Inside Paul Wesley And Ex-Wife Ines De Ramon's Divorce As The TVD Star Marries For The Third Time
'The Vampire Diaries' star Paul Wesley has married Natalie Kuckenburg, years after his quiet divorce from Ines de Ramon. Here's a look back at their split and new beginnings.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GooglePaul Wesley, aka the beloved 'Stefan Salvatore' from The Vampire Diaries, is officially a married man! The 43-year-old actor married his longtime partner, model Natalie Kuckenburg, in an intimate civil ceremony on July 13, 2026, marking his third trip down the aisle.
Yes, this is the third time that Paul got into the marriage wagon. Long before getting into a relationship with Natalie, the TVD star was famously married to Ines de Ramon, the jewelry executive who is now in a serious relationship with Brad Pitt.
Paul Wesley and Natalie Kuckenburg tie the knot in intimate wedding
Just as Paul has mostly kept his personal life private, it was no different this time. Kuckenburg confirmed the happy news on Instagram on July 13, 2026, sharing a series of romantic photos from their outdoor ceremony.
Followers got a glimpse of the couple exchanging vows beneath palm trees, with their beloved dog Greg playing a special role in the ceremony. Sharing the beautiful moment, Kuckenburg wrote, "Mr. and Mrs. and the Best Boy Greg."
The model looked minimal chic in an ivory Galia Lahav ‘Lilou’ gown, while Wesley wore a classic navy blue suit with a black tie. The low-key celebration came almost a year after the couple announced their engagement in July 2025.
Although the exact timeline of their relationship remains private, Wesley and Kuckenburg were first linked in late 2022 after they were spotted enjoying a romantic vacation on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Later, the actor-director revealed that their romance actually began in a New York City bar.
Speaking on Live with Kelly and Mark in 2025, Wesley recalled meeting Kuckenburg through a mutual friend. "It was just like the classic, pretty girl at a bar," Wesley said. "There was a little look, and I was like, 'Okay, I'm gonna go for it.'"
Looking back at Paul Wesley's second marriage and eventual divorce from Ines de Ramon
Long before he fell in love with Natalie Kuckenburg, Paul Wesley was married to Ines de Ramon. The former couple quietly tied the knot in 2019 after initially sparking romance rumors when they were spotted wearing matching wedding bands. They did not have children together and largely maintained a private relationship throughout their marriage.
Paul and Ines' marriage remained largely private, and it was fellow TVD star Nina Dobrev who nonchalantly confirmed the couple's marital status during a podcast appearance. Speaking on co-stars Candice King and Kayla Ewell's Directionally Challenged podcast, Nina said:
“We (Nina and Paul) hang out a lot. We're really good friends. I love his wife. It's so funny how time changes everything because I never thought he would be one of my best friends.”
In September 2022, after more than three years together, Paul and Ines announced their separation, saying the decision had been mutual. Several months later, in February 2023, Wesley officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the divorce was finalized as uncontested in February 2024 after both parties reached a written settlement regarding their property and marital rights.
Neither Wesley nor de Ramon publicly disclosed additional details about what led to their split, choosing instead to handle the divorce privately. Wesley waived future spousal support, while de Ramon requested to restore her former surname following the end of the marriage.
Ines de Ramon has since moved on with Brad Pitt
Following their separation, both Wesley and de Ramon found new relationships. Ines was first linked with Oscar-winning star Brad Pitt in late 2022, just two months after announcing Paul Wesley's separation. Since then, the relationship has steadily grown more serious.
The couple made their first official public appearance together at the British Grand Prix and later walked their first red carpet together at the Venice Film Festival. According to multiple reports, the pair met through mutual friends and gradually developed a serious relationship. According to reports, Ines moved into Brad's home in early 2024, with sources describing their relationship as easy, natural, and increasingly committed.
So, yes, Natalie Kuckenburg is Wesley's third wife. Before Ines, the actor was married to his Killer Movie co-star Torrey DeVitto from 2011 until their divorce in 2013. Afterward, he had an on-and-off relationship with his TVD co-star Phoebe Tonkin before they ultimately parted ways in 2017.
Now, after quietly beginning another with Natalie Kuckenburg, Paul Wesley appears to be embracing a fresh start. Congratulations to the newlyweds.
Images: Paul Wesley/Instagram, Laurie Zanoletti/Instagram
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