In 2017, fans said goodbye to the stars of The Vampire Diaries. More than a decade after its premiere, here's what the beloved cast has been up to since.
The CW hit debuted in 2009, drawing viewers into the supernatural world of Mystic Falls, Virginia—inspired by L.J. Smith's Vampire Diaries novels. Over 171 episodes across 8 seasons, it centered on orphan Elena Gilbert and her transformative romance with vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore. The series concluded without its lead actress but launched two spin-offs: The Originals and Legacies. Catch up with the main cast below.
The heart of the love triangle—and also Katherine Pierce, her doppelgänger—Dobrev exited after season 6 but returned for the finale. The Bulgarian-Canadian actress has since starred in films like xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Flatliners with Elliot Page, and Let's Be Cops. She also reunited with Degrassi castmates in Drake's music video I'm Upset.
After hanging up his bad-boy persona, Somerhalder stepped back to focus on family life with wife Nikki Reed (Twilight) and their daughter. He returned to vampire lore in Netflix's V-Wars (2019) as Dr. Luther Swann, investigating a monstrous plague—though it was canceled after one season.
The brooding Salvatore brother turned director during the show's run, helming a Legacies episode and his short film Isabel. He continues acting in series like Tell Me a Story and partnered with Somerhalder on their bourbon brand, Brother's Bond Bourbon.
The fan-favorite witch and Elena's best friend showcased her versatility with three EPs in music. A Netflix holiday movie regular, she's starred in A Christmas Reunion, The Holiday Calendar, and the Tupac biopic All Eyez on Me.
The perky cheerleader-turned-vampire reprised Caroline in The Originals. She co-hosts the podcast Directionally Challenged with castmate Kayla Ewell (Vicki Donovan), offering advice for young women. In 2020, she welcomed her second child with husband Joe King of The Fray.
The sole major human character—from teen to sheriff—made recurring appearances in Legacies. He's also guested in The Gifted, God Friended Me, and Netflix's Dare Me.
The werewolf departed in season 6 but returned for the end. Since 2019, he's starred as Kyle Valenti in The CW's Roswell, New Mexico alongside Tyler Blackburn (Pretty Little Liars) and Nathan Parsons (The Originals).
The vampire-hunting history teacher crossed into The Originals and anchored Legacies, renewed for a third season in 2020. He made headlines on Twitter after a public spat with Paul Wesley over the U.S. presidential election.
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