Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty were one of the cutest couples to come out of Disney Channel. Before moving on to more projects in music and acting, Cameron was a child star for Disney. She played both Liv and Maddie on Disney’s Liv and Maddie, for which she was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award. Cameron also played the iconic purple-haired Mal, Maleficent’s daughter, in the television movie series Descendants. Now, Cameron has gone on to be a music sensation with songs such as "LazyBaby" and "Boyfriend."
Cameron and Doherty met on set of Disney’s Descendants. Doherty played Harry Hook, sharing time both on screen and off-screen with Cameron. They teased a relationship on their social medias in late 2016, confirming their relationship in 2017. Sadly, they parted ways in late 2020. The two seemed very happy together, so let’s get into what happened between Cameron and Doherty.
Updated on January 31, 2023: Dove Cameron has thrown herself into her work over the last few years. Last year she starred in two films, two TV shows, and released two music videos. She currently has four more projects in various stages of production. On the side of love, Cameron has not publicly admitted to being in a relationship since her split with Thomas Doherty, but that hasn't stopped her from continuing to explore her sexuality.
8 Who Is Thomas Doherty?
Thomas Doherty is actor from Scotland. Like Dove Cameron, Doherty got his big break on the Disney Channel. He played Sean Matthews on The Lodge, which ran from 2016 to 2017. He also starred with Cameron in Disney’s film series Descendants as Harry Hook.
Doherty had a brief role on the CW’s Legacies as the vampire Sebastian, a love interest for Jenny Boyd’s character Lizzie Saltzman. Thomas was later cast in HBO Max’s reboot of Gossip Girl in 2020. He plays Max Wolfe, a favorite among viewers of the teen drama.
7 How Did Dove Cameron And Thomas Doherty Meet?
Since Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty are both actors, it is no surprise the former couple met on set. They both starred in the Disney film Descendants, which was such a success for the network that they were granted two sequel films.
The two sparked relationship rumors in December 2016 when they shared adorable photos on social media. Cameron visited Doherty in London in January, but they did not confirm their relationship until February 2017.
6 Thomas Doherty Said Dove Cameron Was 'The One'
Thomas Doherty was in awe of Dove Cameron. He shared many adorable photos of the actress on his social media, including images of their romantic getaway to Paris in 2017. He never missed an opportunity to gush about his girlfriend’s talents. Doherty raved about Cameron’s work ethic, singing, and acting in many interviews.
One specific interview with Entertainment Tonight stands out in fans’ minds. Doherty spoke about how kindhearted Cameron is as a person. He said he considered her to be “the one,” and that “she is just the most incredible person I’ve ever met.” According to Doherty, Cameron “doesn’t have a bad bone in her body.”
5 Dove Cameron Wanted To Marry Thomas Doherty
Doherty was not the only one in their relationship to gush about their significant other. While they were together, Cameron flooded her social media with photos of the two of them. Fans loved seeing the snapshots of their lives together.
Cameron was even planning her future with Doherty. Though they were both still fairly young when they were dating, they planned to build a life together. “If I’m going to marry anyone, it’s going to be him,” Cameron told Entertainment Tonight in 2019. “I cry, like, every day when I’m with him because… he’s just the most pure, loving, selfless, generous, kind person.”
4 Dove Cameron And Thomas Doherty Split In 2020
Unfortunately, the life they had planned did not come to be. After several months of not sharing photos of each other, Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty confirmed that they had parted ways in 2020. Fans of the couple were devastated to hear that the Disney Channel couple would not be going the distance.
Cameron and Doherty told the world of their breakup on Twitter. When they announced that they were no longer together, Cameron and Doherty made it clear that their split was amicable. There is no bad blood between the two, but all breakups are hard.
3 How Did Dove Cameron Feel About The Breakup?
Despite it being a mutual and amicable split, both Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty were upset about losing the relationship. Cameron specifically was quite devastated by the breakup. She took a break from work for several months to work on her mental health and getting over the breakup.
Cameron spoke to Entertainment Tonight in June 2021 about her grieving process and her decision to take some time off. “I went through a very public breakup last year, and I was in a really bad place,” the singer said. “The breakup f**ked me up.”
2 Is Dove Cameron’s ‘LazyBaby’ About Thomas Doherty?
After working on her mental health post-breakup, Dove Cameron realized she needed something to get her out of her funk and kickstart moving on. Cameron turned to music, writing through her heartbreak and creating a highly successful song.
Cameron channeled her breakup with Thomas Doherty into ‘LazyBaby.’ Though technically the song is a breakup song, Cameron views it as more of a breakthrough song. The song is not totally about Doherty, though many lines were inspired by him. Cameron actually played Doherty ‘LazyBaby’ before it was released. They are still friendly, and she wanted to clear it with him before sharing it with the world.
1 Who Is Dove Cameron Dating Now?
Dove Cameron recently came out as bisexual. She was worried she would not be accepted by her fans, but after she was accused of "queer baiting" with the music video for ‘We Belong,’ Cameron chose to share that aspect of her life with the world. She hopes to be an inspiration for others struggling with their sexuality as a member of the LGTBQ+ community in the public eye.
Cameron has been sparking rumors that she is seeing Veronica St. Clair. The actress has shared some cute photos of the two of them, but it seems that for the moment they are just friends.