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McQueen Returns: Vampire Diaries Star's Rare Public Appearance
5 Oct
Summary
- Steven R. McQueen attended a fan convention in Paris.
- This marks his first public appearance in seven years.
- Fans defended McQueen against comments on his appearance.
Steven R. McQueen, known for his role as Jeremy Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries, recently made a notable public appearance at a fan convention in Paris. The event, held on October 3 and 4, 2026, was the actor's first public engagement in seven years.
McQueen, 38, reunited with former cast members including Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder. He engaged with attendees through photos and a panel discussion, reprising his role as Elena Gilbert's younger brother. He previously departed the series after six seasons but returned for the 2017 finale.
Following his Vampire Diaries tenure, McQueen joined the cast of Chicago Fire as Jimmy Borrelli for two seasons. His departure from the NBC series was attributed to storytelling decisions by the show's creators. This return to the spotlight occurs two years after the passing of his father, actor Chad McQueen.
