Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed step away from acting for family, farming, and entrepreneurship.

Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have shifted their focus from acting to personal and business pursuits. At the 2024 Environmental Media Association Awards, Somerhalder declared his acting career is "in the rearview mirror," while Reed emphasized her commitment to running their companies. The couple is prioritizing family life, farming, and entrepreneurship over Hollywood, with no plans to return to the entertainment industry.