Nina Dobrev has sparked new dating talk after she was photographed walking in New York City with model Douglas Joseph and her dog Maverick. The scene quickly caught the attention of fans online as Dobrev has kept her personal life low-key since her split from Sean White in September 2025. The actress hasn’t commented on the new photo, and the outing doesn’t confirm a romance, but fans are already keeping a close eye on the pair.
Nina Dobrev and Douglas Joseph spotted in New York
Just Jared reports that Dobrev, 37, was spotted out and about in New York City with Joseph this week. The outlet said the photo first surfaced via DeuxMoi when a fan submitted the sighting.Fans described Joseph as a “mystery” and called him “with all due respect, the hottest man I’ve ever met…perf match”.DeuxMoi later identified the man as Douglas Joseph, also known as Dougie Joseph. Just Jared reported that Dobrev follows him on Instagram. The outlet also noted that some fans believe the two are just friends, while others think the outlet could indicate something more.An X (formerly Twitter) account also shared the scene and wrote, “Nina Dobrev and Douglas Joseph were photographed together with Maverick in New York.”
Nina Dobrev Dating Rumors Grow up after watching Dougie Joseph
Joseph works as a model and co-founded men’s skincare brand Bondi Skin Co. Just Jared also reported that Dobrev’s close friend Julianne Hough follows her on Instagram, adding more fuel to the online discussion.Fans also pointed to one of Joseph’s old Instagram posts from April. “Bulgarians have a big week,” he wrote in the post. Just Jared pointed out that the post included a video of Joseph doing Bulgarian squats at the gym. Still, some fans connected the caption to Dobrev’s Bulgarian background. Dobrev has been single since splitting with ex-fiancé Sean White. The former couple ended their relationship in September 2025 after five years together.Soon, Dobrev faced rumors linking her to a well-known actor. He laughed off these claims and said they were just friends. The latest New York sighting has now sparked a new round of speculation, but neither Dobrev nor Joseph have publicly confirmed anything.
