Ian Somerhalder Explains His Vampire Diet | Don't Read The Comments | Men's Health

We challenged Ian Somerhalder of ‘V Wars’ and ‘Vampire Diaries’ to face his haters (and adoring fans) by responding to comments and questions on social media.
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#IanSomerhalder

[@longshlongfan5883]

i love how he still embraces damon’s character. i feel like some people just hate their characters and they’re ashamed or annoyed talking about it but he seems happy about the entire character

[@RitwikaDatta]

I totally agree. Don't get me wrong, I love both Paul and Ian. But most of the time Paul sounds so relieved that he is done playing Stefan. Not Ian tho. He genuinely sounds like he loved playing Damon, which is something I really like about him.

[@arievoorwinden4957]

@@RitwikaDatta tbh I reckon playing Damons character is waay much better than Stefans🤣 Stefan was just a misery all the time, as promised by Damon

[@crystalxoxox7691]

Stefans character was quite of a bore. Although it was addressed that he’s like that way, because he’s afraid of letting loose and having fun, falling back into his own ways Whereas Damon fully embraced being a vampire and did it unapologetically which is what made his character more fun and intense

[@GirlDo3]

@@crystalxoxox7691 Yea like Paul is a sarcastic guy that gets drunk in his interviews. I could get why he could get tired of playing corny sensitive poetic Stefan

[@93mzbrightside]

kookielover 23 exactly! I was a twilight fan and was so annoyed how Robert Pattinson crapped on fans and his character. Ian is my ❤️

[@sabrinapatrono5322]

Ian doesn’t age, he just grows facial hair

[@bakalauryn6753]

I think he gets hotter over the years

[@Aesthetic_Tingz]

FOR REAL THO

[@saedabualhja3750]

marichat forever he shaved it

[@quamrunnisa1714]

So true

[@nickichahin2138]

@marichat forever he shaved it now

[@namelessmyers5688]

he could drink a glass of water and still make me believe he's drinking bourbon

[@Courtney_Blake]

Hahahaha

[@jacquelynduarte309]

Ahhahaha me being thirsty for Ian 😂😂

[@Kaiser_xp]

Hahah 😂 indeed 🙌

[@lelecici7980]

Same

[@alinajoitescu2527]

Omg yess

[@kylieshepherd9679]

when u realize that he is 41 and u have absolutely no chance of being with him whatsoever

[@amandaleijdtnyqvist9272]

Everytime I see him in vampire diaries, I just cry because I know I can't have him

[@dakotachinwo1329]

you had no business in reminding me

[@dakotachinwo1329]

@@amandaleijdtnyqvist9272 Ugh same

[@Elchino5.7]

I mean we do have a chance. He can divorce Nikki and if by any miracle chance a girl can date him lmao

[@izzybell6735]

I had a crush on him when i was 12 xd

[@monicalewis516]

"Your skin is crazy. What is your routine?" Ian: "Blood. I drink a lot of blood."

[@shaimaabdlhady5497]

😂

[@jiminsmissingjams7808]

If we’re speaking real life though it’s bourbon lmao 😂

[@mirelamrenes6591]

You could actually hear him say it in Damon's voice.

[@mariahdibben4066]

I literally faceplanted into my bed laughing, I kid you not. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@monicalewis516]

@@mariahdibben4066 lmao love him 😂

[@isabelliu2610]

i’m a simple girl. i see ian i click

[@eldraco252]

copied comment

[@katnisseverdeen6371]

Me too. And I am 15😂😂

[@miajanacova9661]

Omg me

[@xxemma7994]

Same

[@sreenivasadevasetty2842]

Me too I watched vampire diaries 2 times and I'm 15!!!!!

