Dove Cameron is a well-known American singer and actress. She became known for playing both lead roles in the Disney Channel comedy series Liv and Maddie (2013-17) and was honored with a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in Children’s Programming.
Dove Cameron Profile Summary
Full name: Chloe Celeste Hosterman
Famous as: Dove Olivia Cameron
Age: 28 years old (2024)
Date of birth: 15 January 1996
Place of birth: Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Hair color: Blonde
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Father: Philip Alan Hosterman
Mother: Bonnie Wallace
Siblings: Claire Hosterman
Marital status: In a relationship
Boyfriend: Damiano David
Height: 5 ft 1 in (157 cm)
Weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
Profession: Actor and singer
Early Life & Education
Dove Cameron was born January 15, 1996, in Bainbridge Island, Washington as Chloe Celeste Hosterman. She was raised alongside her older sister Claire, by her parents, Bonnie and Philip.
During her childhood, Cameron attended Sakai Intermediate School and participated in community theater at Bainbridge Performing Arts.
She had roles in the musicals “Les Misérables” and “The Secret Garden.” Later on, her family relocated to the Los Angeles region, and she continued her education at Burbank High School.
Career
In 2012, Dove Cameron made her TV debut in “Shameless” and “The Mentalist.” Her big break came in 2013 when she played Liv and Maddie Rooney in the Disney Channel series “Liv and Maddie” for four seasons.
During this time, she also starred in the Disney Channel movies “Cloud 9” and “Descendants.” Cameron played Mal in “Descendants,” a musical fantasy about Disney villain Maleficent’s daughter. The movie was a big hit and spawned sequels, an animated series, and a special.
In 2016, Dove Cameron took on the role of Amber Von Tussle in NBC’s live rendition of the popular musical “Hairspray.” The following year, she appeared as Jess in multiple episodes of the Disney Channel show “The Lodge.”
Then, in 2018, Cameron’s career reached new heights as she portrayed the recurring character Ruby Hale in the fifth installment of the Marvel series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Cameron’s credits include portraying Ghost-Spider in a collection of Disney XD shorts and making a guest appearance on the sitcom “Angie Tribeca.”
In 2021, she took on the role of Betsy McDonough, a waitress, in the Apple TV+ musical comedy “Schmigadoon!” Additionally, she can be seen in the Paramount+ animated series “Big Nate,” which debuted in 2022.
In 2015, Dove Cameron made her debut in the film industry with the action comedy “Barely Lethal,” where she acted alongside Hailee Steinfeld, Sophie Turner, Jessica Alba, and other talented actors. She also appeared in “R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls,” which was released directly to video during the same year.
In 2018, Cameron starred in the Netflix film “Dumplin'” with Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston. She then voiced Ella in “The Angry Birds Movie 2.” Her other credits include the comedy “Good Mourning” and the dramedy “Vengeance,” both released in 2022.
Cameron found success as a singer with her hit singles “Better in Stereo” and “Count Me In.” Her “Liv and Maddie” and “Descendants” soundtracks achieved even greater success, with the latter topping the Billboard 200 and producing popular tracks like “If Only” and “Rotten to the Core.”
Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan formed the band Girl and the Dreamcatcher. They released singles like “Written in the Stars” and “Glowing in the Dark.” They released the EP “Negatives” before disbanding in late 2016 due to Cameron and McCartan’s breakup.
In 2017, Cameron’s soundtrack album for “Descendants 2” was a hit. She then signed with Columbia’s Disruptor Records and released her first EP, “Bloodshot / Waste.” After that, she released several singles, including “LazyBaby.”
Dove Cameron had a viral hit in 2022 with her single “Boyfriend,” which was used in many TikTok videos. The song is the lead single from her upcoming debut album, “Celestial Body.”
Personal Life
Dove Cameron declared her bisexuality, but later in May 2021, she expressed that she identifies as queer as the most fitting label for her sexual orientation. Additionally, she proudly identifies as a feminist.
From August 2013 to 2016, she was romantically involved with her Liv and Maddie co-star Ryan McCartan. The two announced their engagement on April 14, 2016, but ultimately separated in October of the same year.
Cameron was romantically involved with her Descendants 2 colleague, Thomas Doherty, between 2017 and 2020. In November 2023, Vanity Fair Italy disclosed that she was in a relationship with Italian singer Damiano David.
Net Worth
Dove Cameron’s estimated net worth is about $10 million US. She makes her income as an American actress, model, singer, and social media influencer. She rose to fame for her portrayal of the dual roles on Disney Channel’s TV show Liv and Maddie in 2013.
