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Lauren Speed-HamiltonandCameron Hamiltontook “love at first sight” a step further: they fell in love before they even saw each other.
The pair first met and began to fall for each other while filming season 1 ofNetflix’sLove Is Blind. By the end of the season, they had gotten engaged and married, all within about a month of knowing each other. While the timeline of their relationship was fast, the duonever doubted their lovefor one another.
“At a certain point, I had no more doubts about that this was the person I was going to spend the rest of my life with because we were able to delve so deep in our conversations, and in a way that I think neither of us had before,” Hamilton told PEOPLE in March 2020. “I think it’s a testament to the fact that when you find the right person you can just kind of know, and it doesn’t take a ton of time to know that.”
Lauren and Cameron have been going strong ever since. They celebrated theirfifth wedding anniversaryin November 2023 with an “intimate” vow renewal in Las Vegas.
From their unconventional love story to earning a book deal and moving in together, here’s everything to know about Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton’s relationship.
October 2018: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton meet and fall in love onLove Is Blind
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Lauren and Cameron met on the first day of filming forLove Is Blind’s debut season, which was not released until February 2020. Despite never actually laying eyes on each other until their engagement, the couple instantly hit it off and fell in love.
Just five days later,Cameron asked Lauren to be his wifeand of course, she said “yes.”
“I feel so blessed to have you come into my life,” he said as he got down on one knee. “I love you so much, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”
“Yes! Yes, Cameron, I will marry you, I will be your wife,” Lauren responded.
Thecouple then headed to the Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, to get to know each other a little better.
“I would love for this to work out between Cameron and I because he’s everything I’ve ever wanted in a husband, in a father to my future children. I’ve never felt like this with any man, and I think we would have a wonderful life together,” Lauren said during a confessional interview.
November 16, 2018: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton get married
Less than two months after they first met, the couple tied the knot in an emotional, tear-filled ceremony with family and friends, and later,Love Is Blindviewers.
“Every day we’ve spent together has been a blessing to me,” Cameron said during his vows. “You made me want to be a better man and you have everything I need in a partner.”
“Cameron, I love that you make me feel comfortable being fully myself,” Lauren said for her part. “No matter how flawed, goofy, or broken I may have been. I’m thankful for our time together. I’ve never had a man love me as purely and as selflessly as you have … I’m grateful for you.”
March 2, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton sit down with PEOPLE to answer questions about their relationship
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“I was skeptical about the show prior to going onto it,” Cameron explained. “But then the next thing you know, you’re building this very deep connection with someone, and then a little bit after that you’re like, ‘Wow, I’m about to propose to this woman.’ "
Speaking about her own doubts during filming, Lauren said, “I had never been as happy as I have been with Cameron, and I think that scared me because I was so afraid of being disappointed, and I was projecting that onto Cameron. I had to really fight through that, and that was tough.”
She added, “Thank God that Cameron, he never wavered throughout everything. He’s like ‘Look, no matter what, we’re still going to be together even if we don’t get married. We can still continue.’ "
March 5, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton say they want to have at least one more wedding
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In another interview with PEOPLE that month, the coupleshared that they wanted to have one more wedding— maybe even two.
“We couldn’t bring everybody [to the on-camera ceremony] like we wanted to, but we definitely want to plan that and involve as much of our family as we can,” Lauren shared.
“We thought about doing one in Maine and one in Detroit,” Hamilton added, referring to their respective hometowns.
March 9, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton launch a YouTube channel
Not long after fans went crazy forLove Is Blindand the couple, Lauren and Cameronannounced they were launching a YouTube channelabout their life calledHangin' With the Hamiltons.
“Whether you are returning from before, you’re familiar with our story, or whether you just found us and you’re new to our house, we are happy to have you,” Lauren shared in their introductory video.
Their channel covers everything from their marriage to their home life to their family and friends. And of course, their dog Sparky makes plenty of appearances.
March 18, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton give dating advice during the COVID-19 pandemic
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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple appeared onMiley Cyrus' Instagram Live andgave advice on connecting with a partnerwhen you can’t physically be close to them.
“I think for Lauren and I, our first immediate connection was family, how important family is, their health, their wellbeing … that was the first time we cried together [on the show],” Hamilton said.
Lauren also suggested talking “about the things that are most important to you!”
May 26, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton show off their Atlanta home
Prior to going on the show, both Lauren and Cameron lived in Atlanta. After getting hitched, Lauren moved into Cameron’s house, which they later showed off ina home tour for Netflix.
“As you can see, it’s a lot different than in the bachelor days … it feels a lot more homier than it did when it was just me,” Cameron shared in the video. “I love the way Lauren decorated the house.”
June 19, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton open up about their relationship
During the summer of 2020,the couple sat down withThe New York Timesto discuss various topics, including race, the Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19.
Speaking on the hard conversations she and Cameron have had as an interracial couple, Lauren said, “They’re just real conversations we have to have. This is nothing new for Black people. This whole grief, this sadness, this frustration has been going on since we’ve been in this country.”
She added of Cameron, “Right now it’s so important for him to just listen. That is what Black people want. We want to be heard. We want you to hear how we feel.”
June 24, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton announce plans to host Ellen DeGeneres’Game Night
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In June 2020,Ellen DeGeneres' network announced a series calledGame Night, whichLauren and Cameron would be hosting together. The show was later released in October 2020 and saw the couple compete against other famous couples, includingNick and Vanessa LacheyandDylan Barbour and Hannah Godwin, in a series of virtual games.
