Dove Cameron's love life hasn’t had a chance to get too crazy since she is still very young and has only been part of very long-term relationships in the past. She is 25 years old and was part of two relationships that ended up taking up nearly 8 years of her life!
When Dove Cameron isn’t being talked about for her relationships, fans are focused on her music career, her acting career, and other surprising facts about her. Her music is very dreamy and soothing to listen to since she opens up about what she is feeling in her lyrics. 39 million followers on Instagram are totally obsessed with her as of right now-- and probably curious about who she's dated in the past.
10 She Met Ryan McCartan On The Set Of ‘Liv & Maddie’ In 2013
Dove Cameron met her first boyfriend, Ryan McCartan, and 2013 on the set of Liv & Maddie. The Disney Channel show is considered a comedy series and it ran for four seasons. It is about two twin sisters who couldn’t be any more different despite the fact that they look identical. One sister is a high school athlete who loves playing basketball while the other sister is an actress who has been successful in Hollywood starring on a TV show. Without this show, Dove Cameron might not have ever met Ryan McCartan.
9 She & Ryan McCartan Started A Band Together
The relationship between Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan expanded beyond regular lovey-dovey couples activities. They actually formed a band together called The Girl and the Dreamcatcher. Their debut album Negatives was released in 2016 filled with a bunch of cute and catchy pop songs. The songs are still available to be streamed on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
8 Ryan McCarten Proposed To Her In 2016
In 2016, Ryan McCartan proposed to Dove Cameron! She described the proposal saying, “It was very spur-of-the-moment. It was perfect. It was more romantic and bohemian than traditional. 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.’" They were head over heels in love during that time (April 2016.)
7 She Announced Their Split On Social Media Later On In 2016
By the time October 2016 rolled around, Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan were done. He posted, “Dove has decided this relationship isn’t what she wants. We still love each other very much. Please be sensitive, as this is painful."
She added, "Thank you for your support and full hearts in this very intense and human time. There’s a lot of love between Ryan and I. Life is beautiful and long.” Later on, cheating allegations made headlines.
6 She Smooched Kiersey Clemons In 2017
In 2017, Dove Cameron and Kiersey Clemons posted a Snapchat picture of themselves sharing a kiss. They were also spotted holding hands at an event. Even though everyone went crazy over the possible relationship between the two beauties, neither of them ever made a public comment about things.
5 She Met Thomas Doherty On The Set Of 'Descendants 2' In 2017
Dove Cameron met her second serious boyfriend on the set of Descendants 2. They confirmed their relationship in February 2017 but they had obviously been spending time together filming the movie in 2016.
The second Descendants movie is considered a fantasy film focused on what a royal young woman goes through when she feels too much pressure on her shoulders to be perfect. It was directed by Kenny Ortega.
4 She Thought Thomas Doherty Was A Playboy At First
Dove Cameron told Seventeen, “I just thought he was, you know, kind of a playboy. I was like, ‘He’s way too mischievous and charismatic and good-looking to — this sounds awful, but to be good to me. I never saw it ending well." She did not get a great first impression from Thomas Doherty by any means. He ultimately was able to change her mind because they started dating.
3 She Felt Like Thomas Doherty Was Her Rock
During that same interview with Seventeen, Dove Cameron described Thomas Doherty as being her rock. When someone describes their significant other as their rock, it means that their significant other is holding it down for them in a way that is almost indescribable. Having someone that you can rely on, trust, and depend on is such a big deal. Dove Cameron felt that she found that with Thomas Doherty when she said this in 2019.
2 She Announced Their Split On Social Media In 2020
December 2020, Dove announced on Twitter that her relationship with Thomas Doherty was over. She said, "Hi all. In October, @thomasadoherty and I decided to part ways. The decision was incredibly difficult, but we still have love for each other and will remain friends. Thank you for allowing us our privacy in this time.” This is the second major breakup she announced on social media.
1 She Opened Up About Being Bisexual In 2020
Dove Cameron might be single right now but that doesn't mean she will be single for long. She discussed her bisexuality when talking about her song "We Belong" which features gay and lesbian couples in the lyrics video. She explained, “I think that’s really beautiful, speaking as someone who is bi. I didn’t want my art and my visuals to only reflect heterosexual couples." Whether she dates a new guy or a new girl next, we will be happy for her!