[@anja5172]

Man he could read a phonebook and I would still listen and stare at him for the whole day

[@lovelivinglifepeeps5382]

Same bro

[@ievochca]

Me too

[@sreenivasadevasetty2842]

100% accurate

[@nelly904]

Samee

[@katerillema8802]

Same

[@ninarain9422]

Sometimes I have to remind myself that he's old enough to be my father. He's still hot tho

[@yoana1510]

same😂

[@georgianareese8528]

Natalia Fabian me too😭😭

[@lilyrundle9688]

Ikr

[@knxa]

Sameeeee

[@kate_2074]

BAHAHAHA

[@lina4174]

“He’s like wine..the older the better “ Truest thing ever 💔💔💔

[@gallarinas]

i’m the 666th like yasss

[@aniak.8604]

I'd like to clarify - I've added this comment under a movie that showed pictures of Ian from being a child until now. I didn't want to be creepy xD

[@lina4174]

A. A. God damn nice to meet u

[@mayathemayo2799]

it literally looks like he hasn't aged

[@NinjaSanjay]

Of course he hasn't. Vampires don't age

[@iiwi758]

Black don't crack.

[@alondradelamora0917]

Severi your spoiling things! Even tho I watched it and the originals/legacies. Not cool

[@sarahmiletic7527]

Maya Davis ikr

[@hannahyasser8813]

Severi damnit you SPOILED IT ALL 😐

[@leenV04]

He's married.. that fact hurts

[@sxdnessaa4729]

ikr😭

[@shreya-fg5mu]

The fact that it isn't Nina hurts even more.

[@jessicalamb2093]

I tuned the "wife" part out of the sentence

[@ashleyruiz6962]

And he’s a dad hurts even more

[@idekwid7514]

Shreya Choudhary if he was married to nina i would be so happy

[@hellofriends5662]

The perfect human doesn’t exi-

[@mattieasems6902]

And i oop

[@hellofriends5662]

Mattie Asems 😂

[@mariakuneva3399]

it's cuz he's not human he's a vampire

[@meliichuu]

LarryTaekook That’s why he has this ring on his finger ;)

[@hellofriends5662]

Melzz troooo

[@noaelitzur5386]

That ring on his hand. I knew he's a vampire secretly!

[@user-uc2rk7gz3c]

Ladies and gentlemen we got him

[@aminadmytriyeva3899]

Omg yes 🤣

[@hailee3722]

😂😂

[@nasrinn2932]

omgg the freaking truthh😭🤣

[@marissacullen4585]

hes married :0

[@pigand1217]

When he said his horse was named Joe this line came to my head. "Dear diary, A chipmunk asked me my name today. I told him it was Joe. That lie will haunt me forever."

[@sameera3803]

😂 I remember this ...

[@kosmosvanhartland747]

Same.

[@deeksharajpoot1307]

He's 41? And so hot. I'm 24 and I look like a potato 😭

[@name1323]

Maybe you need to age a little bit more and then you'll be as hot as Ian...

[@jauberth_luyde]

@@name1323 or maybe not lol

[@name1323]

@@jauberth_luyde Probably not, but almost nobody is as hot as so it's kind of hard😂😂

[@anetmasarova7356]

Deeksha Rajpoot but good for you Ian likes potatoes

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Amanda Amrehn lmao 😆 at your positive

[@domsky11]

Okay, now we need a Thirst Tweets read from Ian.

[@gamingwithdeku9992]

YESSSSSS !!!!!

[@4senseless]

Nah, a ton of annoying girls saying "omg, you are hottest." like he doesnt even know

[@anjalimendekar4132]

YAAAA!!!!!

[@paulina3935]

Omg, have you seen it with Tom ellis ? Thay with Ian ? hell yeah ! I really need this

[@strbrrydrgn]

I can never get enough of this man. I've been obsessed with him as a teenager, and I'm still obsessed with him in my 20s. His personality is amazing, so effortlessly hot, such a humanist, overall a very chill and cool guy. Who also happens to be one of the most attractive actors I've ever seen & I will NEVER get over the fact that he didn't get to play Christian Gray. Everyone knows he's the better choice, and I'm sure he would've gotten his big break then but it just didn't happen for him. So sad. He is tremendously talented and passionate.

