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What happened to Nina Dobrev? Her bicycle accident and leg injury

  • In May, Nina Dobrev had a serious bicycle accident.
  • The Vampire Diaries Star was hospitalized for her injuries.
  • On June 2, she shared a series of photos of her leg in a splint during her recovery.

Nina Dobrev is on the road to recovery after a bicycle accident.

The Vampire Diaries The star is still recovering from an incident in May that landed her in the hospital. On June 2, the actress shared a series of photos of her leg in a splint and told her followers that they can expect her healing to take quite a while.

“•Life’s been looking a little different lately•,” she captioned her Instagram post. “I’m swapping the ‘selfie’ for the ‘leg pic.’ Get ready for leg content because that’s all I have in my camera roll right now 😂🙏🏼”

The post also included a sweet tribute to her boyfriend Shaun White, who appeared in a video wearing an “Elena Gilbert” sweatshirt. (Elena Gilbert was the name of Nina’s Vampire Diaries Character.)

In the comments section, her famous friends wished her all the best. “I mean, I love the leggings 🔥” Dancing with the stars togetherhost Julianne Hough wrote: “You are a rockstar!! I’m so glad you can rest. I’m sorry you have to rest but at least you have the best caregiver the planet has to offer.🖤🙏” breaking Bad Actor added Aaron Paul.

On May 20, Nina first shared the news of her accident with an Instagram post that read, “How it started vs. how it continues 🤕.”

In the first photo, Nina is seen posing relaxed and at ease on what looks like an electric bike. In the next photo, she is lying on a hospital bed with a neck brace, an IV in her arm, and a large bandage around her knee.

In her Instagram stories, the 35-year-old shared another photo of herself with a pout in her hospital bed.

She followed this message: “I’m fine but it’s going to be a long recovery.” She also added: “I think it’s safe to say my first time on a dirt bike will also be my last lol.”

Nina Dobrev bicycle accident injury hospital

Nina Dobrev/Instagram

Nina Dobrev captioned her Instagram story with the words: “I’m fine but the road to recovery lies ahead of me.”

Nina’s boyfriend Shaun later shared a photo of the star relaxing on a private plane, with her legs propped up on a pillow and looking out the window.

Of course, Nina is a big traveler – she regularly shares photos of herself around the world with Shaun – and she is also incredibly active. She previously told Women’s health that she likes to do a “workout cocktail” on different days, i.e. a mixture of yoga, running, strength training, boxing and group classes.

“As I get older, I’m more conscious of what I eat, how I eat it and what I do,” she said. “Doing something different every day has been the most fun and the most beneficial because you shock your body.”

Nina also said she feels strong and is looking forward to breaking a sweat. “I have to sweat somehow every day, even if it’s just in the steam room,” she said. “Some days are better than others.”

She values ​​a healthy diet and eats every two hours to keep her metabolism stable.

“I feel healthier,” she said. “You’re happier when your body is full, your brain is functioning better and you’re a nicer person. I think I got hungry because I was so busy running around that I wasn’t the best version of myself.”

Get well soon, Nina!

Portrait photo by Korin Miller

Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, and lifestyle trends. Her work appears in Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Self, Glamour, and more. She has a master’s degree from American University, lives on the beach, and hopes to one day own a mini pig and a taco truck.