Ian Somerhalder thinks Nikki Reed is one "of the most beautiful ladies in the universe."
The 'Vampire Diaries' star gushed about the 'Twilight Saga' actress, whom he has been dating for five months, on Instagram on Wednesday (08.10.14), admitting he is amazed by the charity work she does with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Alongside a photograph of them with two of their dogs, the 35-year-old actor wrote: "A day with 3 of the most beautiful ladies in the universe... Wow smiling is such a beautiful part of the human experience - I highly recommend it."
He added: "@iamnikkireed your recent work with Gilt benefiting the @aspca is truly truky extraordinary. Thank you for giving so much of your life and for being a strong voice for those whom can speak. My hat is off to you. You amaze me. Love, Ian [sic]"
The 26-year-old actress, who owns a rat, two horses, two German shepherds and five dogs, regularly provides temporary shelter for foster pets and recently admitted animals are her life.
The 'Murder of a Cat' star said: "My mom and I built a guest house on my property so that my mom could help me fostering animals. I do multiple fosters a month."

Ashton Kutcher wants "a more stable schedule" so he can be a hands-on father.
The 'Two and a Half Men' star, whose fiancée Mila Kunis gave birth to their first child, Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher, on September 30, has reportedly told producers of the show that he wants to spend as much time as possible taking care of their baby girl.
A source close to the 36-year-old actor also told Us Weekly magazine: "He's been so helpful, chipping in with feedings, and he loves to hold the baby."
The heartthrob, who was previously married to Demi Moore, made sure he was very prepared for fatherhood before the baby's birth.
The insider said: "Ashton read the top child-care books."
The actor recently started learning Russian as Mila, 31, was born in the Ukraine, and wants their daughter to grow up speaking the language, as well as English.
He also helped decorate the nursery at their new $10 million mansion in Beverly Hills, which they have painted grey and filled with stuffed animals.
The couple have barely left their house in recent weeks, but are already planning to take their daughter to visit Ashton's family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Christmas, as his sister, Tausha, 39, also gave birth to a baby boy, Maxton, last month.
The insider added: "They've been on an adrenaline high since the birth."

Katherine Heigl inspired 'Grey's Anatomy' creator Shonda Rhimes to develop a "no a**holes" policy on set.
The TV producer admits she learned a lot from working with the 35-year-old actress - who was branded difficult and accused of being a diva on other sets earlier this year - on the drama, and has no time for "nasty people" anymore.
Discussing the tight-knit cast on her other show 'Scandal' and her "no a**holes" policy, Shonda told The Hollywood Reporter: "There are no Heigls in this situation..."
She added: "I don't put up with b*****t or nasty people. I don't have time for it."
The duo's friendship soured in 2008 after the blonde beauty, who played Dr. Izzie Stevens on the show for five years until 2010, withdrew her name from awards consideration because she felt she hadn't been provided the material "to warrant an Emmy nomination."
Katherine recently confessed she was "angry and frustrated" when she worked on the medical series after adopting her eldest daughter, Naleigh, in 2009.
She said: "I would come home angry and frustrated that I'd missed everything with my kid that day. I didn't get to wake her up from her nap or do bath time or bedtime. I'd have to sneak into her room and kiss her when she was sleeping, hoping not to wake her up."
The 'State of Affairs' added: "I felt like my priorities were messed up. I was putting so much time and energy into just my work, but I was raised [to believe] that family comes first."

Kristen Stewart is happy to be single.
The 'Camp X-Ray' star, who split from Robert Pattinson last year after four years of dating, is reportedly in a "really good place" and is focusing on herself.
A source close to the 24-year-old actress told E! News: "She is in a really, really good place right now. She is really happy with the films she is working on and she is in a great spot in her career."
The brunette beauty recently sparked rumours she is romancing British actor Nicholas Hoult, but the insider insists they are just friends after filming 'Equals' together.
The source added: "She is finally able to focus on herself and not worry about the nonsense that is out there. This is the best many close to her have seen her in quite a while."
Kristen and Robert, 28, split in mid-2013 after he failed to get over her fling with director Rupert Sanders in 2012.
The 'Rover' actor is now dating singer FKA Twigs - whose real name is Tahliah Barnett - after being introduced by friends earlier this year and recently insisted he there is no bad blood between him and Kristen.
He said: "S**t happens, you know? It's just young people...it's normal! And honestly, who gives a s**t?"