[@unachicadeargentina]

actually I think he didn't want to play him, I've seen some interviews where he was a little shady towards the role and implied he was not interested. I think the movie would've gotten ten times its public if he'd been in it and it was already huge! Maybe he didn't want his career to steer so far into sexiness? I wish he had played Christian though :/

[@strbrrydrgn]

@@unachicadeargentina I don't think that was the case. It was probably Ian's way of being slightly petty for not getting the role, he even shaded the movie in one of TVD's episodes, where he's reading the book. I don't see a reason why he would turn down the role though, the movie skyrocketed almost as much as the books did, imagine how much more popular he would've gotten, he'd be in at least 20 movies by now, and he wouldn't be best known as a teen tv show actor that's in his 40's. He showcased such talent and diversity in TVD, portraying Damon was extremely difficult for sure, and I can't help but think that he himself has some similar traits as his vampire character, because there's no way he could've done SUCH a good job all by himself:D Nonetheless, I wish him the best and I'm still hoping he's gonna get that recognition that he deserves. And I'm also always going to binge on TVD from time to time.

[@Mnxeu]

"You could bribe him. I can't talk about it on air but I'm pretty sure you have some good ammunition." IAN REALLY JUST SAID THAT- LMFAOO. WHY IS NO-ONE MENTIONING THIS? 😂

[@riseandshine7444]

Ahahahah yesss

[@monicahollis5834]

Omg that’s what I thought. How did people just skip passed that😂😂🤨🧐

[@ibi137]

I kept scrolling down in order to find this comment 😂😂

[@elmakabir6318]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT

[@anishaprasad6355]

IKR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yoana1510]

I'm 17 and still believe that there is hope to meet him and he will fall in love with me

[@rociotorres9338]

Yoana Marie LMAO

[@yoana1510]

@@rociotorres9338 😉😂😂

[@landyy503]

Yoana Marie Periodt 😂

[@Nathaliestcz]

So same omg

[@idilcelik4102]

same hahahahaha

[@kat8366]

its so weird that hes older than my actual dad but I still find him so attractive

[@user-bd5yu4ot8y]

Same

[@Angel-xy6ei]

My dad is 44 😪

[@hajaadamalamarana8985]

Crystie RBLX samee but my dads turning 45 on 24th july 🤣

[@Angel-xy6ei]

@@hajaadamalamarana8985 XD

[@brookethebrick7536]

@@hajaadamalamarana8985 My dad is 55 lol

[@sowcntnt]

I'm a straight man and I find him gorgeous and interesting af

[@marlonclark1896]

i'm a bisexual man and i find him to be extremely handsome and gorgeous

im gay but tons of gay porn stars are hotter than him

[@Jesszicar]

questionable

[@rociotorres9338]

Duchyyy LMFAO

[@litman5584]

Gorgeous 😂 too much passion there, you may be bi dude

[@fuzzyduck3703]

Imagine being Ian's wife.

[@throughjahnviseyes]

lol i would freak the fuck outttttt

[@michaelmiller7652]

Key word imagine

[@ronakahlawat1703]

*Imagine*

[@Hanna-tp3df]

✨I M A G I N E✨

[@heuningfairyz8166]

Only Nikki can relate 😃🤙✨

[@hebenius1111]

I love when a man speaks so lovingly about his wife. So sweet ❤

[@Mia-tu4zi]

Emerald Quintero me, too

[@hebenius1111]

@@Mia-tu4zi Happy Holidays 🎅🎄 🎁❤

[@savannaholt4162]

i’m surprised y’all aren’t talking about 4:18 like IAN REALLY SAID THAT

[@itsali64xx16]

Same😂😂

[@elyssapawloski6266]

Savanna Holt IKR

[@softii1768]

German?

