Dove Cameron

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Name:
Dove Cameron
Real name:
Chloe Celeste Hosterman
Who is:
Birth date:
(29 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Height:
5'2 ft ()
Weight:
119 lb (54 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
Chinese zodiac:

Dove Cameron Biography

Dove Cameron is an American actress and singer who shot to fame starring in Disney Channel's "Liv and Maddie" (2013-2017) and the hit fantasy musical "Descendants" (2015) and its sequels.
American actress and singer Dove Cameron
American actress and singer Dove Cameron

Early Life and Childhood

Born Chloe Celeste Hosterman on January 15, 1996, in Seattle, Washington, Dove Cameron faced tragedy when her father, Philip Alan Hosterman, passed away in 2011. Her mother, Bonnie Wallace, is a producer and writer. Her parents had already divorced before his passing. She has an older sister, Claire Hosterman (born in 1989), who's also musically talented as a singer and vocal coach.
Dove Cameron as a child with her father
Dove Cameron as a child with her father
Cameron has Slovak, Russian, Hungarian, and French ancestry. She's conversational in French, thanks to frequent trips to France, where her paternal great-grandmother was born. Her father called her "Dove" since her childhood. After his death, she legally changed her name in memory of him.
Dove Cameron's height is 5ft 2
Dove Cameron's height is 5ft 2
Cameron discovered her passion for performing early on. At 8, she began performing at the Bainbridge Performing Arts community theater. At 11, she snagged the role of young Cosette in a production of "Les Misérables," and by 12, she was playing the lead role of Mary in "The Secret Garden," based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved novel.

Dove has opened up about facing constant bullying at school starting in fifth grade. But despite the social struggles, she stayed laser-focused on her entertainment dreams.
I had a burning desire to become an actress and singer. I was consumed by this dream.
Her big break started taking shape when she and her family relocated to Los Angeles at 14. She then joined the National Championship Show Choir at Burbank Middle School.

Film Career

In 2012, Cameron landed a role in a Disney Channel series originally called "Bits and Pieces." After filming the pilot, the show was retitled "Liv and Maddie," with Dove scoring the challenging dual lead roles as twin sisters Liv and Maddie Rooney.
Liv and Maddie - Better in Stereo
Despite their identical appearance, the twins have distinct personalities. The pilot episode, which aired in mid-2013, pulled in 5.8 million viewers—the highest rating Disney Channel had seen in two and a half years since "Shake It Up" premiered.
Dove Cameron portrayed twin sisters in 'Liv and Maddie'
Dove Cameron portrayed twin sisters in 'Liv and Maddie'
The show became a massive hit not just in the US but across South America. In Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, the twin sister storyline actually became the year's most popular foreign series. From 2013 to 2017, four seasons were produced, all starring Dove Cameron.
Dove Cameron Shares Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Playing Twins
While juggling "Liv and Maddie," Cameron also managed to squeeze in appearances on hit shows like "Shameless" (2012) and "The Mentalist" (2012), plus landed the lead in Disney's snowboarding adventure "Cloud 9" (2014).
Dove Cameron in 'The Mentalist'
Dove Cameron in 'The Mentalist'
In 2015, Dove made her first leap outside Disney with Kyle Newman's action-comedy "Barely Lethal," playing a supporting role alongside lead Hailee Steinfeld.
Barely Lethal - Car Chase Scene
That same year, she landed the starring role in Disney's "Descendants," a fantasy-adventure about the teenage children of iconic villains. She played Maleficent's daughter Mal, joining Cameron Boyce as Cruella De Vil's son Carlos and Booboo Stewart as Jafar's son Jay, among others. The success sparked an animated spinoff, "Descendants: Wicked World," with the original cast returning to voice their characters.
Dove Cameron and Cameron Boyce
Dove Cameron and Cameron Boyce
In December 2016, Cameron took on live television in "Hairspray Live!"—NBC's ambitious adaptation of the Broadway hit. She played the deliciously bratty Amber Von Tussle, the self-centered and talentless Miss Teenage Hairspray contestant. Along with Dove, singers Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth also participated. Cameron's performance earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, with press noting: "Ariana was outstanding, but Dove was the real breakout star."
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now - Hairspray Live!
"Descendants 2" premiered in mid-2017, once again putting Cameron's Mal front and center. The following March, Dove joined the fifth season of Marvel's hit superhero series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Cameron played Ruby, the daughter of General Hale (Catherine Dent)—an Air Force officer turned HYDRA agent determined to take down S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dove Cameron on the set of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
Dove Cameron on the set of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
In 2018, Dove Cameron took on a supporting role in the musical melodrama "Dumplin'." She also lent her voice to Gwen Stacy, one of Peter Parker's early love interests, in the animated series "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors," plus voiced a main character in the animated film "Angry Birds 2."

