Several cast members from The Vampire Diaries have dated in real life, both during and after the show's run. Here are some notable examples:
On-Screen Couples Who Dated in Real Life:
- Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert) and Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore): The pair famously dated for three years, from 2011 to 2013.
- Paul Wesley (Stefan Salvatore) and Torrey DeVitto (Meredith Fell): They dated for a short period in 2010, both before and during their time on the show.
Other Notable Relationships:
- Joseph Morgan (Klaus Mikaelson) and Persia White (Selina): They began dating in 2011, before The Originals, and married in 2014.
- Kat Graham (Bonnie Bennett) and Cottrell Guidry: They dated for several years and even became engaged in 2017, but eventually called off the engagement in 2018.
- Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan) and True O'Brien: They dated from 2014 to 2017.
While these are just a few examples, the cast of The Vampire Diaries has had many other real-life relationships over the years.