The beloved supernatural teen drama The Vampire Diaries was first introduced to television viewers in 2009 and lasted until 2017, airing 171 episodes over the course of eight successful seasons.
Although the series’ ending was a sad moment for fans, the actors who made a huge impression on the show are still at it today, three years later and we’re taking a look at how they transformed from their showstopping characters into the gigs they’re currently taking on. Nina Dobrev, 31, who played Elena Gilbert on the show was perfect in the role of a young girl who lost her parents to car accident and ultimately falls in love with a vampire before falling in love with his brother and then back with him.
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