Dove Cameron Reveals Intimate Engagement To Damiano David

When Dove Cameron, the celebrated singer and actress, revealed her engagement to Måneskin’s charismatic frontman Damiano David, fans around the world assumed the proposal must have been as glamorous as the couple themselves. Yet, as Cameron recently shared in a candid interview with Vogue, the reality was far more intimate—and perhaps all the more romantic for it. The 30-year-old star recounted that David, 27, popped the question during a relaxed and private moment at home in October 2025, catching her completely off guard and, as she put it, “barefaced” and in a “big T-shirt.”

“For the actual proposal, I wasn’t wearing any make-up. I was completely barefaced, 'cause I had no idea that it was gonna be that day. It was very sweet in that way because I am typically very made-up, done-up. I have fun experimenting with that stuff. But in this case, I was just in my big T-shirt, slightly damp hair, and no makeup,” Cameron told Vogue, according to reporting by The Tribune and Bang Showbiz. This understated authenticity, she explained, made the moment especially meaningful, given her public persona is often defined by bold makeup and carefully curated style.

The engagement itself took place months before Cameron made the news public. The photos she posted to social media in early January 2026, which many fans believed captured the proposal, were actually taken during a New Year’s vacation with friends. “The photos I posted were from a New Year’s trip, not from the day Damiano proposed,” she clarified in her interview. This revelation offered fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the couple’s private life, which they have largely kept out of the spotlight despite their high-profile careers.

October 2025 was a significant month for Cameron and David in more ways than one. It not only marked their engagement but also their second anniversary as a couple. Cameron celebrated the milestone on Instagram with a heartfelt post: “The best two years of my life. I am brought to tears at least once a week because life has become so beautiful with you in it. I love you in a way no words could ever express, but I will never stop trying. Buon anniversario amore mio.” The post, widely reported by Bang Showbiz, offered a glimpse of the deep affection and gratitude she feels for the Italian rocker.

The pair’s journey to public romance wasn’t without its challenges. According to People magazine, Cameron and David initially kept their relationship private, only going public in 2025 after several months of dating. Cameron explained that the decision to share their love story with the world was not taken lightly. “We had a conversation early on, because it's a weird thing that you have to talk about. He was like, 'If someone in high school, or who's a lawyer, nurse or working at a coffee shop can post a picture of their partner and share the normal, beautiful parts of their lives, why should it be different for us?'” she recalled. This perspective ultimately helped Cameron overcome her anxiety about public scrutiny.

“I've been public in the past, and I've had some not-so-public relationships that I was a little bit less inclined to share. Not because of the people I was seeing, but because it just felt like a scary thing to be really open about. It's like I got scared,” Cameron admitted in her conversation with People. The tension between privacy and openness is something many celebrities grapple with, and Cameron’s honesty resonated with fans who see her as both glamorous and relatable. The couple’s willingness to share select moments—like their anniversary reflections and now their engagement story—has only deepened that connection.

As for the wedding itself, Cameron is already envisioning a non-traditional approach, especially when it comes to her bridal look. “Honestly, for my actual wedding day, I don’t want to do something too traditional,” she told Vogue. “Every time I have my makeup done in a very pretty, kind of like, gold-wash, very slight eyeshadow, and just a little bit of mascara, I don’t feel like myself. Like I feel like I’m performing for this kind of like, a woman looks best with the least amount of make-up, and I feel like I’m doing it for someone else. I would rather be in literally no makeup, or like a sort of a smudgy eye, like I threw on some eyeliner and I messed it up myself, kind of thing.”

This preference for authenticity over perfection is a thread that runs through Cameron’s public and private life. Known for her willingness to experiment with bold looks, she nevertheless values moments when she can be entirely herself—no filters, no expectations. Her approach to her wedding day makeup, she says, is just an extension of that philosophy.

In addition to discussing her engagement, Cameron has been busy on other fronts. On January 28, 2026, she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about her upcoming music and her new series, 56 Days. While the engagement was certainly a highlight, fans were also eager to hear about her creative projects, which continue to showcase her versatility as an artist. According to Bang Showbiz, Cameron shared more details about how the proposal unfolded and reflected on how the experience is shaping her outlook on both her personal and professional life.

Damiano David, for his part, has remained relatively quiet about the engagement, letting Cameron take the lead in sharing their story. The Italian singer, known for his dynamic performances with Måneskin, has also experienced a meteoric rise to international fame in recent years. The couple’s shared experience of navigating the pressures of public life has no doubt contributed to their bond, offering them both understanding and support as they move forward together.

Their engagement, marked by sincerity and a touch of whimsy, stands in sharp contrast to the often elaborate proposals that dominate celebrity headlines. Instead of rose petals and flashbulbs, it was a moment of genuine connection—just two people in love, in their own home, with nothing to hide and everything to look forward to. For fans and followers, it serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most unforgettable moments are the ones that happen when no one is looking.

As Cameron and David prepare for the next chapter in their lives, their story continues to resonate with audiences who appreciate authenticity in an age of carefully curated images. Whether or not the wedding itself will be as low-key as the proposal remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: for Dove Cameron and Damiano David, the magic lies in being themselves—together.