Demi Lovato facts for kids
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Demetria Devonne Lovato
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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first appeared on the children's TV show Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. Lovato became famous for starring as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel musical movie Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). Her first single, "This Is Me", a duet with Joe Jonas from the Camp Rock soundtrack, was a top-ten hit.
After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released her pop-rock debut album, Don't Forget (2008), which reached number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. Her next album, Here We Go Again (2009), went to number one. Lovato has released many successful albums, including Confident (2015), which earned a Grammy Award nomination, and Tell Me You Love Me (2017). Her 2022 album, Holy F..., showed a return to rock music.
On television, Lovato starred in the sitcom Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011) and was a judge on the music competition show The X Factor USA (2012–2013). She has also appeared in movies like Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States. She is also known for her activism and for speaking openly about her personal challenges. She has released several documentaries about her life and career, including Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017) and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021).
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Demetria Devonne Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her mother, Dianna De La Garza, was a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and her father, Patrick Lovato, was a musician and engineer. She has an older sister, Dallas, and a younger half-sister, actress Madison De La Garza.
Lovato grew up in Dallas, Texas. She started playing piano at age seven and guitar at age ten. Around the same time, she began taking acting and dancing classes. In 2002, she got her first acting role as Angela on the children's TV series Barney & Friends. Because of her acting career, Lovato was homeschooled and received her high school diploma.
Career
2007–2008: Breakthrough with Camp Rock and Don't Forget
From 2007 to 2008, Lovato appeared on the Disney Channel series As the Bell Rings. In 2007, she auditioned for and won the lead role of Mitchie Torres in the Disney movie Camp Rock. The movie premiered on June 20, 2008, and was watched by 8.9 million people.
The movie's soundtrack was a big hit. Lovato sang four songs on it, including "This Is Me", which became her first hit single. That summer, she signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and went on tour with the Jonas Brothers.
Lovato's first album, Don't Forget, was released on September 23, 2008. It debuted at number two on the U.S. charts. The album featured a pop-rock sound, and ten of its songs were co-written with the Jonas Brothers. The singles "Get Back" and "La La Land" were popular with her fans.
2009–2010: Sonny with a Chance and Here We Go Again
In February 2009, Lovato began starring in her own Disney Channel sitcom, Sonny with a Chance. She played Sonny Munroe, a new cast member on a comedy sketch show. That same year, she starred with Selena Gomez in the Disney movie Princess Protection Program.
Lovato's second album, Here We Go Again, came out on July 21, 2009. It went straight to number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The title track, "Here We Go Again", became her highest-charting solo single at the time. She then went on her first national headlining tour, Live in Concert.
In 2010, Lovato returned as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. The movie was the most-watched cable movie of the year. She also toured again with the Jonas Brothers. In November 2010, Lovato announced she was leaving Sonny with a Chance to focus on her music and well-being.
2011–2012: Unbroken and The X Factor
After taking a break to focus on her health, Lovato released her third album, Unbroken, on September 20, 2011. The album had a more mature R&B and pop sound. The lead single, "Skyscraper", was a powerful song about strength and confidence. It became a top-ten hit in the U.S.
The album's second single, "Give Your Heart a Break", was also a huge success. It reached number one on the U.S. Pop Songs chart and sold over two million copies.
In 2012, Lovato became a judge on the second season of the American version of The X Factor. She joined Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, and L.A. Reid on the judging panel. She returned for the show's third season in 2013.
2013–2016: Demi and Confident
Lovato's fourth album, Demi, was released on May 14, 2013. It debuted at number three in the U.S. and had the best first-week sales of her career. The album's lead single, "Heart Attack", was a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in the U.S., the UK, and Australia.
In 2013, Lovato also returned to acting with a role on the TV show Glee. She also released a book, Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year, which became a bestseller. She toured the world with her The Neon Lights Tour and Demi World Tour.
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In 2015, Lovato co-founded her own record label, Safehouse Records, with Nick Jonas. Her fifth album, Confident, was released on October 16, 2015. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The singles "Cool for the Summer" and "Confident" were both successful. In 2016, she went on the Future Now Tour with Nick Jonas.
2017–2021: Tell Me You Love Me and New Projects
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Lovato's sixth album, Tell Me You Love Me, was released on September 29, 2017. The lead single, "Sorry Not Sorry", became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. In 2018, she went on the Tell Me You Love Me World Tour.
After another break, Lovato returned to acting in 2019. She appeared in the Netflix movie Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and had a recurring role on the sitcom Will & Grace. In January 2020, she gave a powerful performance of her song "Anyone" at the Grammy Awards.
On April 2, 2021, Lovato released her seventh album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over. It was released along with a YouTube documentary series of a similar name, which shared her journey over the previous few years. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
2022–Present: Return to Rock and New Ventures
In 2022, Lovato returned to her rock roots with her eighth album, Holy F.... It was released on August 19, 2022, and debuted in the top ten, making it her eighth consecutive top-ten album. She supported the album with the Holy Fvck Tour.
In 2023, Lovato released Revamped, an album of rock versions of her past pop hits, including "Heart Attack" and "Cool for the Summer". She said that remaking the songs allowed her to "feel so much closer to my music than ever before."
In 2024, Lovato co-directed and starred in the documentary Child Star, which explores the lives of former child actors. She also starred in the movie Tow, which premiered in June 2025. Lovato married musician Jordan "Jutes" Lutes on May 25, 2025.
Artistry and Voice
Lovato has a powerful mezzo-soprano singing voice and has been praised by critics throughout her career. She has named singers like Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Whitney Houston as her biggest influences. She has said she was "obsessed with Kelly Clarkson" as a child.
Her early music was pop rock, but she later explored R&B, pop, and soul music. Her 2022 album Holy F... marked a return to a heavier rock sound, similar to the music she listened to as a teenager.
Critics have often commented on her strong vocals. A reviewer for The Buffalo News wrote, "Unlike so many of her Disney-fied peers, Lovato can really sing." Music producer Ryan Tedder, who worked with Lovato, said, "She's one of the best singers I've ever worked with... she's a Kelly Clarkson-level vocalist."
Personal Life and Activism
Health and Personal Challenges
Lovato has been open about her personal challenges. In 2010, at age 18, she entered a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues." She later shared that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Her experiences have inspired her to speak out about mental health. In 2012, MTV aired a documentary called Demi Lovato: Stay Strong about her recovery. She has also released other documentaries, like Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017), where she shared more about her journey. Lovato has said that being open helps her and can also help her fans who may be going through similar things.
Activism and Charity Work
Lovato is an activist for many causes, especially mental health awareness and LGBT rights. In 2016, she received the Vanguard Award from GLAAD for her support of the LGBT community. She has also worked to end the stigma around mental illness and started the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program to help pay for treatment for people who need it.
She is also a vocal anti-bullying advocate and has worked with organizations like PACER. Lovato has supported many charities, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Free the Children, and Save the Children. In 2017, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Discography
- Don't Forget (2008)
- Here We Go Again (2009)
- Unbroken (2011)
- Demi (2013)
- Confident (2015)
- Tell Me You Love Me (2017)
- Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021)
- Holy F... (2022)
Images for kids
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Lovato speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in July 2016
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Lovato at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg in July 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Demi Lovato para niños
