Shaun White is an American athlete known for his achievements in snowboarding and skateboarding. Born on September 3, 1986, in San Diego, California, White is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a five-time Olympian. He holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder and the most X Games gold medals in history.
At just 16, he turned professional in skateboarding, mentored by Tony Hawk, and became the first athlete to win gold at both the Summer and Winter X Games. His career includes multiple ESPY Awards and landmark victories like scoring a perfect 100 at the Winter X Games.
Shaun White's Fiancée
Shaun White is engaged to actress Nina Dobrev. The couple has been together since early 2020, making their relationship over 4 years strong as of mid-2025. They made their romance Instagram official in April 2020.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev first met formally in late 2019 at a motivational workshop hosted by Tony Robbins in Florida, according to People Magazine. Although they briefly crossed paths at an awards show in 2012, their official introduction and connection happened years later over dinner after the workshop.
Who is Nina Dobrev?
Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress of Bulgarian descent. She gained early recognition for her role as Mia Jones on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2006–2009) and rose to international fame as Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The CW's hit supernatural drama series The Vampire Diaries (2009–2015).
Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and raised in Toronto, Canada, Dobrev began her acting career in her teens, playing minor roles in film and television before her breakout. Following The Vampire Diaries, and acted in many big movies. In addition to acting, Dobrev has ventured into producing, taken on entrepreneurial projects (including co-founding Fresh Vine Wine), and participated in philanthropic efforts.
How old is Nina Dobrev?
Nina was born on January 9, 1989, and is 36 years old as of 2025.
When did Shaun White and Nina Dobrev get engaged?
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev got engaged in late October 2024. Shaun initially considered proposing during a summer vacation and later in Cape Town in November, but both plans fell through, once due to Nina’s knee injury and another because she suspected it was coming, according to Vogue.
Determined to surprise her, he staged a fake CFDA/Vogue dinner invite at The Golden Swan in New York City. Nina arrived in full Chanel, expecting to meet Anna Wintour, only to find White under an arch of white roses. Shocked and emotional, she initially responded with “No, no, no!” in disbelief before saying yes, as per Vogue. Friends joined for a celebration with champagne, caviar, Shake Shack, and dumplings. The couple kept the news private for a few days, but Nina soon embraced the moment and the ring. (via Vogue)
FAQs on Shaun White
A.Yes, Shaun and Nina are engaged as of 2025.
A. No, Shaun White does not have kids.
A. Nina Dobrev and Shaun White dated for five years before getting engaged in October 2024.
A. Shaun White only proposed to Nina Dobrev once, but he planned it multiple times before successfully surprising her in October.
A. Nina Dobrev's engagement ring is a 5-carat oval-shaped solitaire diamond designed by celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz
