Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron sparked attention during a summer getaway when photos of their beachside outing surfaced online. The actors appeared relaxed as they spent time together in the sun, sharing lighthearted moments that quickly fueled speculation. The images circulated widely across social media, drawing curiosity about their connection and what may be unfolding.
Here’s what we know about their outing, the rumors it stirred, and the reactions it generated.
Are Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron dating?
Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron have not confirmed they are dating.
The pair were recently photographed vacationing on a yacht off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. The trip came just days after Dobrev’s breakup with fiancé Shaun White. Images showed Dobrev and Efron talking, laughing, and appearing close.
Reports note that Dobrev, 36, and Efron, 37, joined a larger group of friends. The group included Miles and Keleigh Teller as well as Chace Crawford and Kelsey Merritt. Keleigh Sperry shared group photos on Instagram, where fans speculated on the pair’s chemistry.
Insiders told Daily Mail that this is just a “post-breakup” getaway with good vibes and clarified that nothing romantic “currently exists.”
The trip followed Dobrev’s confirmed split from White on September 11. The couple had been engaged for nearly a year and together for five years. Sources told People the separation was “mutual.” During the vacation, Dobrev appeared in good spirits and posed in swimsuits for photos shared by friends.
Efron debuted a new bleached-blonde hairstyle during the trip. He also paddle boarded, dove into the sea, and rode water scooters. He last publicly dated Australian model Vanessa Valladares from 2020 to 2021. His dating history includes Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandra Daddario, and Lily Collins.
Dobrev previously dated Ian Somerhalder and was most recently engaged to White. She first appeared publicly with Efron at a basketball game in 2010. She later joined him in a fitness video on his YouTube channel. Photos from their Italian getaway sparked dating rumors. Sources emphasize that the pair are vacationing as friends with no confirmed relationship between them.
