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Demi Lovato is an artist admired by all. Idol of a whole generation, the young woman is a real inspiration for many despite the dark part that eats away at her. Portrait.
by Melanie Bonvard
At only 27 years old, Demi Lovato has an already busy life. A star child who has become a true icon for many, his journey is as upsetting as it is inspiring. This is undoubtedly what made her success: the young woman is of nameless sincerity and never cheats. His relationship to his fans, his honesty and his injuries make him an authentic personality at all levels.
Disney child star
Demi Lovato is one of those singers and actresses who started in the big Disney stable. If it began in the series Barney and his friends, his career really takes off with the film Camp Rock. At the time, she shared the poster with the Jonas Brother. It was the start of a brilliant career and the birth of a new youth idol at that time. Her collaboration with the label Hollywood Records allows her to launch her solo career as a singer. Six albums will be released under this label. Among his biggest musical successes, there is notably his first album N'oubliez pas or his song "Sorry not sorry", from his album Tell me you love me released in 2017. In 2020, it is the consecration for Demi Lovato who realizes a childhood dream: the artist delivers a vibrant performance by singing the national anthem during the Superbowl. A unique moment that she will not forget and neither will her fans.
Demi Levato? Strong, honest and inspiring
If the talent of Demi Lovato is unstoppable, the young woman has often suffered from addictions which, even today, gnaw at her. But it is without filter that she evokes this dark part of her life, thus wishing to educate the youngest on drug use. She admits that she started taking coke at the age of 17. She will even release a documentary on her life and her setbacks in 2010 on MTV. His addictions have therefore never really been a secret and Demi Lovato is, therefore, one of the rare artists to discuss this subject openly.
Diagnosed with bipolar, the American singer also confided in her bulimia, her childhood depression and her mutilations when she was only 12 years old. This experience and her injuries, Demi Lovato has made it the fight of a lifetime. She is ambassador for many humanitarian associations such as Lovato Treatment Scolarship Program which aims to pay the medical costs of people suffering from mental illnesses.
In addition to these fights, Demi Lovato also attaches great importance to respecting the rights of the LGBTQ + community and also fights against harassment at school. The star also advocates self-acceptance. Previously bulimic, today, Demi Lovato says she wants to love herself again and accept her body as it is, thus encouraging her fans to do the same: "I finally feel like I'm free because I don't know not my weight "she explains.