Steven R. McQueen makes first public appearance in years

Actor Steven R. McQueen, known for his role as Jeremy Gilbert in ‘The Vampire Diaries’, has made his first major public appearance in several years. McQueen attended the Forever Mystic Falls Fan Meet in Paris on October 3, 2026, reuniting with former co-stars including Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, and Kat Graham.

Following the event, the 38-year-old actor returned to social media, posting a selfie with the caption, “Back to the gym. Any music suggestions?”. The post received significant engagement and support from fans and fellow actors, including Taylor Lautner and Keegan Allen. While some online commentary focused on his physical change since his time on the CW series, the majority of followers expressed excitement regarding his return to the public eye.