Demi Lovato is one of the few performers who has managed to establish a strong presence in both the film and music industries at such a young age. Lovato has come a long way from being a simple starlet in a few ‘Disney’ films to becoming one of today’s most famous singers and actresses. Demi has proven her skill as a singer with albums like ‘Unbroken,’ ‘Don’t Forget,’ and ‘Here We Go Again,’ in addition to her parts in films like ‘Camp Rock.’ Apart from the United States, many of her songs have been chartbusters, reaching the top of musical charts such as the ‘Billboard 200,’ and are even popular in countries such as New Zealand and Syria. The actress credits her musical achievements to modern pop icons such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, and Christina Aguilera, who impacted her through their musical approaches. Without focusing solely on her job and personal development, this celebrity is known for connecting herself with charity groups such as ‘PACER,’ which advocates for the rights of children who have been bullied.
Childhood and Adolescence
Demi Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Patrick Martin Lovato and Dianna Lee Hart. Her mother was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, and her father was an engineer and musician.
Lovato has had an interest in art since she was a child, and she began learning to play the piano when she was only seven years old. At the age of ten, the young girl began experimenting with the guitar and took singing and dancing lessons at the same time.
Soon after, she was cast as Angela in the popular children’s television series ‘Barney & Friends.’
Career of Demi Lovato
During the year 2006, Lovato made a guest appearance in the acclaimed television series ‘Prison Break’ and followed it up with a cameo in the television series ‘Just Jordan’.
2007 was a pivotal year in Demi’s career because it was during this time that she landed one of her most important roles. In the first season of the American television series ‘As The Bell Rings,’ which aired on the ‘Disney Channel,’ the actress was cast as Charlotte Adams, the primary character.
In the same year, she auditioned for two ‘Disney Channel’ productions, a sitcom called ‘Sonny With A Chance’ and a comedy called ‘Camp Rock,’ and she was cast in both. The premiere of ‘Camp Rock’ was place in June 2008 and was well-acclaimed by the million viewers.
Demi then tried her hand at singing and wrote her debut album, ‘Don’t Forget.’ This collection was well-received both critically and commercially. The album sold approximately 89,000 copies in its first week of release, with a total of 500,000 copies sold.
The success of the album’s song “Here We Go Again” prompted this celebrity to go on a musical tour in 2009, with the goal of visiting 40 locations.
Lovato returned to the screen in 2010 with ‘Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,’ a sequel to her earlier film ‘Camp Rock,’ in which she reprised her part as Mitchie Torres, the same character she had played in the original. She even contributed her vocals to four of the film’s tracks.
Following that, this singer and actress starred in the comedy series ‘So Random,’ which premiered in 2011. The series’ second season, however, never saw the light of day.
Demi returned to music in 2011 with her album ‘Unbroken,’ following a brief absence. The album’s songs garnered mixed reviews from critics, however the collection’s single ‘Skyscraper’ topped the ‘Billboard’ countdown chart.
Demi became a judge on the singing reality show ‘The X-Factor’ in 2012, where she evaluated the abilities of numerous aspiring singers with other music industry peers such as Simon Cowell.
In the year 2013, Lovato released the album ‘Glee.’ The album went on to become a year-end best-seller, with music fans praising the collection’s addictive tracks. They even topped the charts in countries such as New Zealand and Spain, in addition to the United States.
In the same year, she contributed her voice to the soundtrack of the CD ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.’
She began the ‘Neon Lights Tour’ on February 9, 2014, to promote her fourth studio album, ‘Demi,’ which was released the previous year.
This multi-talented musician got into the beauty business in September 2014, announcing her new ‘Devonne by Demi’ skincare line.
Major Projects of Demi Lovato
Her album ‘Don’t Forget’ is the most well-known work of this star. Not only were the songs in this collection chart-topping, but the album was also given a gold certification by the ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA). Demi’s career was catapulted to new heights thanks to the popularity of this album.
Achievements and Awards
Demi was honored with the ‘Choice Music Tour Award’ at the 2009 ‘Teen Choice Awards’ program.
Her album’s song ‘Skyscraper’ won the ‘Best Video With A Message’ category at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.
Personal & Family Life
Due to bullying at school, Demi Lovato was home-schooled. She became involved with a group called ‘PACER,’ which assists bullying victims.
Lovato suffered from despair and an eating disorder in 2010, even though she was at the pinnacle of her career. She sought medical care and was admitted to a rehabilitation center to solve the problem.
During the same time period, she made news for dating celebrities like Joe Janas and Trace Cyrus.
She went back to rehab in 2011 and began living a sober lifestyle. She admitted to abusing drugs and alcohol. She acknowledged to using cocaine and even admitting to smuggling it onboard planes. During her treatment, she stated that she suffered a nervous breakdown and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Demi was linked to the charity ‘Free the Children,’ which works mostly in African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, and Sierra Leone.
She has admitted to being religious and has spoken out in support of homosexual rights on numerous occasions.
Estimated Net Worth
According to Celebrity NetWorth, this youthful enthusiastic American artist has a net worth of $20 million.
Trivia
Selena Gomez, a well-known actress, began her career alongside Demi on the show ‘Barney & Friends.’ Later in life, these two women became close friends.