Ever since Nina Dobrev first graced our screens in teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, the Canadian actress has been an immensely popular celeb. Most famous for her role as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries, Dobrev may be a small screen star, but that hasn't stopped her from becoming extremely rich.
With a reported net worth of $11 million, the actress is richer than you think, and that sum is rising considerably. A series of wise career moves and shrewd financial decisions have turned her into a multimillionaire celeb. From big brand collabs to her surprising personal business ventures, here's how Nina Dobrev makes her money.
Updated on November 18, 2021, by Michael Chaar: Nina Dobrev got her big break back on the hit Canadians series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. She later came to become one of the biggest TV actresses after scoring a spot on The Vampire Diaries. Both shows have contributed to her growing $11 million net worth, however, she's made her millions elsewhere, too. In addition to being an ambassador for both Reebok and Christian Dior, Nina Dobrev has appeared in international commercials, mainly Lux hair care products in Japan. Nina has also appeared in two high-grossing films, XxX alongside Vin Diesel, and Perks Of Being A Wallflower. Luckily for Nina, her acting career is steadily on the rise after scoring a deal with Netflix appearing in the most recent rom-com release, Love Hard.
10 Astute Career Choices From A Young Age
As an actress, Nina Dobrev knew that she had to make some smart career moves in order to get rich and famous. Her first acting role was in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation, which also starred Drake before he became a rap superstar. The show was a hit and launched Dobrev's career.
What's more, Dobrev has been astute in remaining friends with her former co-star, Drake, who no doubt can supply plenty of profitable connections for the actress.
9 How Much Money Nina Dobrev Made From 'The Vampire Diaries'
Undoubtedly her most famous role, Dobrev starred in the hit supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2015. As the alluring Elena, Dobrev was catapulted into mainstream stardom and her IRL romance with hunky co-star Ian Somerhalder contributed enormously to her celebrity status.
For her role, Dobrev was paid $40,000 per episode, which is pretty impressive considering that each series produced 22 episodes.
8 Nina Dobrev Has A Lucrative Deal With Dior
One major way of raking in big bucks as a celeb is to land an ambassadorship with a luxury brand. In 2019, Dobrev was named beauty ambassador for Dior, and this year she was promoted to the ambassador of Parfums Christian Dior.
While it's not known how much Dior pays her, luxury brands tend to dish out millions to their celeb brand ambassadors. For instance, Robert Pattinson made $12 million from his Dior deal, while Charlize Theron made a whopping $55 million to promote Dior's J'adore fragrance.
7 Nina's Instagram Account Attracts Millions Of Fans
Instagram users with hundreds of thousands of followers can make a ton of money from their posts. So just imagine how much cash celebs with millions of followers can expect to make. Dobrev has an amazing 23.5 million Instagram followers, which helps contribute to her wealth. Those who have over $1 million followers on the platform can make upwards of $100,000 per post.
6 This Is Her Surprising Personal Business Venture
Dobrev's BBF is fellow actress Julianne Hough, with whom she has been pals for almost a decade. This year, the pair launched their own wine business, Fresh Vine Wines, which sells low sugar, low carb, and vegan-friendly wines. Bottles range from $14.89 to $21.89, while a gift box costs $75. With 95.8 Instagram followers, the business is clearly a financial hit for both women.
5 Nina Dobrev's Reebok Gig Is Worth A Lot
Last year, fitness fanatic Dobrev was announced as a brand ambassador for Reebok x Les Mills. A subsidiary of Adidas, Reebok made over $2 billion in 2020 alone. Subsequently, celeb brand ambassadors can expect to amass greater wealth from their endorsements.
For example, 50 Cent's Reebok deal was worth $80 million. While Dobrev's earnings for the sportswear brand will likely be much less than that, her endorsement will still see her taking home vast sums of cash.
4 The 'XXX' Movies Have Seen Her Rake In More Money
The xXx movie series is one of the most lucrative of all time. Dobrev starred in the third installment, 2017's xXx: Return of Xander Cage, which grossed over $346 million at the box office.
Not only is it the franchise's highest-grossing movie, but it is also the highest-grossing picture that Revolution Studios have ever made. Subsequently, Dobrev's salary, coupled with royalty payments, has seen her grow even richer.Nina Dobrev's Got Milk Campaign
One of the most famous and distinctive ad campaigns of all time, the Got Milk? advertisements are a profitable venture, one that has attracted the A-list likes of Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Beyoncé to name a few. In 2012, Dobrev appeared in a Got Milk? ad along with her mom.
According to the University of Berkeley, the campaign has a $23 million a year marketing budget, so celebs are likely to earn a princely sum for their appearances.
3 Dobrev's Glossy Locks Attracted The Japanese Market
Dobrev has enviably long and glossy dark hair, which led to a collab with shampoo brand LUX. In particular, the actress' silky tresses attracted the attention of the Japanese market, so Dobrev appeared in commercials for LUX Japan.
The actress has been wise in ensuring that her distinctive face receives both national and international recognition, thereby increasing her net worth.
2 This High-Grossing Movie Added To Nina Dobrev's Millions
She may be best known for her roles on the small screen, but Nina Dobrev has also starred in movies. One of her most acclaimed big-screen ventures was in 2012's The Perks of Being a Wallflower, in which she starred alongside Harry Potter alum Emma Watson.
Although Dobrev did not have a lead role in the movie, she would have nonetheless benefitted financially from its success. The movie was a hit, grossing $33.4 million against a modest budget of $13 million.
1 Nina's Deal With Netflix
Nina Dobrev returned to the big screen with her newest film on Netflix, Love Hard. This movie just dropped on the streaming platform and has certainly contributed to Nina's growing net worth. Dobrev appears alongside Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, and Harry Shum Jr., to name a few, in what is certainly a rom-com to look out for!