Paula Patton has filed for divorce from Robin Thicke.
The 38-year-old actress, who split from the 'Blurred Lines' hitmaker in February after nine years of marriage, is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their four-year-old son, Julian.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that the former couple's split is "harmonious" and there are no real issues that will cause conflict in court.
The 37-year-old singer previously vowed to win Paula back and penned his latest album, 'Paula,' about her, following rumours he cheated on her.
He previously said: "My music is my therapy. When I make these songs and I listen back to them, they make me feel good about myself because at least I'm admitting my faults, I'm trying to become a better man and better person.
"This album is dedicated to her, but half of it is about my problems and me getting certain things together so I can be the kind of man that I wanted to be."
However, the 'About Last Night' actress recently started dating musician Zak Waters, 27, and a source close to Robin revealed in July that he was "done begging" his estranged wife for a second chance.
The duo put their former marital home in Los Angeles, which Robin's father Alan Thicke gave them as a wedding present in 2005, on the market for almost $3 million over the summer.

Selena Gomez says acting helps her "escape from the madness" in her life.
The 'Rudderless' star, who sought treatment in rehab earlier this year and recently split from Justin Bieber again, prefers to take on roles that help her to grow as a person and always insists on auditioning, as she wants to earn her success.
The 22-year-old beauty told UsMagazine.com: "Honestly, the reason why I take certain parts is not because I feel like I could just accept it. I want to be the person who earns it. I've auditioned for every movie I've been a part of, and I've wanted to genuinely feel like I earned it."
The 'Spring Breakers' star is often "uncomfortable" on set, but thinks it's a good thing.
She explained: "That makes me a better actress. Even though I feel like it can be uncomfortable sometimes, that's honestly what's going to make me grow.
"I'm extremely lucky. I could be doing certain films that I'm comfortable [doing]. I love to push myself. I can't say I got this [role] because of who I am. I got this in spite of who I am. That's what I love about acting. I can escape from the madness. This project ['Rudderless'] in particular made me feel like I get to be a real actress."
She added: "I would rather be in a smaller part and learn from people like Bill [William H. Macy], Felicity [Huffman], and Billy [Crudup].
"One of my best friends always told me, 'If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room.' "

Amanda Bynes' father allegedly thinks she would benefit from "a long stint in jail."
The 28-year-old star's mother, Lynn Bynes, is eager to fly to New York City to "save" her again after she was arrested last week for driving under the influence (DUI), but her husband, Rick Bynes, reportedly doesn't think there is anything else they can do to help the troubled actress, who was allegedly caught trying to steal a $200 hat at Barneys in Manhattan today (08.10.14).
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Lynn had been making plans to go to New York City because she had been growing so concerned about Amanda's bizarre behaviour.
"Rick was opposed to the visit and thought it would be a waste of Lynn's time and their money because there is nothing she can do to help Amanda. Amanda would likely refuse to see her anyway -- and that would be if Lynn could even find her.
"[Lynn] is really torn between taking her husband's advice and saving Amanda. It's an impossible situation for Lynn."
The insider added: "Her parents are surprised that she hasn't been arrested in New York City yet ... though Rick thinks a long stint in jail would be the best thing for Amanda."
Meanwhile, the 'Easy A' actress, who was placed under her mother's care via a conservatorship after she was involuntarily hospitalised last year following months of erratic behaviour, reportedly "acted crazy" when she was accused of stealing at Barneys, but security let her go after she claimed she didn't mean to take the hat out of the store and was merely trying to escape being chased by fans, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
The upmarket department store made her sign a no-trespass agreement, banning her from entering the shop ever again.

Mariah Carey wants Nas to set her up on a date.
The '#Beautiful' hitmaker, whose estranged husband Nick Cannon recently confirmed they have been separated for several months, is reportedly eager to start dating again and wants her close friend to play matchmaker.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "[She] texted Nas, wondering if he had any friends she could go out with -- or even just hook up with. But Nas is nervous to introduce her to anyone."
The star has been friends with the 'Nasty' rapper for more than a decade and they recently collaborated on the song 'Dedicated' for the 44-year-old singer's latest album, 'Me. I am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse'.
Meanwhile, 'America's Got Talent' host Nick has formed a close bond with Mariah's former manager Randy Jackson.
The 34-year-old star was spotted having dinner with the former 'American Idol' judge and an unidentified blonde woman at Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills late last month.
Nick, who has three-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with Mariah, stayed behind to chat with the mystery woman afterwards.
An eyewitness said: "After Randy left, [they] kept chatting and laughing. Nick had a big smile on his face."

