THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Vampire Diaries'

Olivia SinghJul 23, 2020, 20:37 IST

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder on season one of "The Vampire Diaries."The CW

"The Vampire Diaries" premiered on The CW in 2009 and ended in 2017.
The series starred Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.
Since the show ended, the cast members have gone on to star in other movies and TV shows. Some have also started families.

From 2009 to 2017, The CW's "The Vampire Diaries" was a fan-favorite show. The series led Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder to become well-known actors during a time when vampire-based shows and films were at peak popularity.

In the years since the show first premiered, "TVD" cast members have gone on to star in movies, pursue music, and start their own families.

Keep reading to find out what the stars of the hit show have been up to.

Nina Dobrev played leading lady Elena Gilbert.

Elena Gilbert later became a doctor. The CW

Dobrev left the show after season six, but returned for the series finale in 2017.

Nina Dobrev in November 2019. Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE/MediaPunch/IPX

Paul Wesley starred as brooding vampire Stefan Salvatore.

His brother often called him "Saint Stefan," because he tried to put others ahead of himself. The CW

Wesley continues to act on TV shows, but has also stepped into directing and starring in off-Broadway productions.

Paul Wesley in March 2020. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

Ian Somerhalder is known for his role as Damon Salvatore.

Prior to "TVD," Ian Somerhalder played Boone Carlyle on "Lost." The CW

Somerhalder starred on a vampire-centric Netflix show called "V Wars."

Ian Somerhalder in November 2019. Jun Sato/WireImage

Kat Graham charmed fans as Bonnie Bennett, the town's resident witch.

Because of her special abilities, Bonnie often found herself being asked to do favors for others. The CW

In addition to acting, Graham is also a singer.

Kat Graham in January 2020. Christophe Ena/AP

Candice King (then Candice Accola) starred as perfectionist Caroline Forbes.

When Caroline first saw Stefan at school, she was immediately interested in him. The CW

She married The Fray member Joe King in 2014 and they have a daughter named Florence.

Candice King in June 2018. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Matt Donovan — one of the few characters who managed to remain a human on "TVD" — was played by Zach Roerig.

Matt dated Elena, but she broke up with him following the death of her parents. The CW

Roerig reprised his role as Matt Donovan on "Legacies," the "Originals" spin-off.

Zach Roerig on "Legacies." The CW

Michael Trevino starred as werewolf (and eventual hybrid) Tyler Lockwood.

Michael Trevino originally auditioned for both Stefan and Damon. The CW

Fan of Trevino can catch him on the "Roswell" reboot, which got renewed for a third season on The CW.

Michael Trevino in January 2019. David Edwards/MediaPunch /IPX

Steven R. McQueen played Elena's younger brother, Jeremy Gilbert.

When the show first started, Jeremy turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with his parents' death. The CW

McQueen portrayed Jeremy again when he guest-starred on "Legacies" in 2018.

Steven R. McQueen in July 2019. Michael Tran/Getty Images

Alaric Saltzman, played by Matthew Davis, was introduced on season one as a history teacher at Mystic Fall High School.

Alaric was actually married to Elena's birth mother, Isobel. The CW

The CW's "Legacies" marks the third show in which Davis stars as Alaric Saltzman.

Pre-"TVD," Matthew Davis played Warner in "Legally Blonde." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Vicki Donovan — Matt's sister — was portrayed by Kayla Ewell.

One of Kayla Ewell's earliest roles was on "Freaks and Geeks." The CW

Ewell is good friends with Candice King, and the two have their own podcast together.

Kayla Ewell in October 2018/ David Livingston/Getty Images

Sara Canning played Jenna Sommers — also known as Aunt Jenna.

She moved in with Elena and Jeremy to be their guardian following the death of Grayson and Miranda Gilbert. The CW

Canning appeared as Katherine Drew on The CW's new show "Nancy Drew."

Sara Canning in July 2017. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Michael Malarkey's Enzo didn't join the show until season five — but he became an important character.

Enzo and Damon met in the 1950s after being imprisoned. The CW

Michael Malarkey is a musician and actor.

Michael Malarkey in March 2019. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Marguerite MacIntyre starred as Caroline's mother, Liz Forbes.

She was a sheriff and had an unlikely friendship with Damon. The CW

MacIntyre appeared on one episode of Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere."

Marguerite MacIntyre on "Little Fires Everywhere." Hulu

Joseph Morgan played fan-favorite character Klaus Mikaelson.

Joseph Morgan on season two of "The Vampire Diaries." The CW

Morgan stars on a TV adaptation of Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World."

Joseph Morgan on "Brave New World." Peacock

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