Ian Somerhalder
Ian Somerhalder is an American actor. His most well-known role is as Damon Salvatore on The CW's The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017). He also had supporting roles on Lost, V Wars and The Rules of Attraction. Somerhalder is active in several charity organizations, including the It Gets Better Project to support LGBTQ+ youth and various animal-related organizations. He launched his own organization, the Ian Somerhalder Foundation, in 2010 to raise awareness about protecting the environment and animals. He married Twilight star Nikki Reed in 2015, and the two welcomed a daughter in 2017.
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'Lost' Cast: Where Are They Now?
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The Cast of The Vampire Diaries: Where Are They Now?
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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's Relationship Timeline
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EMA Awards Red Carpet Arrivals: See Photos of Michelle Pfeiffer, Jane Fonda and More
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Ian Somerhalder Reflects on Living on a Farm After Retiring from Acting: ‘I Love What I Did for a Really Long Time’
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Michael Jordan's Tequila, The Rolling Stone's New Rum, Plus More Stars in the Alcohol Business
Ian Somerhalder Says He Loves to Sing with Paul Wesley: 'Or I Sing in His Ear' (Exclusive)
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See All the Stars at the 2023 US Open in N.Y.C.
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Paul Wesley Says He'll 'Try to Figure Out' If He's 'Team Conrad or Jeremiah' from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
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All About Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed's Daughter Bodhi Soleil
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Welcome Second Baby in Home Water Birth: 'This Sweet Boy'
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Pregnant Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Step Out for Pre-Oscars Celebration Ahead of Baby No. 2
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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Reveal They're Expecting Second Baby After 'Years of Dreaming'
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It's Sagittarius Season! 50 Celebs Who Share the Zodiac Sign
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Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev's Relationship: A Look Back
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Castmates Who Found Lifelong Friendships On Set
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Paul Wesley on How 'Vampire Diaries' Fans Still Show Up for Them — Sometimes to the Point Police Are Involved
Ian Somerhalder Says Moving to a Farm with Nikki Reed was 'Magic' and Showed Him 'Moments Matter'
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Why Nikki Reed Left Hollywood for Farm Life: 'Nature Is the Best Form of Therapy'
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Harold Perrineau Is Still in Touch with 'Lost' Costars Josh Holloway and Daniel Dae Kim: '3 Amigos'
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Celebrities Whose Exes and Current Loves Get Along Great
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Ian Somerhalder Credits Wife Nikki Reed for Helping Him Out of a 'Terrible Business Situation'
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Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder Remained 'Professional' on 'TVD' Set After Split, Says Claire Holt
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Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder on Friendship and Their New Bourbon: It's a 'Brotherhood'
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Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Gisele Bündchen Tackle the Planet Crisis in Kiss the Ground
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Nikki Reed Designed the Cutest Earth Day T-Shirts — and They're Made from Recycled Water Bottles
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Ian Somerhalder Reveals the Very Young Age He Lost His Virginity
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Paul Wesley Reveals How He Wanted The Vampire Diaries to End — with Even More Deaths
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Nikki Reed on the 'Greatest Lesson' She Learned from Daughter Bodhi: 'Your Child Is Born Exactly Who They Are'
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Cheers! Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley to Launch Bourbon Line: 'It's Going To Be Fun'
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Jason Momoa's Friends — Including Emilia Clarke! — Throw Him a Surprise Birthday Party
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Ian Somerhalder Abandons New Hairstyle in the Middle of Cutting It as the 'Wine Wore Off'
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Nikki Reed on 'Transitioning' 19-Month-Old Daughter from Breastfeeding Four Times a Day to Two
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Nina Dobrev Defends Friendship With Ex Ian Somerhalder and Wife Nikki Reed: It's 'Not Weird'
Ian Somerhalder Gets 'Fired Up' After Shoppers Question His Veggie-Filled Grocery Cart
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Why Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Changed Their Lifestyle After the Birth of Their Daughter
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Take Your Cat to the Vet Day Is Approaching — and Ian Somerhalder Wants You to 'Celebrate'
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Ian Somerhalder's Beloved Dog Dies: 'I've Never Known a More Incredible Animal'
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Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder Share Loving 3-Year Anniversary Posts: 'This Journey Is So Beautiful'
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Ian Somerhalder Is Returning to His Vampire Roots in New Netflix Drama 'V-Wars'
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Forget Fashion Week! Ian Somerhalder Hosted a Precious Pup Pageant You Need to See Right Now
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New Mom Nikki Reed Reflects on 2017 with Nude Throwback Maternity Photo: 'You Changed Me Forever'
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Nikki Reed Reveals the Secret to Her 'Long Happy Marriage' with Husband Ian Somerhalder
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Walk the Red Carpet Hours After Apologizing for Birth Control Controversy
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Apologize After Retelling 'Goofy' Story About Throwing Out Birth Control
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Nikki Reed Addresses Backlash Over Pregnancy Podcast: 'How Dare You Cast a Dark Shadow'
Nikki Reed on Deciding to Start a Family: Husband Ian Somerhalder 'Threw Out All My Birth Control Pills'
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Amanda Seyfried, Kristen Bell and 6 Other Famous Furry Foster Parents
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Nikki Reed Shows Off Her Post-Baby Body as She Does Some Postpartum Yoga With Her Brother
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Ian Somerhalder Writes Loving Note to 'Inspiring' Wife Nikki Reed After Birth of Their Daughter
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Welcome Daughter Bodhi Soleil
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Ian Somerhalder Shares How the Poop, Pee and Patience Involved in Caring for Kittens Prepared Him for Fatherhood
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Will Take 'One Month of Silence' After Their Baby Arrives: 'No Visitors,' No Phones
Look Who's on Diaper Duty! 10 Hot Celebs Who Became Dads This Year
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Photographic Proof Ian and Nikki Have Always Been the Cutest Couple Ever
Ian Somerhalder Celebrates Two Years of Marriage with Nikki Reed: 'Thank You For Being My Best Friend'
'Team Somereed!' Nina Dobrev Enjoys 'Farewell Dinner' with Ex-Boyfriend Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed
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Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Think You Should #ProbablyVote (and Paul Wesley Does, Too)
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Kat Graham Says Costar Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed Are 'Perfect Because of Their Philanthropy'
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'The Vampire Diaries' Is Officially Coming to an End After 8 Seasons
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Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder's Guide to Showing the World How Much You Love Each Other
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Puppy Love! Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder Celebrate First Valentine's Day as a Married Couple at Mardi Gras Animal Charity Event
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Nina Dobrev Chokes Up During Final Teen Choice Award Acceptance for 'The Vampire Diaries'