How old the stars of 'The Vampire Diaries' really were when they played teen characters
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The teen stars of "The Vampire Diaries" weren't exactly teens when they were cast on the show. When the CW series first premiered in 2009, it centered on high school juniors who discovered vampires lived among them. Nina Dobrev (who played Elena Gilbert) was 20 when she was cast as a 17-year-old, while 21-year-old Steven R. McQueen played her younger brother, Jeremy. Keep reading to see how each of the teenage characters on "The Vampire Diaries" differed in age from the actors who played them. Nina Dobrev was 20 when she was cast as 17-year-old high school student Elena Gilbert.Nina Dobrev on season one of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage/Getty ImagesElena is changed into a vampire during the show's third season as an 18-year-old, so that means she wouldn't age past being a teen, though Dobrev continued playing her through six seasons. Dobrev also returned for the series finale in 2017 when she was 28. Paul Wesley was 27 when he played Stefan Salvatore, a vampire who was roughly around 18 when he was changed into a vampire in 1864.Paul Wesley on season one of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and John Lamparski/WireImage/Getty ImagesWesley played Stefan for all eight seasons and was 35 years old when the show wrapped. Damon Salvatore, Stefan's older brother, was transformed into a vampire when he was 25 and was played by a 30-year-old Ian Somerhalder.Ian Somerhalder on the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and Phillip Faraone/Getty ImageSomerhalder played Damon for the full eight seasons and was 38 when the series ended. Steven R. McQueen was 21 when he was introduced as Elena's 15-year-old brother, Jeremy Gilbert.Jeremy stays human throughout the series and continues to age. McQueen left during the sixth season but briefly returned for the eighth, and he was 28 when the show ended. Kat Graham was 19 when she was cast as Bonnie Bennett, Elena's friend and a junior in high school who was roughly 16 or 17.Kat Graham on the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and Tara Ziemba/Getty ImagesThough she is a witch, Bonnie ages normally on the series. Graham was 27 when the show ended. Candice King (née Accola) was 22 when she was cast as Elena's 17-year-old friend Caroline Forbes.Candice King on the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and Earl Gibson III/WireImage/Getty ImagesCaroline is changed into a vampire during the show's second season so she doesn't age past 17 during the show's eight seasons. Accola, however, was 30 when the show ended. Zach Roerig was 24 when he started playing Matt Donovan, a junior in high school and roughly 16 or 17.Zach Roerig on the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2017. The CW and Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesMatt stays human and ages. Roerig was 32 when the show ended. Michael Trevino was 24 when he was cast as Tyler Lockwood, a roughly 16 or 17-year-old high school student.Michael Trevino on the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" and in 2016. The CW and VCG via Getty ImagesTyler is a werewolf but still ages for much of the show's run. Trevino was 32 when the show ended. Read next LoadingSomething is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. More... What age is Elena in season 1?When the CW series first premiered in 2009, it centered on high school juniors who discovered vampires lived among them. Nina Dobrev (who played Elena Gilbert) was 20 when she was cast as a 17-year-old, while 21-year-old Steven R. McQueen played her younger brother, Jeremy.
How much older is Damon than Elena?In "The Vampire Diaries," lead Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) was 17 at the start of the series, while vampire brothers Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) were 162 and 169 years old, respectively (as the show explains within the first season).
How many years is Elena older than Jeremy?It is mentioned that he is two years younger than Elena.
What grade is Elena in in season 1?On December 22, 2007, Elena was fifteen years old and a freshman at Mystic Falls High School and was helping her town prepare for the Mystic Falls Lighting of the Tree Ceremony.
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How old is Elena in Vampire Diaries
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