Nina Dobrev Quotes & Sayings

I like to keep some things to myself, because its called a private life, not public. — Nina Dobrev

With every job you get more comfortable, you do better, you're more confident. — Nina Dobrev

I read the 'Twilight' books before the movie and the whole craze happened. And then I loved it. I was in love with Edward before every other girl that says she's in love with him was. Because I read them a long time ago shooting a movie in Salt Lake City, and one of Stephenie Meyer's friends said, 'Make sure you read my friend's book.' — Nina Dobrev

I'm not just going to accept something because it's a lot of money. I'm an artist; content is incredibly important to me. — Nina Dobrev

Whether it's a bright shoe or a clutch or a lipstick, I've had a lot of fun using color contacts as an accessory. — Nina Dobrev

I don't like any kind of negativity. I try to be good to everyone, whether it's a love, a friend, an ex. I'll always try to treat people the way I want to be treated. — Nina Dobrev

I literally pass out when I see blood. — Nina Dobrev

Running is my solo time; working my muscles outside in fresh air is therapeutic. — Nina Dobrev

I've reached a point where I'm comfortable in my own skin, and I do what I need to do, to feel good, but I'm built the way I am. The dancer's feet, the bruises on my legs, they're not going to go away. I think real girls have bruises. Tough chicks get bruised. They get dirty. And they have fun. — Nina Dobrev

When we do get a little time off, I tend to watch movies, go to dinners, and keep it low-key. — Nina Dobrev

I try not to read best-dressed lists or anything like that. For every good thing, there will often be a not-so-nice thing people would say. — Nina Dobrev

Over the holidays is when I have the most occasions to cook and bake. — Nina Dobrev

I know a lot of people dread going to work every morning, but my work is playing pretend and doing stunts and screaming. It's a lot of fun and I get to play dress up. Every day is exciting and different and new and cool. I couldn't be more grateful. — Nina Dobrev

The things and the projects that I want to be a part of are not the ones that I get offered. I get offered a lot, but it's not what I'm interested in. So I have to fight very hard for the things that I want to do and to work with the filmmakers that I want to work with. — Nina Dobrev

I'm progressive in some ways, old-fashioned in others. I like it when guys hold the door open and are sweet and thoughtful. — Nina Dobrev

It's challenging and interesting for me to work on projects that are unique and unconventional. I'm so bored with seeing the same recycled material. — Nina Dobrev

Every role is a challenge.I want to keep doing everything I want to try to do things that aren't similar to one another. — Nina Dobrev

I was a rhythmic and athletic gymnast for a little while. Then, when I quit gymnastics, I fell in love with yoga. So sometimes I think I'd like to open up a yoga studio. — Nina Dobrev

Sometimes, the only way to discover who we are, is by figuring out who we are not. — Nina Dobrev

Starving to be skinny isn't my thing. When I don't eat, it affects my mood! On-set, I fuel up with small meals and I'm always grabbing high-protein snacks, like almonds. Chai lattes with espresso also keep me going. — Nina Dobrev

I think everyone's dream is to be an actress, but I never really thought it was going to happen. Now that it's happening, it's incredible. I do a lot of other things, too. I'm not stuck in this little world. I'm aware that we're in the middle of an economic crisis in the U.S. There's a lot going on in the world, and I'm really happy and excited about what I have and I don't take it for granted. I'm pretty lucky. — Nina Dobrev

Somebody who talks about how much they're eating and counts calories is unattractive to me. And when you limit yourself in the things you eat, it affects your mood. I've seen people who are a nightmare to be around because they're not eating. That's why I always have an apple in my purse or a Luna Bar in the glove box in case I get stuck in traffic - I don't even want to be alone in the car with myself if I'm hungry! — Nina Dobrev

After going to Australia, it's hard to go anywhere after that. I want to move there. I'm obsessed with it. — Nina Dobrev

I went on a date once with a police officer, unbeknownst to me. I thought he was a regular guy. And when I found out that he was a police officer ... I wasn't so into it. I got paranoid that I would illegally cross the street and get a ticket for jay walking. — Nina Dobrev

I'm kind of a globetrotter. I've been traveling since I was born and living in different locations. — Nina Dobrev

My love can't be purchased ... Best gifts have been well-thought-out surprises. — Nina Dobrev

Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun. — Nina Dobrev

Even though my grandparents live overseas and are so far away and we talk as much as we can, we don't see each other that often. — Nina Dobrev

I'd like to try different genres: comedy, period drama, rom-com, action. — Nina Dobrev

The 'Degrassi' producers were very supportive. They sent me flowers when I got 'The Vampire Diaries,' and then as soon as it premiered and got the great numbers that it did, I got another large bouquet of flowers from them. — Nina Dobrev

I try to eat healthy. — Nina Dobrev

I'm constantly trying to make myself better, to learn more. I didn't finish college, so I feel like I'm always having to prove myself. I don't want to feel like the smallest person in the room. — Nina Dobrev

I do a lot of yoga. I practice yoga three or four times a week. It's an escape for me. — Nina Dobrev

I was kind of a jock in school. Beauty wasn't something I spent a lot of time on. — Nina Dobrev

