Nina Dobrev

It was written off as a Twilight Saga clone at first, but The Vampire Diaries has made a solid impression on viewers.

This is a truly intriguing drama on The CW, anchored by a gorgeous cast. It's led by Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley.

The threesome posed for a series of photos with Nylon magazine this week, with each answering a question about the surprising hit:

Dobrev, on similarities with other vampire franchises: "When the show first started... you automatically thought Twilight.  But once you continue, there's a whole other side of it that goes a lot deeper... It's about letting everyone know that we're different but we all respect each other."

Wesley, on gratitude for Twilight: "Do I thing the show would be successful as it is, if it weren’t for all that? No.”

Somerhalder, on initial reaction to Damon Salvatore: “[My character] is gonna be the coolest character on television. There was no doubt about it. It reminded me of Sawyer, Josh Holloway’s character on Lost. He was always the character I secretly wished I could play.”

Jessica Alba may cover the latest issue of Self, but she isn't the only cutie in the February issue of this magazine.

Rising star Nina Dobrev is also featured in the publication, as she poses for numerous pictures and opens up about fashion. Here are a few excerpts of what The Vampire Diaries actress had to say...

On a passion for leather: “The creators [of Vampire Diaries] adapted my personal style for Elena. We both wear KRMA leather jackets all the time.”

On making her own jewelry: “I was in a diner when my fork bent out of shape. So, I wore it as a bracelet! Now I look for antique silverware to make into jewelry.”

On the 19th century: “I also love fashion from the 1800s. The hoop skirts, the silk and velvet…they were breathtaking. Literally! I’ve learned that when I’m wearing a corset, breathing is a luxury.”

This is a very strange story.

On August 22, a contingent of stars from The Vampire Diaries were arrested in Forsyth, Georgia. Their crime? Posing too seductively for a photo shoot.

Actresses Nina Dobrev, Candice Accola, Kayla Ewell, and Sara Canning, (as well as photographer Tyler Shields) were taken into custody by Georgia cops and charged with disorderly conduct because drivers reportedly called in about kids flashing others from a local bridge.

Police officers instructed the show's stars to reveal identification before taking them to the sheriff’s office, booking them and taking the mug shots shown above.

Shields posted $4,000 in fines and described the Georgia police as possessing a "flair for the dramatic."

In other show news, The Vampire Diaries broke every record The CW has for a series premiere this week. You really should watch it.

According to readers, Nina Dobrev is not cuter than Kristen Stewart.

We understand. The star of the upcoming CW show, The Vampire Diaries, must earn herself a spot among Hollywood's young elite.

But give Dobrev credit for getting up, dusting herself off from the aforementioned defeat and taking up another battle.

Last week, the actress was spotted out in the same Rebecca Minkoff dress that fellow rising star Michelle Trachtenberg was seen in. Compare the looks below and answer our poll question that follows:

Who looks better in this dress?

Okay, okay, Robert Pattinson fans. You win. We'll stop comparing other young actors to this Twilight hunk.

In a pair of recent polls, readers have strongly supported Pattinson when asked if he was the hottest actor in Hollywood to portray a vampire on screen.

But what about Robert's rumored girlfriend? Is Kristen Stewart the prettiest actress to play the object of a bloodsucker's affection?

Best known for her role as Bella Swan in the movie version of Stephenie Meyer's book series, Stewart might wanna keep an eye on Nina Dobrev. This 20-year old has landed the role of Elena Gilbert on the upcoming CW series The Vampire Diaries.

Like Bella, Elena is totally crushed on by a vampire (actually, two vampires), prompting us to wonder: Which actress would you prefer to sink your teeth into? Let us know below!

Which star is the cuter vampire crush?