Overview

• Ian Somerhalder has not acted professionally for five years, choosing to focus on environmental projects and raising his family.
• Somerhalder credits his time on Lost for sparking his interest in environmental conservation, despite having a difficult experience on the show.
• The success of The Vampire Diaries, which has been seen by approximately 1.2 billion people globally, provided him a platform for his conservation efforts.
• He has shifted his focus to projects like soil health regeneration and farming, which he believes are more meaningful than pursuing further acting roles.
• Somerhalder continues to engage with fans and promote his Brother’s Bond Bourbon brand, co-founded with his Vampire Diaries co-star Paul Wesley.