Dove Cameron is an American singer and actress best known for playing twins Liv and Maddie on Disney Channel.
She later starred in the Descendants films and reached the Billboard Hot 100 top 20 with her 2022 single “Boyfriend”.
Who is Dove Cameron?
Dove Cameron is an American singer and actress. Her birth name is Chloe Celeste Hosterman.
She rose to fame in 2013 as Liv and Maddie Rooney on Liv and Maddie. That role won her a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children’s Programming.
From 2015 to 2021, she starred as Mal in Disney Channel’s Descendants film franchise.
In 2022, her single “Boyfriend” went viral on TikTok and entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 16. It also reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
On August 28, 2022, she won the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
Who Is Dove Cameron Husband?
Dove Cameron is married to Italian singer Damiano David, best known as the frontman of Måneskin.
The couple wed on September 24, 2026, at the Palazzo dei Priori in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. Cameron wore a white suit with a one-shoulder cape for the ceremony.
The two began dating in 2023 after meeting at the MTV Video Music Awards. They first met backstage at the 2022 ceremony, then reconnected at the 2023 show.
After that reunion, David invited her to visit the band at Madison Square Garden.
Vanity Fair Italia reported the romance in November 2023. The couple made their red carpet debut in February 2024 at Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala.
In October 2025, Cameron wore a large ring while walking with David in Sydney, Australia. That sighting sparked engagement rumors.
She announced the engagement on Instagram on January 3, 2026.
Ryan McCartan (2013-2016)
Cameron met actor Ryan McCartan on the set of Liv and Maddie in 2013. He played Diggie, a love interest of Maddie, and the two began dating that year.
In 2015, the couple formed a band called The Girl and the Dreamcatcher. Their first single, “Written in the Stars”, came out on October 2, 2015.
They announced their engagement on April 14, 2016. The relationship ended in October 2016, and the band split up.
Thomas Doherty (2017-2020)
Cameron dated her Descendants 2 co-star Thomas Doherty from 2017 until 2020. Doherty is an Edinburgh-born Scottish actor who plays Harry Hook in the franchise.
The pair split in 2020 after nearly four years together.
Dove Cameron Early Life
Dove Cameron was born Chloe Celeste Hosterman on January 15, 1996, in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Her parents are Philip Alan Hosterman and Bonnie Wallace, who later divorced. She has an older sister named Claire.
At age eight, she began acting in community theater at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Six years later, her family moved to Los Angeles, California. Her father died in 2011, when she was 15.
Following his death, she legally changed her name to Dove Olivia Cameron. Her father had called her Dove as a nickname.
Dove Cameron Age / Birthday
Dove Cameron is 30 years old as of 2026, born on January 15, 1996. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn, a sign often linked with discipline and ambition.
In 2026, she starred in the Prime Video series 56 Days alongside Avan Jogia.
Dove Cameron Ethnicity and Nationality
Dove Cameron is American. She has said she is of French descent and speaks some French.
She listed her Russian, Slovak, Hungarian, and French heritage in an Instagram post.
Dove Cameron Height and Weight
Dove Cameron stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, which is 1.57 meters. Her weight is not publicly confirmed.
Her long black hair framed her white suit at her September 2026 wedding. Her stage presence also carried her onto Dua Lipa’s UK tour dates in June 2025.
Dove Cameron Education
During her childhood, Cameron attended Sakai Intermediate School. Her early performing work came through community theater. At age eight, she joined Bainbridge Performing Arts.
After her family moved to Los Angeles, she sang in the National Championship Show Choir at Burbank High School. Burbank High School’s show choir held a national championship title.
In 2007, she played Young Cosette in the company’s production of Les Misérables.
The following year, she took the lead role of Mary in The Secret Garden, again with Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Dove Cameron Career
Disney Channel Years (2013-2021)
Liv and Maddie premiered on September 15, 2013, with Cameron in the dual lead role. The pilot drew 5.8 million viewers.
In December 2015, Disney Channel renewed the series for a fourth season. The series finale aired on March 24, 2017.
Meanwhile, Cameron also starred in Descendants, which premiered on July 31, 2015, with her as Mal. The film drew 6.6 million viewers, and its soundtrack topped the Billboard 200.
Her song “Rotten to the Core” reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cameron returned as Mal in Descendants 2 on July 21, 2017. Descendants 3 followed in 2019.
