Nina Dobrev faced an awkward moment on the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival.
The Vampire Diaries star attended the premiere of Ink on September 2. She wore a strapless Armani Privé sequin gown for the event.
Dobrev stopped in front of photographers as they called her name. However, a man in a dark suit soon approached her.
He appeared to gesture for the actress to leave the red carpet. Dobrev looked confused by the sudden interruption.
A woman nearby then seemed to step in. This gave Dobrev a few more seconds to pose for photos.
Shortly after, another security official guided her away from the carpet.
Dobrev smiled awkwardly and waved as she left the area.
Videos of the moment quickly spread across social media. Many fans questioned why security appeared to rush the actress away.
Some users also expressed support for Dobrev and described the exchange as uncomfortable.
The actress has not publicly explained what happened during the incident.
Despite the awkward moment, Dobrev’s appearance at the Venice Film Festival still drew attention for her glamorous look.
The viral clip has now become one of the most discussed celebrity moments from the event.