Paul Wesley, 43, was photographed shirtless during a sunny day by the water in Porto Ercole, Italy, spending time with his fiancée, Natalie Kuckenburg, including paddle boarding and relaxing with family. The couple began dating in 2022 and got engaged in Italy
Paul Wesley didn’t exactly hide his vacation from the lens.
The 43-year-old The Vampire Diaries actor was seen going shirtless while soaking up the sun alongside his fiancée. Natalie Kuckenburg. during a day by the water on Tuesday (May 19) in Porto Ercole. Italy. Paddle boarding was on the itinerary, followed by plenty of lounging in the sun with family members nearby.
For Wesley and Kuckenburg, Italy has become more than a backdrop. The couple started dating in 2022 and got engaged in Italy back in July 2025. Kuckenburg. a model and the founder of the clothing line Nareia. has also been a steady presence in the moments that have kept their relationship in the spotlight.
Wesley has previously shared that their sense of humor is a big part of why things click. Speaking with People, he said: “Oh my gosh. There’s two people that are the funniest people in my life — Number one. my dog. and number two. frankly. my girlfriend. I think the reason we get along so well is because all we do is laugh. and I think it’s probably one of the most important things in a relationship.”.
On this Italian getaway, it’s easy to see what he means: time together in the sun, on the water, and among familiar faces—right where they’ve already marked some of their biggest milestones.
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