Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I think the thing that I would say is what I was the most aware of was that my dad had really intense emotional swings. Like, I knew that. I knew how to be prepared for that. I knew how to hopefully work around that, which also then like, obviously splinters off. And so like, how your brain works as you get older and affects who you date and what you accept." — Dev Cameron
"I think that my sister went away to college and it was just me at home, which like left them with 50% less distraction, you know. I was really depressed. Like, you know, how sometimes there are those kids that go through like puberty and they're like, you're like, oh God. Yeah, that was me." — Dev Cameron
"I know that some girls want like rose petals and these big extravagant things but I wanted to do it like this because I want you to know that I the reason I want to marry you is because I want this life with you I want dishes I want laundry I want normalcy I want you in your big t-shirt and your no makeup and I want I want a life life and I choose this I choose you I hope you choose me I hope you choose this." — Damiano David (as recounted by Dev Cameron)
The episode features an in-depth conversation between Alex Cooper and Dev Cameron, focusing on Cameron's personal journey. Cameron shares profound insights into her childhood experiences, including the traumatic loss of her childhood best friend at a young age and the subsequent impact on her psychology and family dynamics. She details navigating her father's struggles with depression and bipolar disorder, highlighting the complex emotional landscape of her upbringing and how it shaped her perception of relationships and personal safety. The discussion extends to her early career in the entertainment industry, particularly her time on Disney Channel, and the challenges of breaking away from a specific persona to be taken seriously as an adult artist.
Cameron recounts a significant period of self-discovery and healing, including a conscious effort to distance herself from harmful patterns and embrace authenticity. This led to a healthier perspective on love and relationships, culminating in her engagement to Damiano David. Their courtship and proposal are described as a surprisingly grounded and intentional process, reflecting a mature approach to partnership. The conversation also touches upon Cameron's upcoming acting role in "56 Days," a pseudo-sexual thriller that explores the complexities of love, deception, and intense relationships, a project she discusses with evident pride for its storytelling depth and her willingness to embrace vulnerable performances.
The interview highlights Cameron's resilience and her ability to integrate past experiences into a powerful narrative of self-acceptance and growth. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's full self, acknowledging past traumas without letting them define one's future, and the value of finding a partner who offers unwavering support and understanding. The conversation serves as a testament to personal transformation and the courage required to live authentically in the public eye.