No, Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore did not break up in real life. They are fictional characters from the popular TV series The Vampire Diaries, played by actors Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder, respectively.
While the characters have a complicated relationship on the show, Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are not romantically involved in real life.
- Nina Dobrev has dated other actors, including Glen Powell and Shaun White.
- Ian Somerhalder is married to actress Nikki Reed.
The actors have maintained a professional relationship despite their on-screen romance. They continue to be friends and have even worked on other projects together after The Vampire Diaries ended.
