Ian Somerhalder & Nina Dobrev: Paris Lovers

Life definitely isn't imitating art for Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder. Though she chose to be with his brother on their hit CW show, The Vampire Diaries, there is no other option for the smitten starlet. The beautiful couple appeared to be more in love than ever as they shared a tender moment in Paris yesterday.

Ian, 33, paused during a nighttime stroll to hold his girlfriend close and tenderly tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

He wrapped his arms around Nina, 23, as they stood on the French city street. The look of love in their eyes was only something that's typically seen on the big screen (or, as it were for these adorable TV stars, on the small screen).

Both wore matching dark ensembles: he in dark denim, a black polo shirt and a trilby hat, she in a black jacket, paisley top and heels. After their romantic time together, the two intend to celebrate Diaries producer Julie Plec's birthday. He tweeted earlier today: 'Amazing day here in Paris...Wow. Can't wait to see @julieplec and party down in the City of Lights.' It is just another stop on the loved-up couple's globetrotting trip.

photos courtesy: JUST JARED

Ian Somerhalder Nominated in VH1′s Do Something Awards VOTE NOW!

Ian Somerhalder has been nominated in the TV Star category for VH1′s Do Something Awards for his work with the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. Head on over to VH1 and vote now! The show will air on VH1 Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at 9/8c.