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The Vampire Diaries wasn’t just about vampires, werewolves, and ancient curses—it also delivered some seriously passionate love stories. But what many fans love just as much are the real-life romances that blossomed off-screen between the stars. And even years after the show wrapped, the sparks are still flying—two former cast members just confirmed they’re dating in 2025, giving fans another reason to celebrate.
So, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the couples who found more than just screen time together in the TVD and The Originals universe.
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Ian Somerhalder (Damon) and Nina Dobrev (Elena) were the show’s power couple both on and off screen. The two dated from 2010 to 2013, bringing their fiery chemistry to life beyond Mystic Falls. Although they eventually broke up, they’ve kept things friendly since.
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Paul Wesley (Stefan) also had his share of romance. He was married to Torrey DeVitto (Dr. Meredith Fell) from 2011 to 2013, and later dated Phoebe Tonkin, who played Hayley in The Originals, for four years until 2017.
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Candice Accola (Caroline) has had a few rumored connections with her co-stars over the years, including Steven R. McQueen (Jeremy) and Zach Roerig (Matt). But in 2023, she made things official when she went public with her relationship with Steven Krueger, who played Josh on The Originals.
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Over in the French Quarter, The Originals stars Danielle Campbell (Davina) and Colin Woodell (Aiden) started dating in 2018 and announced their engagement in August 2023. Their real-life bond mirrored their characters’ tight-knit relationships within the show’s supernatural chaos.
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Joseph Morgan (Klaus Mikaelson) found love with Persia White, who played Abby Bennett, Bonnie’s mom. The couple met on The Vampire Diaries set and tied the knot in 2014, proving some on-set bonds can last a lifetime.
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And most recently, in 2025, fans were overjoyed to learn that Arielle Kebbel (Lexi Branson) and Zach Roerig (Matt Donovan) are officially dating. Their surprise announcement sent longtime fans into a nostalgic frenzy, bringing a new wave of love to the fan-favorite franchise.
It turns out that Mystic Falls and New Orleans weren’t just the backdrop for dramatic showdowns and tragic love stories—they were also the starting point for real-life relationships that fans continue to root for.