[@esraayaghi3970]

I WAAAS LOOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT OMG

[@lolciao3279]

He is just like Damon. Ahaha

[@aaliyahtjamuaha5839]

Even out of character he’s still Damon with brown hair, it’s like he’s still in characterrrr🥰🥰

[@bigcat7569]

Damon salvatore is actually Ian somerhalder's character💗

[@cr-xt6ci]

i love how he turns every compliment into a personal story somehow

[@emma.richards02]

Could you imagine saying “Ian somerhalder is my dad”

[@saragca_chloee]

If i were his daughter i would have a crush on my dad ummm so will she one day.

[@Stefan-st4pk]

@@saragca_chloee no you wouldn't and no she won't

[@saragca_chloee]

@@Stefan-st4pk damn ok chill

[@her9801]

@@Stefan-st4pk I doubt that , especially if she watches vampire diaries 🤷🏻‍♀️ Dad or not , Damon is to be loved 🤣

[@hardinsciver5930]

No we won't...😂f k you

[@seal1237]

Im still so sad he didn't play Christian grey

[@manudecarvalhoferreira4830]

Seal 123 love Ian, but Jamie is just so perfect that I would never ever wish for anyone else to play Christian Like... the only human being that I think that’s more perfect than Ian is Jamie tho 😂

[@seal1237]

@@manudecarvalhoferreira4830 I disagree lol in my opinion Ian is more perfect. Jamie did great as Christian Grey but i believe Ian would have been mind blowing! I mean have you watched the vampire diaries? Hes absolutely beautiful!

[@arandomperson55]

It's probably because he's married and it would start problems with his wife Dacota Johnson is so hot too even celebs get jealous they just don't admit it

[@seal1237]

@@arandomperson55 he wasn't married during that time was he? I know Jamie was married when he played that role

[@arandomperson55]

@@seal1237 true

[@bluealien66]

it's so hard not to fall in love with him

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

Hello Brother

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

@@lina_tvd4273 ...

[@leigha3083]

I read that how he would've said it 🤪😂

[@kayayejay16]

😭😭😭why did it have to end ?!

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

@@kayayejay16 ...

[@kaleywillis1078]

RNON Thenics channel hello Brother

[@coolgaming4910]

Can u imagine growing up then realizing millions of girls ur age used to have a crush on ur dad and some still might 😐 and he’s ur dad..the man that raised u

[@indraniaich9614]

The way he always refers to Nikki as “my wife” it just shows how much of a gentleman he is.

[@cmt89497]

"It was 27 degrees and I was freezing my ass off" oh, if only you knew how confusing that comment is to most of the world lol

[@niksniks5307]

He would have killed the role of he played Christian grey! Stupid casting directors , how could they not cast Damon Salvatore 😵

[@niksniks5307]

@Fernanda Sousa the why would he audition for it? Where did u get this info btw?

[@tinahuttner7280]

Hmm no glad he wasnt asked to audition.jamie was perfect for that role.

[@manudecarvalhoferreira4830]

Jamie is better. Love Ian, but Jamie is just perfect

[@MrAobrady]

He turned it down so did a couple of other big names

[@margaritamist5957]

@@manudecarvalhoferreira4830 Who is Jamie?

[@blessmydemons]

*This man protects the planet and animals rights, eat healthy, great actor, ISF founder, he treats people with kindness, spread positivity and so much more that I can’t even list all, we all need to be like him, he’s an angel.*

[@dikshayadav9304]

He's so goodlooking i can't- This segment was fun!!

[@nicoleflusk5434]

Nice to see his real personality and of course he is still HOT!!

[@itatertot2299]

Damnit his freaking eyes!!! So blue...so pretty... :( And also...did anyone write down the stuff he eats? I wanna try that. 2020 I don’t wanna be a squishy anymore.

