While rumors have circulated about a possible romantic link between Shaun White’s former fiancée, Nina Dobrev, and actor Zac Efron, various speculations about Shaun’s own relationships have also appeared online, including talk of a connection with skier Eileen Gu.
Shaun White is a well-known American snowboarder with three Olympic gold medals, and Eileen Gu is a talented freestyle skier who has won two Olympic gold medals for China and holds several world records.
Fans noticed them together at events, which sparked rumors about their potential romantic connection.
Similarly, according to Deuxmoi, Eileen and Shaun were romantically involved. However, there is no evidence to confirm the rumors.
Instead, in June 2025, Eileen Gu joined The Snow League, a competition series started by Shaun White, as a global ambassador.
She will compete in events and help promote the league. Shaun White praised her skills and creativity in a press release, calling her a perfect fit for the group’s goals.
Besides their professional relationship, neither of them has reported anything beyond work.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev Parted Ways After Five Years of Relationship!
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev, an actress known for her role in the television series The Vampire Diaries, first met in 2019 at a workshop led by motivational speaker Tony Robbins.
They connected quickly, and by early 2020, they started dating. Later, in April 2020, news outlets confirmed their relationship.
Similarly, a month later in May, Shaun also made their relationship official, sharing pictures of Nina cutting his hair during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nina and Shaun were often spotted in public. In May 2022, they made their first red carpet appearance as a pair at the London premiere of the film Top Gun: Maverick.
They traveled often, sharing photos from places like South Africa, Italy, and Aspen.
It was in October 2024 that their relationship reached a milestone when Shaun proposed to Nina in a New York City restaurant.
He shared a photo of the moment on social media, kneeling with a five-carat diamond ring. Whereas Nina posted her own update, calling it a happy surprise.
Nonetheless, their engagement ended in September 2025. On September 11, reports confirmed they had split after more than five years together.
Just days before the news, on August 31, they were photographed holding hands at a Los Angeles market. Whereas on September 7, 2025, Nina appeared without her ring at a film event.
Although the precise reason behind their split remains unknown, according to Deuxmoi, Shaun and Nina had been on and off, attending couples counseling for a long time.
The actress wanted to start a family, whereas Shaun wouldn’t even commit to wedding planning or picking a date.
Having said that, the reason behind their failed relationship remains concealed.
Eileen Gu Was Rumored to be In a Relationship With Leon Marchand!
Rumors surrounding Eileen Gu and French swimmer Leon Marchand began in August 2024, when a video from a Paris nightclub after-party showed them dancing closely together.
They held what looked like an Olympic medal and made gestures that seemed affectionate, like a kiss.
In no time, the clip made waves on social media. Likewise, the fact that they follow each other on Instagram added to the speculation.
That said, neither Eileen nor Leon confirmed a romance. In October 2024, Leon spoke to a French media outlet and said his studies in computer science in the United States left no room for a relationship.
He put an end to the rumors by focusing on school and swimming. Whereas Eileen has kept her private life out of the spotlight.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Shaun was born to parents Cathy and Roger White. He has elder siblings, Kari and Jesse, who inspired him to start snowboarding and skateboarding.
- His mother, Cathy, worked as a waitress, and his father, Roger, had a job at the local water department in San Clemente, California.
