Nina Dobrev Moves On: Spotted on NYC Date With Model Dougie Joseph

It’s been ten months since Nina Dobrev and Shaun White called off their engagement, and the 37-year-old Vampire Diaries alum is ready to turn the page. On Saturday, July 11, Dobrev was photographed sharing intimate moments with model and Bondi Skin Co. cofounder Dougie Joseph, 35, during a stroll through New York City—clear evidence that she’s embraced her newfound single status with enthusiasm.

The pair looked completely at ease together, caught in several candid shots that showed real comfort and chemistry. In one photo, Joseph was seen kissing Dobrev’s cheek while positioning his hand on her waist, and in another, the two wrapped their arms around each other as they walked. It’s the kind of PDA that signals this isn’t a casual run-in—these two are definitely getting to know each other. Dobrev kept things low-key style-wise, pairing a navy slip dress with a matching baseball cap, while Joseph opted for dark denim, a white tee, and a brown cap.

The breakup with White, 39, came last September after nearly four years of dating. According to reports at the time, the split was amicable—no cheating involved—but the couple was working through logistics around the home they’d been renovating together. Sources indicated both wanted a family, but circumstances just didn’t align. Dobrev seemed to process the split with her characteristic humor, joking in February that she’d found“The One”when she posted a photo of herself hugging a Doberman named Winston, captioning it:“The new man in my life. Officially off the market. Sorry boys.”

Now it looks like there’s actual competition for that title. Neither Dobrev nor Joseph have publicly confirmed the status of their relationship, so we’re in that delicious early-dating territory where a single NYC outing can send the rumor mill spinning. What’s clear is that Dobrev’s ready to move forward, and if these photos are any indication, she’s doing it with genuine joy.