From Disney Co-Stars to Rock Royalty: Dove Cameron's Evolving Love Story with Ryan McCartan, Thomas Doherty, and Damiano David

Dove Cameron, the versatile actress and singer known for her roles in Disney's Liv and Maddie and Descendants, has navigated her romantic life in the public eye with a blend of youthful enthusiasm and mature reflection. Her journey through love has seen her form deep connections with fellow entertainers, often sparked on set, and has evolved from high-profile engagements to a more private, yet publicly celebrated, rock-and-roll romance.

Cameron's first significant public relationship began in August 2013 with her Liv and Maddie co-star, Ryan McCartan. The couple, who also formed the musical duo The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, shared a visible bond both on and off-screen. Their relationship culminated in an engagement in April 2016, with McCartan announcing the news on social media. Cameron spoke to People about their connection, stating, "We were both very clear with each other that it was like, ‘I know you’re my person. You know you’re my person. There’s nobody else.’"

However, the engagement was short-lived. Just six months later, in October 2016, McCartan publicly announced their split, noting that Cameron had decided the relationship wasn't what she wanted. Cameron later reflected on this period in a 2019 interview with Seventeen, revealing that she felt pressured to maintain a perfect image and that much of the difficulty she experienced in that first relationship was kept private. She described it as her "first ever real relationship, and it was on-screen and off-screen."

Following her separation from McCartan, Cameron found love again with Scottish actor Thomas Doherty, whom she met on the set of Descendants 2. Their relationship was confirmed in February 2017, and it quickly became serious. Cameron shared with Seventeen in 2019 that Doherty told her he loved her within a week of meeting, a statement he never retracted. She described their connection as different from any other, feeling an "equality" and a "guttural knowing that this is right." The couple even got matching tattoos two weeks into their romance.

Despite being long-distance for a period, their relationship endured for nearly four years. In April 2020, they moved in together. However, in December 2020, Cameron confirmed via her Instagram Story that she and Doherty had parted ways two months prior, in October. She stated, "The decision was incredibly difficult, but we still have love for each other, and will remain friends." Cameron later shared that her song "LazyBaby" helped her heal from the breakup, which she admitted "f----- me up" and was "really hard."

After her relationship with Thomas Doherty, there was some fan speculation regarding a rumored connection with Veronica St. Clair in April 2022. However, this was a rumor that was never publicly confirmed by either party and appears to have been based on unverified reports rather than a confirmed romantic involvement. Cameron herself has spoken about valuing privacy more in her relationships after her earlier public experiences.

Most recently, Cameron's romantic life has taken a new turn with Italian rock star Damiano David, the magnetic frontman of Måneskin. Rumors of their romance began circulating in September 2023 after Cameron attended one of Måneskin's concerts. Speculation intensified in January 2024 when they were spotted on a dinner date in Los Angeles. The couple made their official red carpet debut at Clive Davis' annual Pre-Grammy Gala in February 2024, where they were seen cuddling and sharing a kiss, publicly confirming their relationship.

Cameron has since opened up about their connection, revealing that they first crossed paths at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. She told Cosmopolitan in June 2024 that their initial meeting was innocent, but a later encounter at the 2023 VMAs led to deeper conversations. She described David as "like a 1950s gentleman, angel, teddy bear" and "the best person I’ve met in my life." Their relationship has continued to flourish, with public appearances at events like the Met Gala in May 2024 and the Cameron Boyce Foundation's annual gala, showcasing a strong and supportive bond. David publicly expressed his affection for Cameron in a sweet Instagram post for her birthday in January 2025, calling her "the most beautiful, intelligent, sensitive, loving, sweet, hot, caring, smart, funny, pretty, talented, supportive and incredible person I’ve ever met."

Dove Cameron's romantic journey reflects a progression from the intense scrutiny of young celebrity relationships to a more grounded and mature approach to love. Each chapter, from her engagement to Ryan McCartan, her long-term partnership with Thomas Doherty, to her current happy relationship with Damiano David, has contributed to her growth and public understanding of her evolving personal life.