Dove Cameron and Damiano David’s love story is one of timing, patience, and an unexpected second chance at connection. Although they first crossed paths in 2022 while both were nominated for Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards, their encounter was brief, and neither thought much of it at the time.
It wasn’t until a year later, when they met again at the 2023 VMAs, that something shifted. What began as a simple conversation soon led to an invitation to a Måneskin concert at Madison Square Garden, followed by hours of talking that laid the foundation for a deeply emotional bond.
As their connection quietly grew, it evolved into a partnership defined by honesty, creative alignment, and mutual admiration. Today, as they begin planning a large wedding celebration in Italy, their relationship continues to move forward with the same thoughtfulness that defined its very beginning.
Below, we trace their journey, from their first meeting and romance to engagement, wedding plans, and the future they are building together.
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September 2023: Madison Square Garden Moment
Fans notice Dove attending a Måneskin concert at Madison Square Garden. Her presence, shared by fan accounts, ignites early romance rumors.
November 2023: Seen Together for the First Time
Amid growing speculation, Dove and Damiano are spotted together following a Måneskin concert at Espaço Unimed in São Paulo, Brazil.
February 2024: “Power Couple” Moment
Music executive David Massey posts a photo of the two together, calling them a “power couple.”
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February 2024: Red Carpet Debut
After months of speculation and paparazzi photos, Dove and Damiano make their official red carpet debut at Clive Davis’s pre-Grammy gala, sealing their relationship with a kiss. They are spotted together again at a Grammys afterparty the following day.
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May 2024: Met Gala Appearance
The couple attends the Met Gala together, stunning on the red carpet and solidifying their status as a high-fashion celebrity couple.
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June 2024: Love Story Revealed
In her Cosmopolitan cover interview, Dove opens up publicly about her relationship with Damiano for the first time, sharing how their romance began. She reveals they first crossed paths in 2022 at the MTV VMAs, where both were nominated for Best New Artist, though they barely spoke at the time.
“When I met them, I don’t think I even spoke to Damiano. I didn’t think anything of it. I’d just won a VMA, and I went about my night,” she recalls.
Their real connection came a year later at the 2023 VMAs, after which Damiano invited her to Måneskin’s Madison Square Garden show. Dove also describes their first date as slow and intentional, lasting nearly eight hours of deep conversation. “It was very, very cautious, interview-type questions,” she says, noting their bond was built on emotional connection from the start.
September 2024: Fashion Week Front Row
Dove and Damiano sit front row at Balmain’s Spring 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week.
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October 2024: Romantic Tribute
Dove posts a heartfelt Instagram tribute marking their first year together, writing, “fastest year of my life. i only wish i met you sooner. ti amerò per sempre.”
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November 2024: Chic Date Night
The couple attend GQ’s Men of the Year party in Los Angeles, continuing their stylish public appearances.
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February 2025: Valentine’s Tribute
Dove shares an emotional Instagram message celebrating their second Valentine’s Day together, calling Damiano her “north star.”
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March 2025: Oscars Party Glam
They appear together at Vanity Fair’s Oscars afterparty in coordinating black looks.
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October 2025: Two-Year Anniversary
Dove shares an emotional Instagram post celebrating two years with Damiano, calling them “the two best years of my life” and expressing how deeply their relationship has transformed her happiness.
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January 2026: Engagement Confirmed
Dove confirms her engagement to Damiano on Instagram, sharing the joyful news with a heartfelt caption: “My favorite part of being alive 💍. Happy New Year.”
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Weeks later, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she reveals that the proposal had actually taken place months earlier, in October 2025, inside their shared home. Rather than choosing a grand public gesture, Damiano opted for something deeply personal and intimate.
February 2026: How They First Met
On Call Her Daddy, Dove opens up about the origins of their relationship and how their connection evolved over time.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dove shares early details about their future wedding, revealing that the couple plans to celebrate in Italy. She notes that the event is expected to be a large gathering, especially because Damiano comes from a very big, close-knit family.
