Overview

• Dobrev told TMZ at LAX on Oct. 1 that she and Efron are not dating, answering "yeah" when asked if they are just mates.
• She said she is "excited for the future" and noted "the only thing that's guaranteed is change" when asked about navigating her breakup publicly.
• Speculation about a romance grew after the pair were photographed together on a yacht in Italy and seen at events in the South of France with friends including Miles and Keleigh Teller and Chace Crawford.
• PEOPLE reported on Sept. 11 that Dobrev and Shaun White ended their engagement after five years together, following his proposal in October 2024.
• Reporting on the split's cause remains inconsistent, while Us Weekly and other outlets note Dobrev and Efron have been longtime friends and are not a couple.