After her split with Shaun White, Nina Dobrev sparked dating rumors with Zac Efron during their recent trip to Europe. Their yacht outings, along with attending a wedding together, left fans wondering if the longtime friends were taking their relationship to a new level. However, according to sources, nothing is going on between the two. The actors are simply “good friends” who have known each other for “over a decade.”
Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron ‘have been good friends for over a decade,’ source claims
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White’s split left the internet buzzing, and her recent outing with Zac Efron added fuel to the fire, giving rise to dating rumors. In their exclusive report, Us Weekly quoted a source close to the situation. They claimed, “Nina and Zac are not dating and have been good friends for over a decade.”
The insider added, “Their friends always joke that they should date, but that is not what is going on.” The source also highlighted, “They have been there for each other through many phases of life and have always had each other’s back.”
The speculations began after the actors were spotted in several group outings this month. On September 18, they went for a swim off the Italian coast with friends, including Miles Teller, Keleigh Teller, and Chace Crawford.
Days later, the duo appeared on a yacht together, laughing and chatting away while looking at Dobrev’s phone. Additionally, they attended the wedding of the CEO of Ripple Labs, Brad Garlinghouse, in the South of France.
The timing of these outings has drawn everyone’s attention because Nina Dobrev is newly single after her recent split from snowboarder Shaun White. The former couple had been together for five years.
Dobrev “has been leaning on her family and friends recently,” the insider told Us Weekly. They added, “[She] has truly felt a lot of love and support. Everyone has been lifting her spirits and she has been in a better place after taking some time away following her split from Shaun.”
As far as Nina Dobrev and Zac Efron’s dating rumors are concerned, those closest to the actors insist their connection is nothing more than a longtime friendship.
