Not sure why he choose to wear a hat all the time!

Hi everyone, I've been a long time fan but recently Ian's IG posts have been odd. I never thought i would see him promote a Walmart commercial then go straight to Common Ground with a guru from India. Just complete irrational behavior. Reasons? Thoughts? He absolutely doesn't seem himself...

Hallo Somerhalder fan. Unfortunately i have come across some very toxic Ian and Nikki fans. I'm a relatively new Vampire diaries fan and of course i'm Delena fan, but i've never found Pantone as aggressive as Ian and Nikki's fans, especially the latter. What do you think about it?

Has anyone seen him in these deals for desire commercials? I saw one just now and he’s playing Damon in them.

No disrespect just curiosity, why are we still crazy about them ten years later? ❤️❤️

For context, my GF’s BD is in a few weeks. She loves TVD, bought her all the books and series collections as gifts. I know a recording of him just saying “happy BD” would simply make it the best gift ever for her even he charges for it. I’m willing to pay it

Am I crazy or does he look pissed off?? I'm not sure how recent this is but he does not look happy.

This comment has been brought up many times recently. “He looks miserable”

First off, I agree with this comment and I have my own opinions about it

But second, I want to know why it’s coming up more and more and what is giving people that impression?

Is it cryptic posts from NR? Is it his general appearance? Is it just the changes that have been seen over the last few months?

What are your thoughts?

What is everyone thinking? Stranger by the day!

In Nikki’s last post with her Bayou jewelry on, she had her necklace with the initials on it. She’s had it on many times since she brought out the charms. There’s always a “b” for bodhi and an “L” for another one. She also always has an “m” for mama, and used to have a “p” for papa, but that one’s been missing for a little while.

Anyone want to venture some guesses on what the name might be?? I’m sure it’s gonna be funky like all Hollywood child names, but it’s fun speculating 😆

What’s your best/outrageous names??

Everyone is always like “they are so happy together, leave them alone” but did really no one notice the way she talks/posts about herself and HER kids always, it’s never “our” kids it’s always “my” kids, always traveling everywhere alone with friends and kids and so does Ian but all alone with no ring on? It’s been for months like that. She looks good and so yet he looks really miserable and neglected. Shouldn’t she rather take care of her husband than about everyone else but him?

Also what really makes me mad is the way she says one thing but does another. She’s always representing herself like she’s a good human being and she loves helping people, yet she promotes the most expensive and luxury things/places, her jewelry is expensive as hell, clothes, lifestyle. Nah, she loves money, not helping people.

What is your opinion?

So I wasn’t exactly sure where to post/ask this question so I’ll try it here first.

Did anyone else think Nikki’s last ig post was kinda strange? The one where she went to this wellness retreat/resort with her brother? The comments of holding his hand, and snuggling with him…that was just SUPER strange to me. I mean, I love my brother but I’m not gonna hold hands with him just because he’s there. I’m definitely not gonna snuggle with him - that’s just um, i dont know I don’t have a word for it. And on top of that, I know she likes to wear these revealing swimsuits, but that was also weird to me being with her brother. Although I guess I shouldn’t be surprised at this since she shows it off to the world anyways 🤷🏼‍♀️

Does anyone else have this type of relationship with their brother? Or am I the only one thinking it’s strange?

What do y’all think about his appearance lately? He seems sad or depressed. Simply not himself. What could it be?

Anyone feel something is going on in his marriage? Strange!

What was the context of this? Does anyone know?

I want to hear opinions on Ian’s false promises. Like saying that his IG subscription was going to be a way for him to get to know fans, that he would be posting never before seen stuff, doing lives, and q&a’s. When he actually does the q&a’s he never answers the questions that are asked!! It’s very rare to get a “never before seen” photo and he’s only done 1 live for his subscribers and it was like 15 seconds long!

He used to be all about his fans, but now all he does is sell stuff. Where’s the Ian that we all know and love??

Am I the only one seeing that he’s doing this?

Nobody can deny this man is smoking in a suit...

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I’m probably going to take some heat for asking this question, but am I the only one seeing clues to these possible problems?

They don’t wear their wedding rings anymore, they’re constantly promoting products, they want you to subscribe to their ig sub pages, and besides seeing them at events with absorb you don’t see them together - and even the absorb events have become 95% Ian. I think I’ve seen her in 1-2 promotions over the last couple of months.

When Nikki first started her sub account she said they were about to lose the farm which is why, I assume, they started these subs. But she hasn’t posted anything on it for almost a year! Just collecting fans money. And they haven’t posted anything about or on the farm in quite a while so maybe they did lose it 🤷🏼‍♀️i dont know

Maybe I’m reading into things, maybe I’m not. I just wondered if anyone else had noticed things like this.

Does anyone know what happened with Fireside?! Wednesday was supposed to be a giveaway but then I saw all shows were cancelled and they were offering refunds. What the heck happened??

Just watched "Wake" from 2009. Managed to watch it free on Plex (UK) Romance, very touching, with a bit of drama and kept you guessing til the end. Ian was very good in the romantic lead.

absolutely no hate to Ian, he seems like a lovely guy, but does anyone happen to know if the proceeds from his lives go anywhere specific? people send him a ton of gifts which always seem odd to me when it comes to celebrities and i was just wondering if he’s ever said anything about donating that money or investing it, thanks!

[Not a hate post]

I recently got into the TVD series and started to have a crush on Ian. Being the fan I am, I researched on his background such as what current events concern him, what other movies he did, his issues (yes, I personally don't like supporting problematic artists), and some other things... and these are what I found so far:

He's retired from acting and has multiple businesses (Absorb and Bourbon), he's a family man, he loves the earth.... aaaaand I found out that he allegedly scammed people, with the numerous call-out posts here in Reddit. 😅

So while I was doing research about him, it appeared that he's a completely different person from what he was in TVD 😅 it's like a full 180⁰ from being an actor to a businessman.

Now, I wonder if you guys still support him as a businessman the way you have supported his acting career... I'd love to hear what you think!

Has anyone gotten an Insta DM from a woman claiming to be Ian’s Rep and Manager recently? Apparently Ian is wanting to personally reach out to a select group of fans via email and ‘verified telegram’ - too good to be true? Legit? Spam me with your thoughts!

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I’ve heard he owns like 10 companies, but I only know of 2. Brothers Bond and the Absorption Company. Anybody know what the other ones are? I’ve also heard about his financial problems a while ago. Did he end up selling these?

I know he had major financial problems several years ago that Nikki had to bail him out of. Did he end up filing bankruptcy? I noticed he’s always listed as a co-founder of his companies but never an owner. For The Absorption Company, Nikki is listed as a co-owner, but he’s a co-founder.

Also, I heard he’s been pretty shady when it comes to other business deals and he scams people for money. What’s the deal?

They also claim to live simple lives, but have all these extravagant things and properties.

Nikki’s jewelry line is so stinking expensive. There are pieces that cost enough to buy a house! And the “I feel for the mamas out there” posts are mind boggling to me. How many mamas have assistants to help them get through everything that happens in a day?? And how many middle class people can do/buy the things they are promoting?

Is this just me??