Following their recent separation, many fans are curious to learn more about the relationship history of Cameron Mathison and his ex-wife. A beloved actor and television host, Mathison is best known for his roles as Ryan Lavery in All My Children and Drew Cain in General Hospital.
Here’s everything fans need to know about Cameron Mathison’s ex-wife, how they met, and the timeline of their relationship.
Who was Cameron Mathison married to?
Cameron Mathison was married to Vanessa Marie Arevalo.
The couple announced their divorce on July 31, 2024, just four days after their 22nd wedding anniversary. The two were among the many celebrities affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfire that broke out this week.
What is Vanessa Mathison’s job?
Vanessa Mathison is a model and entrepreneur.
Vanessa has been modeling from a young age and has built an impressive portfolio during her career. However, following the birth of her kids, she put her career on hold and began focusing on raising her children. In a 2008 interview with People, she shared, “I haven’t modeled since I got pregnant with Leila, so it’s been just over two years. No plans to go back.” She looked back fondly on the 18 years that she has been modeling but decided that it was time to move on.
Besides modeling, she also had several acting projects, most notably when sharing the screen with her husband Cameron Mathison in General Hospital. She appeared on the soap opera in April 2022 and played a character named Mia. Additionally, in 2008 Mathison launched her own children’s clothing line called KEA + JOBY, which she co-founded with her friend Niccole Kroll.
Cameron and Vanessa Mathison’s relationship history
Cameron and Vanessa Mathison reportedly met in 1998 at a gym they both visited. After a few years of dating, the former couple tied the knot in July 2002. Soon after, the pair welcomed their two children, Lucas, born in April 2003, and Leila, who arrived three years later. After 22 years of marriage, the couple decided to go their separate ways and announced their separation in a joint statement on Entertainment Tonight. It read, “After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to part ways. We enter this new chapter with deep love, kindness, and respect for each other. We hold gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful years we shared together.”