Whether you fell in love with him as the host of popular dating show Perfect Match, or you’re a newfound fan after his stint on Home And Away, there’s no denying Cameron Daddo’s appeal stands the test of time.
But the Logie award-winning actor credits his long-running career to his ultimate secret weapon, his wife of nearly 30 years and widely successful personality in her own right – model Alison Brahe.
They were considered the ultimate Aussie ‘It Couple’ back in the 90s and their whirlwind romance reads like something out of a rom-com.
Their first fateful encounter was when they locked eyes on an escalator in a shopping centre in 1991.
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Both up-and-coming stars at the time, the pair knew exactly who the other person was and the spark was instant.
Eventually, they were set up through a mutual friend and the rest as they say, was history!
Cameron popped the question after just three months of dating and they tied the knot in 1992.
“He was just very easygoing, very charming, very goofy. Like, he had stupid dad jokes before he even became a dad.
“I kind of felt like he was the one for me before I met him,” Alison has reflected of her husband.
Cameron and Alison recreated one of their wedding portraits after 30 years of marriage in 2021.
(Image: Instagram)Shortly after tying the knot, they relocated to LA so Cameron could pursue his acting career.
The gruelling nature of the entertainment industry meant that at times, money would be very tight.
“It got very tense for a while on several occasions,” the father-of-three told the No Filter podcast in 2017.
Then something would open up and suddenly you forget there was a moment where we had $100 in the bank because now we’re doing okay.”
With 30 years of marriage under their belts, the couple are now living a happy life in Sydney’s Northern Beaches with their three kids, daughters Lotus, 25, and Bodhi, 15, and son River, 21.
WATCH: Cameron Daddo hilariously surprises daughter Lotus for her birthday. Stroy continues after video.
Despite their seemingly picture-perfect life, the A-list couple have faced their fair share of struggles over the years.
In early 2019, Cameron revealed he was unfaithful to his wife when he was working in the US early on in his career in 1994.
“I was the one who left the marriage,” the Aussie actor said, revealing when it came to overcoming his transgressions. “Honesty was the best policy”.
The pair sought marriage counselling and were able to repair their relationship, then grow even stronger as a couple.
As for how they keep the spark alive, Cameron says he’s all about loving gestures. “I find it very sexy when someone asks you a question and listens, and actually pays attention,” he said.
Keep scrolling as we take a look back at the ups and downs of Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe’s long-lasting love
Back to the very beginning: Actor Cameron Daddo wed model Alison in 1992. Looking back on the day, Alison has reminisced: “A blur of Summer heat, excitement and crazy love.
“The priest got your name wrong and I nearly married ‘David Daddo’. But you were the right guy all along, through it all, the highs and lows, the mistakes and lesson.”
Like something out of a romcom, their paths first crossed on an escalator in a Sydney shopping centre. Cameron developed a huge crush on the Dolly cover star and one of their mutual friends eventually set them up.
Whirlwind romance: After just three months of dating, the superstar couple became engaged. Cameron was 25 and Alison was 21.
California dreaming: Shortly after their wedding, the pair relocated to LA in the hopes of furthering their careers.
Cameron and Alison attend the film premiere of Good Boy! with children River and Lotus in LA in 2003.
“Way back in the 90s, we thought we were pretty clever taking a picture of ourselves,” Cameron, 55, mused alongside this throwback with his wife.
Cameron Daddo does a TikTok with his daughter
Despite their seemingly picture-perfect life, the showbiz couple have faced their fair share of struggles over the years.
In a heartfelt essay for parenting website The Father Hood, the actor confessed he had been unfaithful to his wife early on in their marriage while he was in the US, but they had managed to work through it.
“I was the one that left the marriage. When I acted out in that way, I didn’t really want to be there. There were reasons how I got into that place.
“And a lot of it was alcohol and being alone, feeling really lonely and being literally oceans away from my partner,” Cameron explained.
The pair sought marriage counselling and were able to repair their relationship.
“You don’t get to 28 years of marriage without a hell of a lot of work and struggles – and a fair chunk of pain and tears.
“But what you do get is a massive amount of learning – you learn forgiveness and there’s an enormous amount of self-growth. We just didn’t want anyone thinking that their marriage or relationship sucked in comparison to ours,” the ’90s Aussie cover girl has admitted.
“We’ve lived in multiple countries, we’ve had kids, and we’ve been separated and we’ve been bankrupt,” Alison, 50, has said.
The ultimate collaboration: In 2019, the duo launched Separate Bathrooms And Other Handy Marriage Tips, a revealing podcast about their married life.
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Their proudest achievement are their three children – daughters Lotus, 25, and Bodhi, 15, and son River, 21.
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Home sweet home: After years in LA, the family now reside in Sydney’s Northern Beaches – which was ideal while Cameron starred as Evan Slater on Home And Away.
Though lockdowns were tough on all Aussie families, Cameron and Alison were happy to have extra time with their children
Cameron and Alison may be older and wiser than when they first met but still make time for the silly moments – like when she asked him to play “Instagram boyfriend” and snap a photo of her outfit before a TV appearance.
You’d think after three decades together the pair would get sick of each other, but Cameron revealed on Instagram that he still hates having to spend time away from his wife. “It’s only been one day away from you [and] over the 30yrs together we’ve done many months… it’s never easy,” he confessed.
The couple marked 30 years of marriage in December 2021 and celebrated by recreating one of their wedding photos – albeit, with a lot less glamour. After all this time, Alison and Cameron look just as in lvoe as ever.
They keep the romance alive with regular date nights and getaways in their own Australian backyard, with plenty of beach trips.
Now Cameron is set to star on Dancing With The Stars: All Stars and we have no doubt Alison will be cheering him on at home as he dances his heart out for the mirror ball trophy.
