There's no argument against the fact that Nina Dobrev has been very successful in Hollywood. Her net worth is around $11M and she's one of the most well-known modern actresses. It also helps that her BFF is Julianne Hough and she previously dated her co-star Ian Somerhalder on 'The Vampire Diaries' while, of course, starring on the series.
But then, she decided to leave 'TVD' for other opportunities, before the show had wrapped its final season.
Given the reason she apparently left the series, many viewers were curious to see what she would do next. What could possibly be bigger (or more lucrative) than a hit CW show? The thing is, if there is something bigger, fans haven't seen it yet from Nina Dobrev.
How Did Nina Dobrev Amass Her Net Worth?
Most of Nina Dobrev's net worth seems to stem from a few specific places; her vampire role, campaigns with brands like Dior, and her wine brand with BFF Julianne Hough. Sure, her other acting roles play a part, but there doesn't seem to have been one specific windfall (yet?).
But why hasn't Nina's career really soared, the way that some of her contemporaries' have?
When Nina Dobrev dropped out of 'The Vampire Diaries' somewhat abruptly, everyone assumed she had some big gig lined up. But a few years later, fans weren't sure her career had really "taken off," and weren't sure if she'd made the right choice.
Is Nina Dobrev Making More Money Now?
While it's impossible to tell exactly how much Nina is making these days, she hasn't quite caught up to some of her 'TVD' costars in terms of her overall net worth. True, some of the actors she worked with had already gotten their Hollywood start, whereas Nina's prior claim to fame (which is worth more now than it used to be!) was 'Degrassi.'
So Nina might have a bit of catching up to do, but if that's her goal, it's slow going so far. And one of the issues with her career growth is that she seems to be taking on work that doesn't quite hit the mark in terms of reaching audiences who really loved her in her previous roles.
Nina's Projects Haven't Quite Pushed Her Over The Edge
There's a perception that Nina Dobrev may have, in some ways, "peaked" since wrapping 'TVD.' After all, her acting resume, though it does include a Vin Diesel film, hasn't exactly blossomed since then. In fact, some wonder whether Nina may even regret having left the show when she did, because of the way her career has changed.
The thing is, Nina is doing what she had planned; moving beyond playing high school age characters and portraying an actual adult. But her recent projects haven't seemed to strike a chord with audiences who liked her as Elena/Katherine/etc.
Case in point? Recent reviews of Nina's Netflix film 'Love Hard.' It's a 2021 film set during the Christmas season, hence its timely release, but fans of Dobrev weren't really buying it. Various reviews of the movie trash it not just for being a rom-com, but for 'wasting' a "solid cast" on a tired theme that wasn't even well-orchestrated.
Sure, Nina plays an older character, but the catfishing scenario she runs into throws her into the same juvenile themes as portraying a human-vampire-human in high school did. Not only that, but the film itself had some gaping plot holes, and even Nina's acting ability couldn't save it.
Seriously, one review suggested that the film "makes no legible effort to be good." If that's the kind of work Nina is doing these days, is there any hope of reviving her career and making her net worth soar?
How Is Nina Dobrev Making Money Now?
The thing with Nina Dobrev's recent rom-com is that it's a Netflix project. And by now, everyone knows that Netflix has oodles of cash to spend on its talent and its products, which might mean that although the Christmas-y catfishing film didn't receive rave reviews, Netflix is very likely to invite Nina back for another project.
As fans have seen before, when an actor winds up signing on the dotted line with Netflix, it can be an amazing (and amazingly lucrative opportunity). While there's no official word on Nina's potential contract with the streaming giant, she is about to appear in another Netflix project (it's led by Adam Devine and involves Adam Sandler's production company).
Fans have even commented that Nina seems to be "taking over Netflix," and they're thrilled to see what she'll do next. Maybe that means positive things for Nina's pocketbook, too.