At a Glance
- Dove Cameron announced her engagement to Damiano David on Instagram on January 3, 2026
- The couple confirmed their relationship in February 2024 at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala
- They began dating in late 2023, shortly after David’s split from Giorgia Soleri
- Why it matters: Fans have followed their high-profile romance from concert sightings to red carpet debuts-now it’s headed to the altar
After two years of public appearances, PDA-filled outings, and social media flirtation, Dove Cameron and Damiano David are officially engaged. The singer shared the milestone with a ring photo and a heartfelt caption to kick off 2026.
From Concert Sightings to Red Carpets
Their relationship timeline began in September 2023, when Cameron was spotted at Måneskin’s Madison Square Garden show. Just weeks later, David confirmed he had split from longtime girlfriend Giorgia Soleri, apologizing on Instagram after photos surfaced of him kissing another woman.
By November 2023, Cameron and David were photographed leaving a concert together in Brazil. In November 2024, they were seen kissing on Bondi Beach during the band’s Sydney tour stop.
Their first official public appearance came on February 3, 2024, at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, where they posed together and shared a kiss for photographers. The next night, they attended W Magazine’s Grammys afterparty in coordinating white outfits.
Instagram Official and Major Events
- February 6, 2024: Cameron posts a photo of David carrying her heels from the gala-her soft-launch of their relationship
- February 13, 2024: The couple sits courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game, wrapped in each other’s arms
- May 6, 2024: They make their Met Gala debut, with Cameron in floral and David in a sheer, tattoo-revealing suit
In a June 2024 interview with Cosmopolitan, Cameron gushed about David:
> “He’s the best person I’ve met in my life. You spend two minutes around him and you realize he is the kindest, most generous, most innocent, most giving person. He’s just a beautiful, sensitive soul.”
A New Year, a New Chapter
On January 3, 2026, Cameron ended speculation by posting a photo of her engagement ring with the caption:
> “my favourite part of being alive 💍 happy new year”
The post marked the couple’s first public confirmation of their engagement, capping off a romance that moved from backstage hangouts to full-blown red carpet coupledom.
Key Takeaways
- Dove Cameron and Damiano David began dating in late 2023
- They went public at the 2024 Pre-Grammy Gala
- Cameron praised David as the “most giving person” she’s ever met
- The couple is now engaged as of January 2026
With wedding plans ahead, fans can expect more coordinated outfits, PDA, and possibly a Euro-rock twist on the classic celebrity wedding.