I have a flat tummy, but I'm not rock hard. If I'm going to be in a bikini, I'll train more and skip desserts for a couple of weeks. But usually, I work out to feel good. — Nina Dobrev

i chose u, stephan — Nina Dobrev

I love fashion, and I love clothes, and so collaborating and putting pieces together is a passion that I have. — Nina Dobrev

Comedy is probably a lot harder for me. Maybe it's because I've been doing drama for so long or maybe it's because ... you don't want to search for a laugh; you can't try to be funny, you just have to naturally be funny or be in a situation that's funny. — Nina Dobrev

I have one mascara that I use religiously, and I refuse to try anything else, and if they discontinued it I would probably cry. Cover Girl lash blast, in the orange tube. — Nina Dobrev

I only want to keep moving up and up in terms of quality and be careful with perception. I don't just want to do things that are the pretty girl with lots of makeup, I want to get into the gritty stuff and get down and dirty and dark and really feed my soul and not my vanity. — Nina Dobrev

If you don't feel comfortable playing a role, if you're in a scenario that's not conducive for that kind of environment, then that's when you don't do well. — Nina Dobrev

Every woman wants and needs different things. It's always best when you're honest and you speak up. It's hard to read minds. — Nina Dobrev

I love playing confused, broken characters. — Nina Dobrev

My way of discovering of what I like was to create a restaurant list and eat my way through it, and I call it my 'inner fat girl bucket list.' — Nina Dobrev

Part of life and part of the enjoyment of life is a croissant and a chocolate cake and eggs and milkshakes and oatmeal. There's so many things, you have to learn to appreciate it all. When I don't eat as much as I should, I'm not fun to be around; I'm fussy. — Nina Dobrev

Looking back on high school, I just remember specific scenarios and thinking, wow, that was such a big deal at the time, but right now it feels like it never even happened. So I guess if I can give any advice, I would just say that everything will pass, and it'll feel like it was a big deal over nothing. — Nina Dobrev

To be honest, I don't watch a lot of TV. It's kind of ironic because I'm on TV. — Nina Dobrev

I'm bored with the same genre, the same remakes of things. I like original ideas and high-concept things where it's off the page and kind of fantastical. — Nina Dobrev

I want to do things where the talent range is difficult and that scare me. I thrive on that; if it's not scaring me then I'm not growing. — Nina Dobrev

I think you have to draw from any character and bring it to yourself as much as possible. — Nina Dobrev

Yoga changed my life. Hopefully, it will do that for others. — Nina Dobrev

I have a giant baking book, so I close my eyes and pick a random page. Whatever it is, I try to bake it! — Nina Dobrev

I'm like the female version of George Clooney in 'Up in the Air.' I have to have an eye mask, and Amore Pacific has this cream face mask that's moisturizing. Moisture is so important in the stuffy, dry air on a plane. — Nina Dobrev

Wen is one of my favorite products because it's one tub full of shampoo and conditioner, all in one. I really love that because it's so simple. Then I throw in some mousse and walk outside and let it air dry. That makes it really beachy and cool. I'm very low maintenance and that's what keeps your hair healthy - when you don't fuss with it as much. — Nina Dobrev

Cole Haan is like high fashion Nike, so you feel like you're wearing Nike shoes, but you're wearing heels. Every time I'm on a red carpet, I always either wear Cole Haan or Stuart Weitzman. You end up having to walk around all night in these heels and you want to be comfortable and not look like you're in pain. It definitely shows in pictures. — Nina Dobrev

When I fly, I never check my bags. I bring a carry-on, an eye pillow, noise-canceling headphones, a big pillow and a blanket. — Nina Dobrev

If I feel confident wearing something, I think it translates in photographs. It changes my demeanor and posture. — Nina Dobrev

When I work out, I feel happy, confident, and accomplished. — Nina Dobrev

For like everyday, just kind of hanging out, I love flannels. Part of my closet, there's a whole section of flannels because I love them so much. Slouchy, oversized hats and fedoras. I just got these 2 amazing hats that I really love, blue and gold trim with woven material by D&Y. I love D&Y hats. — Nina Dobrev

I mean, I love to try and cook. I'm pretty good, but I'm not saying I'm great. — Nina Dobrev

I could be a yoga instructor. I'm not certified, but I could do it. Once I did a class where the instructor didn't show up, and I just went to the front and did it, and everyone followed. So I've done it before, and I love it. — Nina Dobrev

I've always dreamed of being a 'Burberry Girl', but know it'll never happen, because I'm not British. Still, you can't stop a girl from dreaming. And owning way too many Burberry coats! — Nina Dobrev

I was 16 when I quit gymnastics and decided to start acting. I started booking immediately after. I was very lucky and fortunate, but I also did the hard work. Half of it's hard work and half of it's luck. It's been working out so far. Fingers crossed for the future. — Nina Dobrev

People feel like they know you when you're in their living room, weekly, for five years. But I always get uncomfortable when people know more about me than I know about them. — Nina Dobrev

If you looked at my feet, you would know for sure that I used to do ballet. They're completely destroyed and ripped up. — Nina Dobrev

