Why does Elena look like Katherine?

It is revealed that Elena is a Petrova Doppelgänger (like Katherine and Nadia), which is thus responsible for her being identical to her ancestor, Katherine Pierce (née Katerina Petrova). This also has the implication of making her a supernatural creature.

How is Elena and Katherine related?

Also, in the books, Elena and Katherine were half sisters due to having the same mother (though Katherine suspected Elena was a possible descendant), but in the TV series, they are related by blood and Elena is her descendant.

How do they figure out Katherine is in Elena's body?

The two of them discuss what happened between Stefan and "Elena" and Caroline also tells him about Nadia and Matt and the text he sent to her. From Matt's text, who used "K" and not "E", they put the pieces together and they realize that Katherine is in Elena's body.

How are Isobel and Katherine related?

Both Isobel and Katherine are distantly related to each other by blood. Isobel bore Elena Gilbert, Katherine's doppelgänger. Both Isobel and Katherine slept with and dated Damon Salvatore. Katherine also sired Damon as a vampire, but Damon also sired Isobel decades later.

How are Katherine and Elena different?

Katherine was a selfish and self-centered manipulator who fought to become a vampire and only truly cared about herself, whereas Elena was caring and compassionate and longed to be human even after her transition to vampirism. Both doppelgangers were great characters who garnered a dedicated and passionate fanbase.

The vampire diaries: Elena is not Katherine

Why is Elena not a Petrova?

Elena is the the third and also the final descendant and doppelgänger of Amara, the originator of the Petrova doppelgänger bloodline. Elena's death and transition into a vampire ended the Petrova doppelgänger bloodline, as she has no descendants because she is unable to reproduce and have children.

Who does Damon love more Elena or Katherine?

Damon fell deeply in love with Katherine, but unbeknownst to him, she'd also been seeing his brother Stefan, sparking the brothers' lifelong rivalry. Their relationship ended when the town began eradicating the vampires.

Is Elena's mom a Petrova?

Elena Gilbert (3rd Petrova Doppelgänger): Elena was born on June 22, 1992, in Mystic Falls, Virginia. She was the biological daughter of John Gilbert and Isobel Flemming, and was therefore a descendant of Katerina Petrova, to whom she bears a striking physical resemblance.

Who is the father of Katherine's baby?

Throughout The Vampire Diaries

In the season four finale of The Vampire Diaries, Graduation, Katherine slept with Niklaus Mikaelson and conceived her daughter, Adyelya.

Is Isobel actually Elena's mom?

Isobel Flemming was the biological mother of Elena. She was turned into a vampire by Damon Salvatore by her insistence. She became cold and calculating, but wished for her daughter to live a normal life. She was compelled by Klaus to find Elena, use Alaric as a host, find a vampire and werewolf for his ritual.

Why is Elena a doppelganger?

It is revealed that Elena is a Petrova Doppelgänger (like Katherine and Nadia), which is thus responsible for her being identical to her ancestor, Katherine Pierce (née Katerina Petrova). This also has the implication of making her a supernatural creature.

Who figured out Katherine took over Elena's body?

Meanwhile, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Caroline (Candice Accola) inform everyone that Katherine has taken over Elena's body and they try to find a way to bring Katherine to them before she realizes that she knows.

Who turned Katherine into a vampire?

She's Turned By Klaus

But Katherine made the decision to turn into a vampire in order to escape him. Her plot focused on the centuries she spent running from Klaus who wanted his revenge, while Klaus is the one who turned Katherine in the books.

Who is the father of Elena's baby on vampire Diaries?

His immediate response: “Oh, yeah, isn't that my daughter?” Indeed, Stefanie Salvatore — as referenced during a Season 1 episode of The CW's Legacies — is the daughter of Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore, named in loving memory of the late, great Stefan.

Is Katherine and Elena half sisters?

Katherine is the only child of Baron Friedrich Von Schwarzschild and the oldest child of Elizabeth Gilbert (nee Chamberlain). She is the older maternal half-sister of Elena Gilbert and Margaret Gilbert.

Who was the first Petrova doppelganger?

Tatia is the first-known Petrova doppelganger, and her blood was used by Klaus' mother, Esther, to turn her children and husband, Mikaelson, into the first vampires.

How did Katherine get pregnant?

In 1490, when she was about 16 or 17 years of age, Katerina became pregnant by an unknown man, a Traveler, and her family disowned her for the shameful birth of an illegitimate daughter.

How many doppelgangers does Elena have?

It wasn't until the 21st Century that a human Doppelgänger was found: Elena Gilbert. So not including Amara there are ONLY three known Doppelgängers in her line: Tatia, Katherine and Elena.

Who did Katherine really love?

Stefan Salvatore is objectively Katherine's best love interest in the series. He was the only person that she loved unconditionally, and it was Stefan that made viewers see Katherine as less of a villain and more of an anti-hero.

Is Damon Elena's father?

Damon Salvatore: Damon is Elena Gilbert's husband. Damon was a 178 year old vampire who was injected with The Cure by his brother, Stefan Salvatore, who previously dated Elena. As a human, Damon married Elena and they lived a long and happy life together.

Who is Elena's original doppelgänger?

After Elena Gilbert fell in love with Stefan Salvatore during season 1, she discovered she bore an uncanny resemblance to his ex: a 500-year-old-vampire named Katherine Pierce, aka "Katerina Petrova." Elena went searching for answers which weren't immediately forthcoming.

Is Alaric Elena's father?

Alaric is Elena's step-father and second legal guardian after Jenna. Alaric drank Elena's blood to become a vampire. Elena once killed Alaric, though she did so only to ensure he would return to life while wearing the Gilbert ring.

Who turned Lexi into a vampire?

Alexia was changed into a vampire by a man, who was revealed to be Niklaus Mikaelson, she met who asked her if she wanted to live forever so she could take care of her brother.

How was Delena toxic?

Toxic: Elena Was Sired To Damon

This element of Elena and Damon's relationship is toxic as it takes Elena's choices away and makes both characters doubt the authenticity of their love. Elena breaks the sire bond when she switches off her humanity, though luckily, her love for Damon remains the same.