> At a Glance
> – Bonnie Wallace gushes over daughter Dove Cameron‘s engagement to Damiano David
> – The actress, 29, and Måneskin frontman, 26, announced their engagement on Jan. 3
> – Sister Claire Hosterman calls David “loving, honorable, healthy, safe [and] kind”
> – Why it matters: Fans get a rare peek inside the family’s joy as two creative worlds unite
The Hosterman household is celebrating louder than a Måneskin riff: Dove Cameron‘s mother has officially welcomed Damiano David into the family with open arms and a heart-emoji-packed Instagram post.
A Mom’s Joy
Bonnie Wallace shared a tender shot from the couple’s engagement moment, captioning it with unfiltered excitement:
> “It’s with the greatest joy that I share the news that Chloe and Damiano are engaged! I could not have imagined a more perfect, loving partner for my baby. They are wonderful together and my heart is so full. Welcome to the family, Damiano! 🥰❤️🍾🥂💍✨.”
Claire Hosterman echoed the sentiment beneath the post:
> “So, so, so happy! I couldn’t imagine a more wonderful, kind, loving man for her. Welcome to the family, Damiano! ❤️🐝🌹🕊️✨.”
From Sydney Sparkle to ‘Yes’
Rumors ignited in October 2024 when Cameron flashed a diamond in Sydney, Australia, while the pair celebrated their second anniversary on Oct. 9.
Cameron’s anniversary tribute read:
> “the 2 best years of my life… i love you in a way no words could ever express, but i will never stop trying. buon anniversario amore mio.”
Engagement timeline:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First linked | September 2023 |
| Anniversary post | October 9, 2024 |
| Sydney sighting | October 2024 |
| Engagement reveal | January 3, 2025 |
Why They Went Public
Cameron told News Of Los Angeles in February 2025 that earlier romances felt risky to share, but David reframed the choice:
> “If someone in high school, or who’s a lawyer, nurse or working at a coffee shop can post a picture of their partner… why should it be different for us?”
Key takeaways:
- Cameron and David began dating in late 2023
- The couple chose normalcy over secrecy
- Family approval runs deep on both sides
- Wedding plans remain under wraps
With a ring on her finger and her family’s seal of approval, Dove Cameron steps into 2025 ready to write the next verse of her love story.