To be honest with you, I literally don't even know how to style my hair unless I'm doing an event because I rely on hair stylists. — Nina Dobrev

I want to go to Harry Potter Land! I actually should text Emma Watson to see if she can hook us up with a backstage pass or something. That's the perk of doing a movie with Emma called 'The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.' — Nina Dobrev

Savasana is the easiest and most important yoga move because it's so simple. Lying there is meditative. — Nina Dobrev

I do think it's important to be smiling and not make it all about business. You'll look back and regret it later, if you don't take advantage of your youth and your ability to travel. And it gives you something to pull from and inspiration to play your characters, and for your life and your development as a human being. — Nina Dobrev

Actually ... I'm starting a new thing and rebelling against ridiculously high heels. It's inhumane. — Nina Dobrev

I didn't have a stage mom at all. I was the one who planned out my auditions and drove myself an hour and a half into the city. — Nina Dobrev

I don't need a boyfriend to be happy. If I meet someone and I want to be with him, then I will be. I'm very confident in being single until I find someone who I'm extremely crazy about and who I want to devote my time and love to. Until then, I will just be on my own and I am totally fine with that, — Nina Dobrev

I love cheeseburgers and chocolate - milk, not dark, and hot chocolate with marshmallows in the winter! — Nina Dobrev

I Choose You, Stephan — Nina Dobrev

My whole mentality is that I eat what I want within moderation, and I have a little bit of everything. If you deprive yourself, you get moody and unhappy, and you have to enjoy life. — Nina Dobrev

Exercising gives me endorphins and energy. I do it four days a week. — Nina Dobrev

I don't need to work right away. I'd rather wait for something really good; to be excited about a role, or a director, or a project. — Nina Dobrev

In my day-to-day life, I'm kind of a tomboy. I like being comfortable. — Nina Dobrev

I really want to be associated with great projects and character driven projects and films. I have to feed my soul, and keep feeling like an artist and keep being challenged. — Nina Dobrev

People aren't defined by their relationship. The whole point is being true to yourself and not losing yourself in relationships, whether romances or friendships. — Nina Dobrev

There's nothing worse than sleeping in makeup. You wake up looking like a painting that's been left out in a rainstorm. — Nina Dobrev

My goal on the show was to be professional. But sometimes you cant help who you have a connection with, and you can only fight it for so long - which I did for a really, really long time. — Nina Dobrev

I want to open my own yoga studio. Planning construction and looking at properties is fun. — Nina Dobrev

I think that when people start hanging around each other, they start to pick on on each other's quirks and taste in music, apparently. — Nina Dobrev

There's just something about vampires that's sexy. It's the same reason why women go for the bad boy - you want them but you shouldn't have them. — Nina Dobrev

Yoga changed my body 100 percent. It tones everything and leans you out. Dancer's pose is amazing. It works every muscle! — Nina Dobrev

I mean everybody's got ex-boyfriends and girlfriends. Everybody's got baggage. — Nina Dobrev

I am a fan of the vampire shows, especially 'True Blood.' I'm obsessed with it. I got to meet the entire cast at Comic-Con and hang out with them. And that was awesome. I basically died and went to heaven. — Nina Dobrev

I film so much and I'm working so much that when I do get even a Saturday or a Sunday off, I just literally watch movies or sleep or hang out with my close friends and relax. — Nina Dobrev

A man in a suit looking put together and dapper is very attractive, but I also kind of like the I-just-rolled-out-of-bed, a-little-bit-of-scruff, effortless, not-trying-hard-but-still-sexy guy. If a guy spends more time looking in the mirror than I do, that's problem! — Nina Dobrev

It's good to be challenged, to keep moving forward, and keep being inspired and scared. I feel like, if you're not afraid of something, you shouldn't do it. If you're just coasting through things, what's the point? You're not learning. — Nina Dobrev

Girls' weekend with the 'Vampire Diaries' girls has become a big deal! It's our quality time. It's so much fun to unload and not feel guilty complaining or talking about your insecurities or bonding over things that you thought you were on your own about. — Nina Dobrev

I haven't personally in my real life had many people close to me die, but my characters have, and I've had to live that as though it's real. And it can take a really big emotional toll on someone. — Nina Dobrev

I've realized skinny isn't necessarily attractive. Guys like girls with curves. — Nina Dobrev

Even though I'm big on recipes, I love to make up my own dishes and when you take a risk in the kitchen, you learn a lot about food! — Nina Dobrev

I'd love to hear what confident, intelligent women in the industry have to say: Rachel McAdams, Carey Mulligan, Angelina Jolie, Kristen Wiig and Tina Fey. I would stand in line all day for that panel. — Nina Dobrev

It's just a great brand with great clothes. I'm just excited they asked me to be part of Penshoppe. — Nina Dobrev

You either have chemistry or you don't, but a lot of what attracts me is a guy's mind and humor and talent. I need to get to know all those things before I fall for someone. — Nina Dobrev

I love yoga because it's very calming for your body and your spirit. It gives you that meditative state, and its 90 minutes where you can get away from the world and just be, and exist in the moment. I need yoga. It's part of my life, and I can't imagine not doing it. — Nina Dobrev