Who Is Nina Dobrev’s New Boyfriend? All About Dougie Joseph
Fans were shocked when Nina Dobrev and Shaun White ended their engagement in September 2025, less than one year after White popped the question. At the time of their split, the couple had been together for six years.
After the breakup, Dobrev started spending a lot of time with girlfriends in New York City, and it wasn’t until about nine months after the split that she was linked to someone new. In June, Dobrev was spotted with Dougie Joseph for the first time, and another PDA-filled outing in July has the internet buzzing.
Below, Swooon rounded up everything to know about Joseph and his relationship with Dobrev so far.
Who is Dougie Joseph?
Joseph is a model who has walked for brands including Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss. He is also the founder of Bondi Skin Co., a skincare brand for men that’s “natural, vegan, and cruelty-free,” according to its Instagram.
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Is there an age difference between Nina Dobrev and Dougie Joseph?
There is a small age difference between Dobrev and Joseph. She was born on January 9, 1989, which means she’s currently 37 years old. Joseph was born in November 1990, which makes him 35, so Dobrev is just about two years older.
Where is Dougie Joseph from?
Joseph currently lives in New York City, but he’s from Australia. The model moved to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue his modeling career after he was scouted at a shoe store in his native Bondi Beach.
“New York was always the end goal,” he said on the Model Mentality podcast. “But getting the visa is a bit tricky. I probably did about three or four Europe trips before I was able to get signed in the U.S. and get that visa.”
How did Nina Dobrev and Dougie Joseph meet?
It’s unclear exactly how Dobrev and Joseph met, but it’s likely through running in the same circles in New York City. They were first spotted together on June 18 in a photo shared by DeuxMoi. At the time, Joseph was not identified, but later that day, new pics surfaced of them attending a Knicks championship parade, and Joseph’s identity was revealed.
On July 11, Dobrev and Joseph were all smiles while out and about in New York City. Another photo even featured him giving her a kiss on the cheek during their outing.