[@jenniferjansson277]

itatertot a lot of plant based food

[@lovenoirrr]

go on the food diary video

[@squishy_penguin]

I may or may not be obsessed with vampire diaries but when I see Ian/Damon my heart drops ❤️❤️

[@lea680]

Fithty shades of grey with Ian 😍😍😍😟🤤

[@amalali5730]

i can't stop looking at him...he hypnotises me

[@lisatheresa5572]

How is it that even when they just show him comments of people saying that he is hot, he still manages to just be such a nice genuine person and has such chill replies

[@chanelharvey89]

he's great and perfect and the world has no business having him

[@chanelharvey89]

@Nuşi Revan 😐 he's still perfect

[@erinwooge5455]

Ian: I was born in ‘78. Me, realizing my mother was 2 years old and I find this man the most attractive person I’ve ever met: 😅

[@getiara6274]

😂when he said no one should be hot while killing but somehow Damon made it possible...i love him

[@myworldofbooks114]

It’s a simple but that I love him even more knowing that he has a horse and I love Nikki even more knowing that she got it for him.

[@riverdalefanbughead6436]

Ok. So Damon was 23 the whole time yes. That means in season one of TVD a 23 Y/O was hitting on a 17 Y/O..🙈

[@yoana1510]

she was 16 back then which is worst😂 but i mean i woudn't mind if that guy is Damon!😂😂

[@simplycici6619]

Riverdale fan #Bughead if you think about it, he was actually around 170 something😭💀

[@gamingwithdeku9992]

Yeppp

[@sigmagamer5184]

26 yo

[@ROADTOSUBS-bb6wt]

His ans were smart and also sarcastic and yet not irritating. He makes any topic worth listening

[@jonina9283]

It’s hard to look at Ian, and not call him or think of Damon 😭

[@laurenn2645]

the way he said zendaya...

[@ajayjose8857]

so true

[@ZahKartier]

He said Zen-Die-Uh 😭😭

[@JennieRose8]

Ian, you DO look better with age. I'm sure your diet has a lot to do with that!

[@moistsponge8007]

I just still don't know how its humanly possible to have eyes like that XD

[@jhilamsarkarkundu8917]

I can't believe how a person can have so perfect feature his smile his gaze oh gosh so perfect...

[@justaphase]

I feel bad for all of those that are young and crushing on Ian, but he's old enough to be their father. Fortunately, I'm older than Ian, so the crushing is legit. 😉

[@lingardinhoassist5303]

So you have a advantage

[@AnnaHans88]

His response to the vegan question was very admirable. What a class act.

[@daimaraca1968]

"I am a doctor that is now working with a vampire, witch is a huge switch from the vampire who used to eat doctors😀" Ian we love u💗

[@yanu7414]

He can be brothers with Nate Archibald

[@laceface96]

I love this comment so much because I am in the middle of rewatching gossip girl, AND vampire diaries.... best decision I’ve made

[@yanu7414]

@@laceface96 i just started watching vampire diaries,im on the 3rd season now. But i have to say since the 1st season,i hate elena and damon,worst characters. And i just realize,alaric is the jerk who dumped elle woods in legally blonde.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

fashionably sensitive vampires diaries ending suck also last season was kind rush not good also v wars good

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Lacy Skwarek spoiler alert gossip girl reboot

[@yanu7414]

@@AlejandroP1980s yeah i stopped watching in the mid of 7th season

[@danielleeee8998]

The fact the me ,14, has a big ass crush on ian ,41,😭😭😭😂

[@JustAgirly0]

hes not just my fav actor but also the nicest purest person ive ever heard of and the fact hes an equestrian just makes him so much greater :D

[@harleycole2703]

the way i'm 17 but here i am drooling over ian

[@alexed8202]

I can’t believe he is 10 years younger than my parents

[@bri09014]

Ian pronouncing Zendaya as “Zin-die-uh” was my emotional trigger

[@kaleywillis1078]

And he married a doctor (Elena Gilbert) because he was saying as a vampire he kills doctors and also he married one 🧛‍♀️🧛💍

[@evitakogkou1223]

"No one should be hot when they are killing people.....somehow Damon made it pOsSiBlE" AND WE ALL KNOW HOW AND WHY-