July 10, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton go back to the resort where they spent time duringLove Is Blind
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The coupletook a romantic tripback to where it all started: the Grand Velas Riviera Maya resort in Playa Del Carmen, shown in episode 4 ofLove Is Blind.
Cameron shareda pictureof himself and his wife holding tequila shots, writing in the caption, “So many wonderful memories are flooding back being here. I’ve never been anywhere more romantic.”
October 16, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton share how they keep their marriage “fresh”
In an episode of PEOPLE’s YouTube series,Celebrity Home Scavenger Hunt,the couple shared sometips for keeping marriage exciting.
“If you want to keep your marriage fresh, ladies and gents, make a little love coupon book,” Lauren suggested after her husband found a “love coupon book” she had made for him.
“The only problem is … why did I wait so long to redeem these coupons? I waited too long and she told me they expired,” Cameron joked.
November 16, 2020: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton celebrate their second anniversary
The couplecelebrated their second anniversaryand Lauren’s birthday in 2020. Lauren marked the occasion with a heartfelt post on Instagram, captioned, “Wow 2 whoooole years! We’ve made it through one of the craziest years of our lives! We came out stronger than ever.”
June 2021: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton publish a book
In June 2021, the couple co-authored a book calledLeap of Faith, which detailed the early days of their unconventional romance and their experience participating in Netflix’s hit social experiment.
Ahead of the book’s release, Lauren wrote onInstagram, “In this book, we dive deeper into our stories, some BTS #loveisblind tea, gems we learned along the way and share how we keep our relationship hot + fresh.”
June 15, 2021: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton open up about their plans for a family
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Cameron added, “We’ve talked about wanting to have kids on our own timeline. It can be tough to just reorient the focus back to just us versus what everyone else has to say.”
November 16, 2021: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton celebrate their third anniversary
The couplecelebrated their third anniversaryin November 2021, which also happens to be Lauren’s birthday. Cameron posted a touching tribute to his wife on Instagram celebrating both occasions. “Happy birthday to my best friend! Thank you for marrying me on your birthday three years ago. As someone once said, ‘I am your gift’ 😂,” he wrote in the caption. “But it was really like my birthday because I’ve found happiness with you that I never had before. I love you and the person you are🌻.”
March 1, 2022: Lauren Speed announces the launch of her podcast,We Have the Receipts
July 3, 2022: Lauren Speed pens a sweet Instagram post for Cameron Hamilton’s birthday
Although his birthday doesn’t fall on their anniversary, it’s still worth a sweet Instagram post. Lauren posted afun video of her husbandwith the caption, “I’m so Grateful you exist and will do my best to always celebrate you everyday! But ESPECIALLY on Your personal holiday!”
August 23, 2022: Lauren Speed says “marriage is hard,” but Cameron Hamilton is her “light in darkness”
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The following month, Lauren got candid about marriage and the hard work it requires on Instagram. Alongsidea sweet videoof her and Cameron, she wrote, “Marriage is hard. It requires willingness and work. An unselfish version of yourself that prioritizes partnership. It can be tough enough behind close doors… let alone a very public relationship that comes with public opinions. Although things aren’t always butterflies and sunshine ALL the time… there have been many-a-times when you were my light in darkness!”
She added, “Love u Mr. Hamilton!”
November 16, 2022: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton celebrate her birthday and fourth anniversary
Hamiltonposted on Instagramto celebrate both Speed’s 35th birthday and the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary. “Happy birthday, my love!“he wrotealongside a video compilation of the pair through the years.
December 23, 2022: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton attend Atlanta Hawks game
“Boy, we had a time last night! 🏀 Even though our home team @detroitpistons lost to the @atlhawks we had a ball!” Speed, who slayed in a black and green outfit, captioned a series of photos and videos onInstagram.
March 30, 2023: Lauren Speed thanks fans for their support of relationship with Cameron Hamilton in the midst of a newLove Is Blindseason
Speed posted cute photos of her and Hamilton throughout the years, including a picture of them embracing on a beach and a snap of them at theLove Is Blindseason 1 reunion.
“I appreciate how every time a new #LIB drops y’all show me and @cameronreidhamilton so much love 3 years later,“she wrote in the caption, adding, “y’all really hold us down.”
May 8, 2023: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton attendThe Little Mermaidpremiere
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November 16, 2023: Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton renew their vows
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In celebration of theirfifth wedding anniversary, Hamilton and Speed renewed their vows in Las Vegas. The renewal, which included a photoshoot on the rooftop of the Bellagio Hotel, was an “intimate” gathering with close family and friends.
“Really it started because Lauren wanted to go see Usher,” Hamilton told PEOPLE. “That’s first and foremost. And then it was just going to be a fun trip to Vegas, we were going to do the cheesy chapel type of thing and have a nice dinner. But then it evolved into a bigger-scale thing, which I think is nice … I think you should really celebrate every milestone of the marriage.”
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During an interview with PEOPLE, the couple discussed how they keep their marriage “fresh and exciting.”
“One thing that I really appreciate about Lauren is she’s a big travel bug,” Hamilton said. “We’ve done a lot of traveling and that’s been something that kind of gives you thatrenewed sparkof novelty in the relationship.”
Speed added: “New experiences, breaking up the monotony of the everyday, is so important.”
source: people.com
