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Ian Somerhalder takes a selfie as he arrives at the Teen Choice Awards 2014 in Los Angeles, California August 10, 2014. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Ian Somerhalder took to Instagram to defend his current girlfriend Nikki Reed. Over the weekend, "The Vampire Diaries" actor wrote in support of his girlfriend, Nikki Reed.

"You HATE NIKKI REED? Really? Do you know her? Hmmmm, I'm not sure that you do. Look on her Instagram feed or twitter and all you will see is a compassionate and beautiful human being," stated Ian's post.

He also added that people should put their negative energy somewhere else as they barely know Reed. Interestingly, the rant did not stop here. Somerhalder also said that he is upset with the fans response to his new relationship.

"I'm sickened and saddened by the fans' response to all this. Many fans have stood up people like you and tried to empower you with some compassion. If we all thought a little or [learned] a little about people before we spoke about them, the world wouldn't be so upside down and in the worst place in history. If you hate Nikki then you must hate me...That's sad. Have an amazing day," added Somerhalder.

Ian has been creating quite the buzz with his new relationship for months now. On one of the recent occasions, the couple was seen locking lips in public. Ian also said in an interview that he has never been happier. The couple is reportedly going strong and from the Ian's Instagram response, it seems he is quite seriously indulged in the relationship.

Ian was previously dating his "TVD" co-star Nina Dobrev. Back then, Reed was common friends with Ian and Nina. However, Nina and Ian's relationship did not last the test of time. The two broke-up after one year of dating. Ian and Nikki came out in public with their relationship a few months ago. Since then they have been displaying a lot PDA.

Reed was previously married to Paul Donald. However, the couple filed for divorce in March 2014. Post the divorce, it was reported that Donald was disturbed with his marriage falling apart. The official reason for their separation was not revealed. However, it was speculated that their relationship succumbed to normal wedding presuures.