October 14th 2024.
Ian Somerhalder, a talented actor, is best known for playing the role of Boone Carlyle in the popular sci-fi drama Lost. In a recent interview, the 45-year-old actor opened up about his regrets concerning his conduct on the set of the show.
During the first season of Lost, Ian's character, Boone, was involved in a complicated and somewhat unsettling relationship with his adoptive sister, Shannon, played by Maggie Grace. As the show established that any character could die at any moment, it was Boone who met his untimely death while trying to retrieve a radio from a crashed plane.
After his time on Lost, Ian went on to star in the supernatural teen drama The Vampire Diaries for eight seasons. In hindsight, he now reflects on his early days as an actor and admits to not always being the most professional.
In a new interview, Ian shared, "I don't think I would really change anything other than maybe with Lost." He continued, "I maybe complained about craft service or showed up late once or twice. I was so tired from the night before that I slept through my alarms. That's about as far as I can go."
Despite his character's untimely demise, Ian returned for the show's final episode, which received mixed reactions from fans. Prior to his breakthrough role on Lost, Ian had appeared in episodes of Smallville and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as movies such as The Rules of Attraction and Pulse.
In The Rules of Attraction, a 2003 thriller, Ian played the role of Paul Denton. However, it was his role as the charismatic vampire Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries that truly skyrocketed his career. Not only did Ian's brooding good looks and chemistry with co-star Nina Dobrev win him a legion of fans, but it also led to a real-life romance between the two.
Ian and Nina began dating in 2010 after meeting on the set of the show and continued to do so until their split in 2013. Despite their breakup, the two remained amicable enough to complete filming all eight seasons of The Vampire Diaries.
Since the cancellation of his 2019 TV series V-Wars, Ian has taken a step back from Hollywood to focus on his family. This includes his wife and former V-Wars co-star Nikki Reed, whom he married in 2015 after a whirlwind romance.
In a recent interview, Ian shared, "Once you reach a certain level, you think, 'Okay, I want to focus on family and the future of farming and food and energy and the big things.' I don't need to chase awards or anything that would make me feel better about myself."
He added, "It feels like it was yesterday, but at the same time, it also feels like a lifetime ago. I have enormous gratitude for this piece of work and the journey and the character and all the writing from both Lost and The Vampire Diaries."
Ian and Nikki now have two children together – seven-year-old daughter Bodhi and a one-year-old son. Last year, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child, and both shared heartwarming posts about the news on social media.
In her post, Nikki wrote, "Years of dreaming, manifesting, and praying over this very moment. So much love. What a gift." Ian also expressed his excitement for their growing family, writing, "All I've ever wanted from the time I was a young boy was to have a big family. Thank you, Nikki, for giving me that gift. Round two, here we go!"
As the couple continues to focus on their family, Ian has taken a step back from acting since 2009. He now spends his time on his farm, taking care of their animals, and enjoying the simple things in life. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, "That path has gotten me to where I feel most authentic anyway, which is in a pair of cowboy boots, feeding the cows and running horses."
It's heartwarming to see Ian and Nikki's love for each other and their growing family. Despite his success as an actor, Ian's true happiness lies in his family and the simple joys of life.
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