Vampire Diaries actor Paul Wesley, 42, announces engagement to 25-yr-old girlfriend Natalie Kuckenburg in Italy

CJ Desk

Actor Paul Wesley, best known for his role as Stefan Salvatore in the hit series The Vampire Diaries, a character that continues to be cherished by fans, has announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend and model Natalie Kuckenburg. Wesley, 42, and Kuckenburg, 25, got engaged during their recent trip to Italy.

Kuckenburg shared the news of their engagement on her Instagram handle on Saturday, giving fans a glimpse into the special moment. In the black-and-white photo, she can be seen flaunting her stunning diamond ring in an intimate, romantic setting. “Yes, Always and forever,” read the caption of the post.

Paul also shared a selfie with fiancée Natalia, which appeared to be taken shortly after their proposal in Italy.  The couple was all smiles in what looked like a romantic dinner date setup, with the actor simply captioning the photo with a red heart emoji. The couple began dating in 2022 but chose to keep their relationship private, refraining from making any public statements despite frequently being spotted together.