

Lovato later became a spokesperson for anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model and CNN to speak out against bullying. Her wrists to cope with her emotions and depression since age 11.

Since age 8 due to bullying experienced as a child, and self-mutilated In 2011 that she had had a "really unhealthy relationship with food" Lovato also stated in an interview with 20/20 Lovato earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in April 2009. Īccording to Lovato, the bullying was so bad that one day, in a fit ofįrustration and distress, she requested her mom give her a home-schooledĮducation. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, Lovato revealed going through painful experiences with bullying in the seventh grade. Lovato also began her acting career at the age of seven on the children's television series Barney & Friends as Angela, appearing in seasons seven and eight alongside long time friend Selena Gomez. Lovato began playing piano at the age of seven. Her mother was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and country music recording artist.

She has an older sister, Dallas Lovato, and a younger half sister, Madison de la Garza. She is of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent. Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20, 1992, and raised in Dallas, Texas, to Patrick Lovato and Dianna Hart de la Garza. Lovato Permorming at Los Angeles, Demi Live! Warm Up Tour Her third studio album, Unbroken, was released on Septemand peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 108,000 copies in the first week. Lovato released her second album, Here We Go Again, on July 21, 2009. It has since shipped over 500,000 copies, earning a gold certification in the United States. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 89,000 copies in the first week. Īs a solo musical artist, Lovato released her debut album Don't Forget on September 23, 2008.

She is also involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and various social and environmental causes. Her earliest roles included Angela on Barney & Friends, before she became better known for her starring roles in the Camp Rock movies, as Sonny Munroe in the Disney sitcom Sonny with a Chance, and as the star of the 2009 movie Princess Protection Program. Joe Jonas, Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrusĭemetria Devonne " Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. Singer, songwriter, actress, musician, dancer, model, activist Lovato at the premiere of Hannah Montana: The Movie in April 2009
