At the age of 10, Ian Somerhalder began modelling for some world-renowned brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Versace, Gucci and Calvin Klein. He didn’t finish his high school and flew to Europe to pursue his modeling career.
Apart from being a successful model, Ian Somerhalder is also an award-winning film and TV actor. He got his major breakthrough in the acting industry when he played the role of Boone Carlyl in the hit show Lost. Somerhalder also appeared in projects like The Rules of Attraction, Young Americans, The Tournament, Cradlewood, and of course, The Vampire Diaries.
Since 2010, he is in a relationship with his “The Vampire Diaries” co-star Nina Dobrev. In mid-2014, he dated Nikki Reed and after a year of relationship, they tied the knot in Malibu, California. Currently, Ian Somerhalder is estimated to be worth $4 million.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2014 |
Asset |
Purchase value of his house in Venice, formerly owned by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith |
$2,800,000 |
|
2009 |
Salary |
Salary per episode from the TV series, The Vampire Diaries |
$40,000 |