Film, Television and Stage (2015-2024)
Cameron made her first non-Disney film appearance in Barely Lethal in 2015. A24 released the movie in theaters.
On December 7, 2016, she played Amber Von Tussle in NBC’s Hairspray Live!
In 2018, she played Bekah Colter in the Netflix film Dumplin’ alongside Jennifer Aniston.
That same year, she joined season five of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Ruby Hale, and she voiced Gwen Stacy in Marvel Rising.
On stage, she played Cher Horowitz in Clueless: The Musical Off-Broadway from 2018 to 2019. In 2019, she starred opposite Renée Fleming in The Light in the Piazza in London.
Later, she joined the main cast of the Apple TV+ musical series Schmigadoon! in 2021. Her full list of roles is on her IMDb credits.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Barely Lethal | Liz Larson | Film |
| 2018 | Dumplin’ | Bekah Colter | Film |
| 2019 | The Angry Birds Movie 2 | Ella | Voice role |
| 2022 | Good Mourning | Olive | Film |
| 2022 | Vengeance | Kansas City Shaw | Film |
| 2024 | Love Me Dead | Cassi Webber | Film |
Music and Recent Work (2019-Present)
On March 21, 2018, Cameron announced she had signed with Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. In September 2019, she released her debut double single, “Bloodshot” and “Waste”.
She released “Boyfriend” on February 11, 2022. Her debut EP, Alchemical: Volume 1, followed on December 1, 2023.
Cameron then scrapped a planned second volume and took a break from releasing music. She returned in February 2025 with the single “Too Much”.
In June 2025, she supported Dua Lipa on the UK leg of the Radical Optimism Tour. That September, she released “Whatever You Like”, a song about her relationship with Damiano David.
In February 2026, she starred in the Prime Video series 56 Days. She also returned to RuPaul’s Drag Race as a guest judge earlier that year.
In May 2026, she began filming the coming-of-age thriller Hot Year.
Dove Cameron Discography
Dove Cameron released her debut EP, Alchemical: Volume 1, on December 1, 2023. It came out through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. She also lent her vocals to four soundtrack albums.
| Year | Title | Release Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | “Boyfriend” | Single |
| 2022 | “Breakfast” | Single |
| 2023 | Alchemical: Volume 1 | EP |
| 2025 | “Too Much” | Single |
| 2025 | “French Girls” | Single |
| 2025 | “Romeo” | Single |
| 2025 | “Whatever You Like” | Single |
| 2025 | “Hello My Old Lover” | Single |
Her debut studio album is set for release in 2026. Fans can follow new releases on her official website. “Boyfriend” peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Dove Cameron Awards and Recognition
Dove Cameron has won awards for both television and music. Her wins span children’s programming, pop music, and music video.
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in Children’s Programming (Liv and Maddie)
- MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist (2022)
- American Music Award for New Artist of the Year (2022)
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Social Message (“Breakfast”)
On November 20, 2022, she performed at the American Music Awards and won New Artist of the Year.
Her “Breakfast” video also won at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Dove Cameron Tours and Concerts
Dove Cameron headlined her own show, An Evening With Dove Cameron, in 2021. Since then, she has mostly toured as a support act.
- Opening act for Dua Lipa on the Radical Optimism Tour (2025)
- Opening act for Sombr on the You Are the Reason Tour (2026)
- KIIS-FM Jingle Ball (2022)
In 2023, she also held her Alchemical Pop-Up Events.
Her Dua Lipa dates included the UK leg in June 2025.
Dove Cameron Net Worth
Dove Cameron’s estimated net worth is $8 million as of 2026. Her income comes mainly from acting, music, and soundtrack work.
Liv and Maddie and the Descendants films launched her career, and both franchises produced hit soundtracks.
The Descendants soundtrack topped the Billboard 200 in 2015.
Her solo music has added to that income since “Boyfriend” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 16.
She also collaborated with Privé Revaux on a range of sunglasses.
Dove Cameron Social Media
Dove Cameron is active on Instagram and X. She uses Instagram under the handle @dovecameron.
She posted her engagement photos there on January 3, 2026. On X, she posts as @DoveCameron. Her account has been active since her Disney Channel years.
In December 2013, she used Twitter to confirm her birthday is January 15.
Conclusion
Dove Cameron went from playing Liv and Maddie Rooney on Disney Channel to charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
She married Damiano David in Montalcino on September 24, 2026, and has Hot Year and her debut studio album ahead.