Why do we care about Nina’s bank account? Because it’s totally ridiculous. She played a high school student for eight seasons. By Season 6, she was 27 years old. The irony is delicious.
And here’s a funny detail: She made more than Ian Somerhalder in the first few seasons. Yes, the guy playing Damon. Nina was the highest-paid cast member for a hot minute. That’s girl power with a side of silver daggers.
She also negotiated a huge raise just before her character died. Smart move. Elena Gilbert disappeared into a sleeping curse, but Nina’s bank account woke up.
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Want a twist? Nina Dobrev’s total earnings from the show are estimated at over $20 million. That includes her eight seasons and three different character roles. Katherine, Elena, and the silly Amara? One actress, triple the paycheck.
She also made extra cash for stunt work. When she did her own stunts—like jumping out of windows or fighting vampires—she got a bonus. Cha-ching.
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And get this: She once joked that the vampire contacts lenses hurt her eyes. But for $200,000 an episode, she’d wear them forever. Relatable.