In 2019, the third "Descendants" movie hit screens, bringing Dove Cameron back once again. This time around, her character turns to her long-absent father Hades for help.
Dove Cameron as Mal from 'Descendants'
Dove Cameron as Mal from 'Descendants'

Music

On August 27, 2013, Dove Cameron dropped her cover of Imagine Dragons' "On Top of the World" as a single for "Liv and Maddie." The track stayed at #17 on the Billboard Kid Digital Songs chart for three weeks. Two months later, Dove dropped "Better In Stereo" through Walt Disney Records, scoring her first #1 hit. Her follow-up single "Count Me In," released in mid-2014, also hit #1 on the Billboard chart.
Dove Cameron performs 'Better in Stereo' for 'Liv and Maddie'
Several of Cameron's "Descendants" tracks also climbed various music charts. Capitalizing on the film's success, Dove covered Christina Aguilera's "Genie in the Bottle" and created a "Descendants"-style music video that racked up over 22 million views in under a month.
Dove Cameron - Genie in the Bottle
In 2015, Cameron teamed up with her "Liv and Maddie" co-star Ryan McCartan to form "The Girl and the Dreamcatcher," releasing several singles with accompanying music videos.
The Girl and the Dreamcatcher - Glowing in the Dark
In 2017, the musical project "Carscendants" launched, featuring "Descendants" cast members like Dove performing songs from the film while cruising around. That same year, Cameron announced she'd begun work on her debut album. The two-song mini-album "Bloodshot / Waste" dropped in September 2019.
Every CARscendants Music Video Compilation
Dove's single "Boyfriend," released in February 2022, became a massive hit. The track exploded on TikTok, racking up 4.7 million likes. In the song, Dove opened up about her sexuality and candidly described a relationship with a girl. The song cracked the Billboard Top 20 and earned platinum certification from the RIAA.
Dove Cameron - Boyfriend

Dove Cameron's Personal Life

In 2013, Dove started dating actor and singer Ryan McCartan, her "Liv and Maddie" co-star who would later become her music partner. In April 2016, the couple announced their engagement, but they broke up less than six months later.
Dove Cameron and her boyfriend Ryan McCartan
Dove Cameron and her boyfriend Ryan McCartan
Starting in December 2016, Cameron dated Scottish actor Thomas Doherty (born in 1995), who played Captain Hook's son in "Descendants 2". Their relationship ended in October 2020. "Thomas and I have decided to break up. It was an incredibly difficult decision, but we still love each other and will remain friends," Dove told her followers.
Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty
Dove Cameron and Thomas Doherty
In May 2021, Dove revealed her bisexuality. "I've dropped many hints but was afraid to tell everyone," she shared. This revelation came after controversy over her "We Belong" music video, where she was accused of queer-baiting (intentionally including LGBTQ+ themes for mass approval). However, she asked fans not to label her:
I choose to love myself and be who I am every day, without adjusting based on the room I'm in. I won't apologize for who I am.

Dove Cameron Now

In 2023, filming wrapped on the full-length thriller "Isaac" directed by Josh Abraham Webber, starring Dove in the lead role.
Dove Cameron on the set of 'Isaac'
Dove Cameron on the set of 'Isaac'
That same year, she released the singles "We Go Down Together" (collaborating with Khalid) and "Other Boys" (teaming up with DJ Marshmello). She also contributed to the song "Use Me (Brutal Hearts)" for Diplo's album.
Dove Cameron, Khalid - We Go Down Together

Dove Cameron: latest news and articles

  • Reminds me of Rachel McAdams and Johnny Depp`s daughter.
    2021-04-08 18:11:35
  • Recently I got acquainted with her work, but I can`t say to direct wow
    2021-03-17 12:29:09
  • Dove Cameron is a nice actress, but I think she lacks experience and skill, perhaps in the future she will have more interesting roles.
    2021-03-02 21:46:00
  • I watched all the parts of the Descendants, I love Dov, she`s great!
    2021-03-02 21:35:52
  • Dove from Descendants! I love her, I think she will be great, she is very cool!
    2021-02-22 13:56:49
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