Even if you are not in the entertainment world but are related to the celebrity then it’s obvious you will also get half of the media attention. Just like that, there are lots of celebrity parents who come into the spotlight because of their children. Philip Alan Hosterman has the same history.

Philip is getting recognition as the father of American singer and actress Dove Cameron. He was born on July 22, 1944, in the United States to his father; Phillipe Hosterman, and his mother; Florence Hosterman. He grew up along with his two siblings named Mary Lyn Kappert and Michael Hosterman.

The celebrity father Philip studied at the University of Portland. The proud father of Dove left quite early. The da-daughter duo used to share a close bond. Continue reading about the celebrity dad late. Philip Alan Hosterman’s relationship, net worth, and profession when he was alive.

Philip Alan Hosterman And Bonnie Wallace Married Life

Hosterman was in a happy marital relationship with his wife. The celebrity dad Philip walked down in aisle together with Bonnie Wallace. After a brief time of dating together, the couple decides to start a new chapter of their lives together.

Dove Cameron's parents Philip Alan Hosterman (father) and Bonnie Wallace (mother) divorced when she was still in her childhood.
Dove Cameron’s parents Philip Alan Hosterman (father) and Bonnie Wallace (mother) divorced when she was still in her childhood.
Source: Instagram @dovecameron

Likewise, Philip and Bonnie exchanged their wedding vows in 1988. Their wedding was held in Peshawar, Pakistan. However, their exact date of marriage and their first meeting are not disclosed to the public.

Moreover, this happened before their prime time of getting public attention. Their marriage life is still a secret from the public.

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Additionally, Bonnie is an acclaimed author of Hollywood Parents Guide and a founder and producer of a popular podcast named Hometown to Hollywood. She writes a blog for parents of young actors at bonniejwallace.com.

Even though Philip and Bonnie’s marriage was private. They used to have a happy married life. They were married for a long time.

Bonnie Wallace, the ex-wife of Philip Alan Hostrerman is the author of Hollywood Parents Guide and a founder and producer of a popular podcast named Hometown to Hollywood.
Bonnie Wallace, the ex-wife of Philip Alan Hostrerman is the author of Hollywood Parents Guide and a founder and producer of a popular podcast named Hometown to Hollywood.
Source: Instagram @bonniejwallace

However, Philip’s marriage did not get a happy ending. After a decade of years of being together, the former couple decided to close their chapter. Bonnie and Philip split up. The exact time of their divorce is not revealed to the public platform. Dove Cameron was in her early teens when her parents divorced.

Philip Alan Hosterman And Bonnie Wallace’s Children

Just after years of getting together. It was like icing on the cake, Philip and Bonnie became parents of their beautiful daughter. In 1989 they welcomed their daughter Claire Hosterman.

After seven years, Philip and Bonnie welcomed their second daughter Chloe Celeste Hosterman on January 15, 1996, who is now famous as Dove Cameron.

The Hosterman siblings are grown up and live a successful professional life. Bonnie and Philip’s elder child Claire is a Los Angeles-based singing coach. She “teaches students all over the world via online lessons.” She also runs Claire Hostman Vocal Studio.

Dove Cameron with her mother Bonnie Wallace and elder sister Claire Hosterman.
Dove Cameron with her mother Bonnie Wallace and elder sister Claire Hosterman.
Source: Instagram @claire_hosterman

On the other side, the 27-year-old Dove is a successful entertainment personality. As an actress, Cameron has made her appearances in movies and TV shows such as Liv and Maddie, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. the Sinister 6, Marvel Rising: Initiation, History of the World Part II, The Angry Birds Movie 2, etc.

Likewise, Dove has released a studio album called Celestial Body which includes songs namely Boyfriend, We Go Down Together, Girl Like Me, etc. Furthermore, Cameron is a past member of the American pop duo The Girl and the Dreamcatcher.

Philip Alan Hosterman’s Cause Of Death

On October 18, 2011, Philip Alan Hosterman died. The cause of death was suicide. At that time Alan was recently divorced from his former wife Bonnie.

Moreover, even though actress Dove spent little time with her dad. She was very close to him. Likewise, on every remembrance day of her father, Dove posts a picture on her Instagram profile. Dove is very open about her father’s death and occasionally talks about its effect on her.

Dove Cameron's father Philip Alan Hosterman died on October 18, 2011, due to suicide.
Dove Cameron’s father Philip Alan Hosterman died on October 18, 2011, due to suicide.
Source: Instagram @dovecameron

On October 18, 2021, on the death anniversary of her father, Dove posted a picture of her dad with a heartwarming message. And many fans and other celebrities left comments with cheering-up messages.

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Cameron captioned the post, “10 years without you. I hear the sound of your laugh when I see your face, as though one can’t be without the other, the warmth of your hands, twice the size of mine, as though you were here moments ago. I make sure I am living the fullest life imaginable with the unbelievable tools you gave to me.

The childhood image of actress Dove Cameron with her father Philip Alan Cameron.
The childhood image of actress Dove Cameron with her father Philip Alan Cameron.
Source: Instagram @dovecameron

Likewise, on Father’s Day, on June 20, 2021, Dove shared another post about his father reminiscing the time she spent with him. She captioned the photo, “happy father’s day to a beautiful alien to this world. I know that you were only ever visiting and that you could not stay for long. I feel my most beautiful when I realize how much I look like you, luckily only more the older I get.

Moreover, Dove Cameron’s birth name was Chloe Celeste Hosterman. She changed her name to Dove to commemorate her father. Because when Dove was young her father used to call her with the nickname dove. Therefore she legally changed it to Dove.

Philip Alan Hosterman’s Net Worth

Philip Alan never shared his professional life and net worth with the public. Therefore his exact net worth of Philip is mysterious. However, Philip Alan spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Afghanistan from 1967 to 1969.

According to Glassdoor, the estimated total pay for a Peace Corps Volunteer is $58 thousand per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $54 thousand per year. Likewise, the additional pay is over four thousand.

Further, Philip’s celebrity daughter enjoys a notable amount of net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the amazing actress and singer Dove has a net worth of $8 million. Through her great acting and singing skills Cameron is successfully adding a great amount of wealth from a young age.

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