> At a Glance
> – Dove Cameron is engaged to Damiano David of Måneskin after confirming their romance in early 2024
> – She previously dated Ryan McCartan (engaged 2016, split same year) and Thomas Doherty (2017-2020)
> – Cameron came out as “super queer” in 2020 and credits solo pandemic living for personal growth
> – Why it matters: The star’s evolving love life mirrors her public journey toward self-acceptance and independence
From Disney sets to Grammy after-parties, Dove Cameron‘s romantic timeline has played out in the spotlight and shaped her sense of self.
Early Romance & Engagement
Cameron met Ryan McCartan on Liv and Maddie in 2013 and the duo launched pop band The Girl and the Dreamcatcher two years later.
- April 2016: The couple announced their engagement at ages 20 and 22
- October 2016: McCartan revealed they had split, saying “Dove has decided this relationship isn’t what she wants”
- Looking back in 2019, Cameron told Seventeen she felt pressured “to make everything look perfect all the time”
Love on the Descendants Set
After joining Descendants 2, Scottish actor Thomas Doherty became Cameron’s next serious relationship.
- February 2017: The pair confirmed they were dating
- April 2020: They moved into a studio together after years of long-distance
- December 2020: Cameron announced their amicable October breakup, saying they “still have love for each other”
Cameron later told Entertainment Tonight her single “LazyBaby” helped her heal: “The breakup f—– me up.”
Coming Out & Finding Herself
During the pandemic, Cameron lived alone for the first time, processing both the split and the sudden death of close friend Cameron Boyce.
> “I found this sense of self. I’m living alone, I’m single for the first time and I just feel born again.”
In 2020 she came out as bisexual on Instagram Live, telling fans she was “super queer,” and later told Gay Times she’d “hinted about my sexuality for years while being afraid to spell it out.”
New Love with Damiano David
Months after Damiano David ended his long-term relationship, rumors sparked when Cameron attended a Måneskin concert in September 2023.
- January 2024: The couple were spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles
- February 2024: They made their red-carpet debut at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, sharing a kiss for photographers
- January 2026: Cameron announced their engagement on Instagram, calling David “my favourite part of being alive”
Key Takeaways
- Engaged: Cameron and David confirmed their engagement in January 2026 after over a year of dating
- Growth: Solo pandemic living helped her navigate grief and self-identity
- Visibility: She now embraces her queer identity openly through music and interviews
- Past: Two prior high-profile relationships taught her to value authenticity over image
From teen co-star romance to rock-star fiancé, Cameron’s journey highlights how public breakups, personal loss, and self-discovery can pave the way for new beginnings.
