Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dove Cameron

How Dove Cameron built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Dove Cameron is an American singer and actress notable for her roles on Disney Channel. She gained prominence playing the dual role in "Liv and Maddie" (2013–2017), which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. Cameron is also recognized for her leading role in the "Descendants" film franchise (2015–2021).

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July 19, 2013: Liv and Maddie series preview debut

On July 19, 2013, the preview of the Disney Channel series Liv and Maddie, starring Dove Cameron in a dual lead role, debuted.

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September 15, 2013: Liv and Maddie Series Premiere

On September 15, 2013, Liv and Maddie premiered on Disney Channel, starring Dove Cameron in the dual lead role of Liv and Maddie Rooney. The pilot episode gained 5.8 million viewers.

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January 17, 2014: Premiere of Cloud 9

On January 17, 2014, Dove Cameron starred in the television film Cloud 9, which premiered on this date.

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July 31, 2015: Premiere of Descendants

On July 31, 2015, Dove Cameron starred in Descendants, which premiered on this date. It was viewed by 6.6 million people and spawned her first two Billboard Hot 100 songs.

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October 2, 2015: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher release first single

On October 2, 2015, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher, a band formed by Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan, released their first single, "Written in the Stars."

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December 22, 2015: Liv and Maddie renewed for fourth season

On December 22, 2015, Liv and Maddie was renewed for a fourth season, becoming the ninth live-action Disney Channel series to achieve this.

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January 29, 2016: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released "Glowing in the Dark"

On January 29, 2016, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released their second single, "Glowing in the Dark."

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April 8, 2016: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released "Someone You Like"

On April 8, 2016, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released their third single, "Someone You Like."

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June 17, 2016: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released "Make You Stay"

On June 17, 2016, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released their fourth single, "Make You Stay".

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July 29, 2016: The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released first EP, Negatives

On July 29, 2016, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher released their first EP, Negatives, featuring their singles "Make You Stay" and "Glowing in the Dark" and four new songs.

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December 7, 2016: Hairspray Live! performance

On December 7, 2016, Dove Cameron played the role of Amber Von Tussle in the NBC live television presentation of Hairspray Live!, and her performance was praised.

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March 24, 2017: Liv and Maddie series finale aired

On March 24, 2017, the series finale of Liv and Maddie aired.

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July 21, 2017: Premiere of Descendants 2

On July 21, 2017, Dove Cameron reprised her role as Mal in Descendants 2, the sequel to Descendants. The Descendants 2 soundtrack debuted at number six on the Billboard 200.

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August 21, 2017: Casting in Dumplin'

On August 21, 2017, Dove Cameron was cast in the Netflix film Dumplin', alongside Jennifer Aniston. She played the role of Bekah Colter.

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March 21, 2018: Signing with Disruptor Records

On March 21, 2018, Dove Cameron announced that she had signed with Columbia's Disruptor Records label.

August 13, 2018: Release of Marvel Rising: Initiation

On August 13, 2018, Marvel Rising: Initiation, a series of six shorts featuring Dove Cameron as the voice of Gwen Stacy / Ghost-Spider, was released on Disney XD. The series focused on Cameron's character as she was on the run after being framed for her best friend's murder.

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October 8, 2018: Casting as Cher Horowitz in Clueless stage adaptation

On October 8, 2018, it was announced that Dove Cameron would play the role of Cher Horowitz in the stage adaptation of the 1995 film Clueless.

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September 27, 2019: Release of debut double singles Bloodshot and Waste

On September 27, 2019, Dove Cameron released her debut double singles, "Bloodshot" and "Waste."

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November 1, 2019: Release of "So Good" Single

On November 1, 2019, Dove Cameron released her follow-up single, "So Good".

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July 24, 2020: Release of "We Belong" single

On July 24, 2020, Dove Cameron released her next single, "We Belong".

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April 2, 2021: Release of "LazyBaby" Single

On April 2, 2021, Dove Cameron released her single "LazyBaby".

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July 16, 2021: Premiere of Schmigadoon!

On July 16, 2021, Dove Cameron joined the main cast of the Apple TV+ musical series Schmigadoon!, which premiered on this date.

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February 11, 2022: Release of "Boyfriend" Single

On February 11, 2022, Dove Cameron released the single "Boyfriend". The song went viral on TikTok and entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 16.

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February 17, 2022: Premiere of Big Nate

On February 17, 2022, Dove Cameron voiced Ellen Wright, Nate's older teenage sister in the Paramount+ Nicktoon Big Nate, which premiered on this date.

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