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West's wedding pastor believes in their marriage.
Rich Wilkerson Jr., who officiated the couple's lavish wedding in Florence, Italy last May, has no doubt they will spend the rest of their lives together.
Speaking about their wedding, he told PEOPLE.com: "I got to give my message. They wanted a Christian wedding, and wanted me to talk about Jesus. It wasn't a message of hate and judgment; it was a message of hope and love. Kim and Kanye have both told me that they're followers of Jesus; we're on the journey together as friends. I believe in them, and I believe in their marriage."
The 30-year-old pastor, who is set to star in his own new reality TV series, 'The Wilkersons,' with his wife Dawn on the Oxygen network, admits his friendship with Kim, 33, and Kanye has completely changed his life.
He said: "I never expected that anyone would care who performed the ceremony. Celebrities get married all the time and no one knows who their pastor is. I didn't tell anyone I was doing the wedding; I just went to Italy and did it. And then everything started moving really fast."
Rick became friends with the 'New Slaves' rapper, 37, after being introduced by a mutual friend in Miami two years ago, but admits he doesn't always agree with the outspoken star's infamous rants.
He said: "I don't have to agree with everything that someone does to love them
"I tell the truth if I'm asked, and we may disagree, but we're still friends. Kanye knows what my standards are. There's a respect there.

Selena Gomez dumped Justin Bieber after he had dinner with Kendall Jenner.
The 'Come & Get It' singer, who has had an on-again, off-again relationship with the Canadian star since 2010, was reportedly furious when she discovered her boyfriend, 20, met up with the model in Paris while she was sightseeing after they flew to the city to attend a number of fashion shows together last week.
A source told In Touch Weekly magazine: "Selena was absolutely livid when she found out Justin had dinner with Kendall. He lied to her about it. She was so angry that she changed her flight to come back to LA two days early and told him their relationship was over - again."
The 22-year-old actress' friendship with Kendall, 18, and her sister Kylie Jenner, 17, fizzled out after she found text messages from Kylie on Justin's phone after they attended the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival together in April.
The insider added: "She told Justin she wanted to have nothing to do with them. That meant he had to cut them off, too.
"It turns out Justin has been texting Kendall the whole time and Paris wasn't the first time they secretly had dinner together.
"Justin admitted it and insists they're just friends, but Selena doesn't believe him, and they had a screaming match over it. She feels completely humiliated."
Another source told Us Weekly magazine that Selena "doesn't trust Kendall's motives."
Justin and Kendall were spotted dining at Ferdi in Paris shortly before attending the CR Fashion Book party with her mother, Kris Jenner, and sister Kim Kardashian West.
Selena also attended the party with other friends.
The following day she flew back to Los Angeles with Kris, 58, but hinted she wasn't happy about the situation on Twitter, writing: "Random, long flight. So happy to be home."

Sofia Vergara is thinking about undergoing hypnosis to cure her sweet tooth.
The 'Modern Family' actress admits she only works out so she can eat cake on a regular basis and claims she is seriously considering going to a specialist to help her get over her obsession with candy.
The 42-year-old star told the November issue of Shape magazine: "I heard about someone in L.A. who got hypnotised so they wouldn't eat candy. I'm seriously looking into that because I'm obsessed."
The brunette beauty, who is dating 'Magic Mike' star Joe Manganiello, "has always been very happy" with her figure, but credits her co-star Julie Bowen for inspiring her to get fit and healthy two years ago.
She said: "I hit 40 and I started seeing a softness everywhere on my body ... I knew it was time to do something, so I did.
"Being around Julie and seeing how motivated she is ... I started to think more about it."
She added: "When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"
Sofia is unable to run or do traditional squats because of her "bad knees" so she trains with a Pilates-like machine called the Megaformer.
She added: "I don't love it at all, but I love how my body's changing.
"My body is looking better than it used to, but I wish I had worked out more when I was younger and taken it as seriously as I do now. My niece is 21 and she loves exercising, and I tell her, 'Keep doing it so you don't have to go crazy with it when you're my age!' "

Jennifer Garner claims she will always have a "baby bump."
The 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' star, who has three children, Violet, nine, and Seraphina, five, and Samuel, two, with husband Ben Affleck, doesn't think her stomach will ever be completely flat again and claims people still congratulate her because they think she is pregnant.
The 42-year-old actress told 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show': "I get congratulated all the time by people that I know! [They say] 'I hear you're pregnant, oh my god!' This one woman who had babysat for us said, 'Oh my gosh, I can't wait for number four' and I thought, 'What is going on?'
"I asked around, and apparently I have a baby bump. I'm here to tell you that I do. I do have a baby bump. I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump."
She added: "From now on ladies, I will have a bump, and it will be my baby bump. Let's just all settle in and get used to it. It's not going anywhere! I have a bump, it's name is Violet, Sam, Sera."
Jennifer recently admitted she gained a few pounds while Ben was bulking up to portray Batman in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'.
She said: "There's something about it... whenever one of us has to be really good, the other one pudges up. I don't know why it is, but I blame my pudginess on his strict and disciplined place in life. There's something about it that just makes me like, 'Well, I'm gonna have a bonbon. I'm gonna have some ice cream.' "