He and wife Nikki Reed moved to a farm outside LA together, and Ian himself said in November that he left Hollywood "to raise my kids, build my companies, and get these films launched." The couple have two children, including a son born in June. Nikki's last acting credit was also V-Wars.
"Vampire Diaries" actor Ian Somerhalder is done with acting. In an E! News red carpet interview for his new documentary "Common Ground," Somerhalder opened up about leaving Hollywood behind. The documentary, which was released late last year, explores the benefits of regenerative agriculture with a star-studded cast.
The “Vampire Diaries” star attended a special screening of the documentary “Common Ground” in Los Angeles on Thursday and, speaking to E! News on the red carpet, addressed his decision to retire from acting. “I loved what I did for a really long time,” Somerhalder said. “I don't miss any of it.
"Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder does not regret stepping away from the Hollywood spotlight for a simpler life on a farm. Somerhalder, 45, recently shared that he does not miss acting at all, as he left his career in Hollywood behind. "I love what I did for a really long time.
Luther Swann on the 2019 series V-Wars. He also executive produced the 2023 environmental documentary Common Ground. Despite retiring from acting, he still manages to honor the legacy of The Vampire Diaries through his Brother's Bond bourbon line with Wesley.
They eventually went their separate ways in 2013, but maintained a professional and personal relationship after their split. From meeting on set to their post-breakup friendship, here's a look back at Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev's relationship.
According to Nina, things got “awkward” between them after she got cast and he didn't. They soon ended their relationship, and Nina went on to date her co-star Ian Somerhalder, who played Damon. Nina and Ian had a lot of chemistry on and off screen, but they broke up in 2013.
The online rumour mill went into overdrive this week when stories spread that heartthrob Somerhalder had popped the question to Dobrev, who then apparently turned him down. However, Dobrev's publicist has dismissed the story, saying: "There is no truth to this item at all. There was no proposal."
Having already earned some popularity on Lost, Somerhalder received one of the highest salaries of the cast, reportedly earning $40,000 per episode by the show's finale (while his initial payday is unreported at the moment). Currently, he has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Yes, Ian Gallagher's mental illness is addressed throughout the series "Shameless." Ian struggles with bipolar disorder, and the show depicts his challenges in managing his condition, including episodes of mania and depression.
In the midst of the season, he goes off his meds and becomes a religious fanatic called gay Jesus, and as a result he is arrested for a series of arson acts. During season 9, Ian is still having episodes of being a fanatic but when taking his medication, he snaps out of it.
Ian Somerhalder (aka Boone Carlyle) was the first character killed off Lost because he was the first actor to complain about a lack of screen time he was getting. He didn't really complain , he just ask for more screen time. He wanted to know what direction his character was going.
The 45-year-old actor and the 35-year-old actress stepped away from their acting careers several years ago and began working on their own farm located just outside of Los Angeles.
While starring on The Vampire Diaries together, Dobrev and Somerhalder dated for more than three years before calling it quits in 2013. Dobrev and Reed were actually friends -- and still are -- before Somerhalder started dating and eventually marrying Reed in 2015.
Dobrev, 32, and Somerhalder, 42, started dating in 2010 and took their romance public in 2012. They split in 2013, but they continued to work together until the Canadian actress left the show in 2015 (though she returned for the 2017 series finale).
'The Vampire Diaries' Alum Ian Somerhalder Has Left Hollywood Behind After Quitting Acting. Ian Somerhalder has no regrets after officially leaving Hollywood and his acting career behind. “I love what I did for a really long time. I love making films, I just did it for so long.
In 2015, Ian married his long-term partner Nikki Reed (from the Twilight franchise), who he now shares two children with. The pair have taken a break from acting and instead have been focusing on raising their families and managing their multiple businesses.
Who is the richest cast member of Vampire Diaries?
When ranking The Vampire Diaries cast net worth in 2022, Ian Somerhalder leads the pack with a net worth of $12 million. The second person is Nina Dobrev ($11 million), followed by Paul Wesley ($6 million), Candice King, Michael Trevino, and Zach Roerig ($4 million each).
He started to date Nikki months after they broke up, so he didn't cheat, at least not with Nikki, even Nina was seen holding hands with Derek Hough before he started publicly showing up with Nikki. About something like Ian's cheating is just a rumor, but that he was seen with Nikki months after, that's official.
"I've said this before, that we didn't break up because anything bad happened or because there wasn't love or friendship," Nina told host Maria Menounos. "I love him and the friendship is still strong and I think he's great and I care about him. And that didn't change. Yes, we're professional and that's fine.
Despite that, the Vampire Diaries stars have remained good friends following their split and have since moved on! Ian married Twilight star Nikki Reed in 2015 and Nina is happily dating Olympian Shaun White.
