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Nina Dobrev’s ‘Break FreeTikTok Reignites Focus on Shaun White Split

Entertainment outlets describe the September breakup as rooted in conflicting plans for marriage and children, with sources also rejecting cheating claims.

Overview

  • Nina Dobrev posted a Nov. 13 TikTok lip‑syncing Ariana Grande’s “Break Free,” flashing her middle finger and then her ring finger as she mouthed “I can’t pretend anymore,” drawing heavy viewer engagement.
  • Shortly after the video circulated, she appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Eternity without her engagement ring.
  • People confirmed in September that Dobrev, 36, and Shaun White, 39, ended their engagement after about five years together.
  • Reporting from People and other outlets ties the split to differing life goals around marriage and children, with one People source saying it wasn’t one‑sided and others saying she wanted to move forward and he did not.
  • Us Weekly sourcing has pushed back on online rumors by saying there was no cheating during the relationship, and neither Dobrev nor White has issued a detailed public statement about the TikTok.