‘Vampire Diaries’ star Nina Dobrev rushed off Venice Film Festival red carpet in embarrassing exchange

Nina Dobrev’s red carpet moment was cut short.

The actress was seemingly rushed off the red carpet at the 2026 Venice Film Festival in an awkward moment caught on camera Wednesday, per a viral social media video.

In the video, the “Vampire Diaries” star was seen posing for cameras and fans before being approached by a security guard, who tapped his watch and gestured for her to move along.

Nina Dobrev was seemingly rushed off the Venice Film Festival 2026 red carpet in an awkward moment caught on camera. Perusseau – @ppress_photography / BACKGRID
While the “Vampire Diaries” star was posing for cameras and fans, she was approached by a security guard. Perusseau – @ppress_photography / BACKGRID

A confused Dobrev initially tried to ignore the direction and continued posing for the camera, showing off her vintage-inspired Armani Privé gown.

However, when a second official stepped forward to usher the “Degrassi” alum away, Dobrev could not hide the dismay on her face.

The 37-year-old frowned for the cameras and tried to laugh it off as she walked away.

The guard tapped his watch and gestured for her to move along as she was showing off her vintage-inspired Armani Privé gown. BACKGRID
Despite trying to ignore the direction at first, a second guard came over to usher her away. Getty Images for Peugeot
The “Degrassi” alum couldn’t hide her dismay as she walked away. FilmMagic

Fans online couldn’t get over the awkward encounter, with many unable to tell who was in the wrong.

“I would simply cease to exist from the embarrassment 😭,” one wrote via X.

“I felt embarrassed for her,” a second commented, while another one added, “Did she stay too long, or was it their lack of organization? Either way, it was embarrassing.”

A fourth remarked, “There’s no need to do that to her.”

Fans online couldn’t get over the “embarrassing” moment. AbacaPress / SplashNews.com
“I felt embarrassed for her,” one fan wrote on X. GC Images

The awkward encounter took place at the world premiere of Danny Boyle’s drama “Ink.”

Dobrev paired her vintage-inspired Armani Privé gown with a slicked-back bun and bold glam makeup.

Many other stars, including Kendall Jenner, Amal Clooney and Sydney Sweeney, are attending the prestigious event this year.

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