[@fadoualouariaghli7061]

His eyes💔❤

[@RitwikaDatta]

I honestly can sit and listen to his voice for hours. There's something really soothing about it. Looking at that adorable smile helps too. ;)

[@alayahfatima123]

And hiss smile😭❤

[@rjdennis4006]

Once a vampire now doctor that is trying to save vampires btw v wars is amazing

[@lulusirl5873]

he's so humble and beautiful and wow

[@leahs8681]

“i’m gonna wake up at the ass crack of dawn, so i can go feed him carrots.” AHAHAHA that had me deaddd i love him like i just do honestly

[@hamnanoor4442]

the fact how he keeps saying 'my wife' again n again woth so much love and respect. hats of to him.

[@marianna7713]

The way he talks about Nikki is so sweet

[@freyagrey3293]

I love him so much My God..❤😍😍😭😭

[@larissalima5139]

4:28 "Some old wine gets really bitter and vinegary" Oh honey, that's not your case and you know it...

[@majorknight859]

Blood, I drink alot of blood 😂 Damon salvatore being Ian never gets old

[@dobrvics2073]

he’s so unbelievably perfect

[@scarscarsteagall5967]

Ian is so perfect I can’t-

[@herodayyy]

He's so dreamy my god

[@nathalie6589]

it's so cute the way he talked about his wife :,)

[@sydneyh1887]

This made me love Ian even more. I’m crying know that I will never have a mans like him.

[@achyuthreddy8687]

Haha

[@charlotteruby3885]

“ I am a dr, who works on vampires.... THAT IS A HUGED SHIFT from a vampire, who eats drs” We love that for you Ian, Honey, we love that!

[@adelllovee9003]

HE IS SUCH A COOL GUY AND SO HOT🔥

[@princetuhin3511]

i love his damon salvator charactor in vampire diaries

[@leahwilliams8183]

Ian makes my heart melt. Full stop!

[@totopeppino7370]

great actor and good person, he definitely deserves more success

[@rosygarrido]

When I see Ian, I see Jesse Willians and visa versa. I wished I never realized the similarities in facial structure and movements with these two. Now I can't unsee it.

[@kavitakamat8179]

I just love him soooooo much❤

[@jesssssica08]

I love him he never ages ofc he’s a vampire literally the best person ever 😭😭😭😭🥺🥰

[@angeliicroses]

Is it bad that I’m a 12 year old girl bitting my lip while watching a 41 year old man- Edit: I’m now 13. Double edit. I’m now 15 almost 16 😅

[@chloejane8062]

The fuck..

[@testcalibre2507]

That's fucked up. You should be with me instead. I'm only 31. Damn.

[@angeliicroses]

ChloeGachaPanda it’s a joke chill-

[@angeliicroses]

Lyric no thank you 😗✌🏽

[@angeliicroses]

Test Calibre I-

[@ro8701]

1:48 me watching this as a Canadian: really Ian? Freezing you’re ass off? I go out with only a long sleeves shirt, pants and shoes at 27 degrees 😂😂

[@ericaschannel2599]

I pray to god all the time we’re really gonna see the next season of vwars I loved that show so much

[@inikagarg5143]

You are just perfect at answering every comment.

[@yanu7414]

Cant wait for V wars season 2

[@einorab0325]

Oh gosh the way He said Zendaya’s name

[@MarieVictoria.]

Q:”what’s you skin routine?” Ian: blood, I drink a lot of blood. I love him 😂

[@finneaseilish827]

I love Ian with all of my heart

[@armandocarrillo1119]

EXCELENTE, CALIDAD

[@lila2793]

Alternate title: Damon making us feel bad about our diets for almost 6 minutes

[@LISA-hu7xn]

I really love hearing Ian speak☺️

[@natasha-ho4mf]

I love how he said that the smoothie had a lot of greens and only mentioned two green things 😂 I love him so much