmuch?

So in that vein, can anyone blame Nina for keeping this news a secret from everyone, but ESPECIALLY Ian? Ian couldn’t bother with the same courtesy, considering that he was rubbing in his Nikki Reed relationship the minute it started happening [actually, probably even before it started happening]. In contrast, Nina’s being extremely cool about this, and one should commend her for not showing off all the men in her life to make Ian jealous.

In the end, though, there’s no way that this isn’t going to make things more uncomfortable for everyone on The Vampire Diaries set. Things are already at maximum awkward level there, what with Ian, his girlfriend, Nina, and now her boyfriend. And imagine – they’ll still have love scenes left to do together. How can we expect them to go through that if they’re in such vitriolic states with each other?

Chat It Up!

Nina Dobrev & Paul Wesley Chat It Up on 'Vampire Diaries' Set

Nina Dobrev is all bundled up while filming scenes for her hit show The Vampire Diaries on Thursday (November 20) in Atlanta, Ga.

The 25-year-old actress was seen shooting scenes with co-star Paul Wesley.

Though Nina was busy with the CW show, she still took the time to voice her concern over AIDS on the same day.

“Every day 650 babies are born with HIV. Join the fight to #endAIDS with @RED! Here’s how,” Nina tweeted.