November 2nd 2024.
A former television star from the 2000s has opened up about his decision to step away from the world of acting. Ian Somerhalder, known for his roles in hit supernatural teen dramas, shared that his acting career is now "in the rear-view mirror."
Somerhalder first gained recognition for his role as Boone Carlyle in the popular series Lost from 2004 to 2010. He then went on to play Damon Salvatore in the CW's The Vampire Diaries, which aired for eight seasons from 2009 to 2017. The show followed the story of Elena Gilbert, a teenage girl who falls in love with a 161-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore. However, things become complicated when Damon, Stefan's older brother, returns to town and a love triangle emerges between the three characters. The success of The Vampire Diaries even led to a spin-off series, The Originals.
Since the end of The Vampire Diaries, Somerhalder has only appeared in one other series, the Netflix science fiction horror V Wars, which ran from 2019 to 2020. He has also been working on environmental documentaries and even launched a bourbon brand with his former co-star Paul Wesley.
In a recent interview with People, Somerhalder shared that he has no plans to return to acting anytime soon. "I think it's in the rearview mirror," he said. "We're building three companies at the same time and raising kids." Since getting married to his former co-star Nikki Reed in 2015, the couple has left Los Angeles and moved to a farm outside the city. They share two children, Bodhi and a one-year-old son.
Somerhalder's wife, Nikki Reed, also spoke about her career, saying that while there are no closed doors, she is currently focused on running two companies and working over 90 hours a week. She last appeared on screen in V Wars, alongside her husband.
In reference to his decision to step away from acting, Somerhalder posted on social media earlier this year, saying that it had been five years since he was professionally on camera. He added that he had taken a break to build companies, launch films, and raise his children. While he loved his acting career for a long time, he admitted that he doesn't miss it. Nikki, who is best known for her role in The Twilight Saga, also previously appeared in V Wars.
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