Biography
Date of Birth
20 December 1992, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Birth Name
Demetria Devonne Lovato
Nickname
Demi
Height
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Mini Biography
Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato was born on August 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Dianna De La Garza, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, and Patrick Martin Lovato, an engineer and musician, and raised in Dallas, Texas. Demi started out as a child actor on 'Barney & Friends'. In 2007, they got a part on a short Disney Channel show called 'As the Bell Rings,' and then they landed the starring role of the movie Camp Rock. While filming Camp Rock, Demi Lovato began also recording three songs for the film's soundtrack and has had several solo releases since. In 2009, Lovato got the lead in the series 'Sonny with a Chance,' another Disney Channel show. They later became a judge on the television competition show The X Factor from 2012 to 2013.
Besides being a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, Lovato's mother, Dianna Lovato, was a former country-music recording artist. Their paternal half-sister Amber was born in 1983; their big sister Dallas is also a singer and actress; and their maternal half-sister Madison was born in 2001.
Growing up, Lovato won several talent contests and performed in famous venues, including the Eismann Center and the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day Half-Time Show with LeAnn Rimes. They started their show-business career in earnest at age 10 when they became a series regular on the children's television show 'Barney & Friends.' Lovato also guest starred on television dramas 'Just Jordan' (2007) and 'Prison Break' (2006).
In 2007, Demi Lovato began working with the Disney Channel. First they got a part on a short television show called 'As The Bell Rings'. Their role on that ended, however, when Lovato was cast as Mitchie Torres in the starring role of the Disney Channel movie 'Camp Rock.' While filming Camp Rock, Demi Lovato began also recording three songs with the pop group the Jonas Brothers for the film's soundtrack.
In 2008, Lovato covered the Academy Award-nominated song, "That's How You Know" from Enchanted on the DisneyMania 6 album. Later in 2008, Demi began filming their second Disney Channel Original Movie,' Princess Protection Program.' The film was made in Puerto Rico and Lovato co-starred with their then-good friend Selena Gomez.
Demi Lovato was the star of their own Disney Channel television show called 'Sonny with a Chance'. The series debuted in 2009, becoming one of the channel's most popular programs and making Lovato one of its brightest stars. 'Sonny with a Chance' ran until 2011.
On September 23, 2008, Lovato released their debut album, 'Don't Forget'. Several of the songs on the album were co-written by the Jonas Brothers. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. In promotion of this album, Lovato went on tour with the Jonas Brothers on their 2008 Burning Up Tour as the opening act.
On July 21, 2009, Demi Lovato released their second studio album, 'Here We Go Again.' They went on tour again with the Jonas Brothers the following year and were romantically linked to Joe Jonas around this time. While on tour, Lovato got into an altercation with a dancer. The fight made headlines, and they sought treatment after the incident. According to People magazine, the singer sought help for "emotional and physical issues." Some of these issues were later revealed to be an eating disorder and self-harm through cutting.
Months after completing treatment, Lovato released the 2011 album 'Unbroken,' which featured the hit "Skyscraper." They put out their next record, Demi, two years later.
Outside of music, film, and television, Lovato was also the national Hasbro "Hit Clips" spokesperson. They have also done several successful voice-overs for radio and television for companies like Denny's, Radica, and Hasbro.
In 2012, Lovato took on a new role: they joined ;The X Factor;, a popular singing competition, in its second season as a judge. Lovato, Simon Cowell, music industry titan L.A. Reid, and pop star Britney Spears worked together to review the contestants and help determine who would win the $5-million recording contract. The show lasted three seasons.
Lovato made a return to acting in 2013 with a recurring role on the hit musical series 'Glee.' Around this time, they became more candid about their earlier personal struggles, acknowledging that they also battled a substance abuse problem. Lovato has also gone public with their diagnosis for bipolar disorder. According to Cosmopolitan for Latinas, they use medication to help manage the condition.
In 2015, Lovato put out a new single entitled "Cool for the Summer." They have also tackled a variety of TV projects recently. Lovato appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race that year. They mixed their professional and personal sides to shoot a guest appearance on boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama's show From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series.
Trivia
Amber Smith's younger half-sister, Dallas Lovato's little sister & Madison De La Garza's older half-sister.
Their mom, Dianna De La Garza, was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader during the the 1982-1983 season, and was a country recording artist.
They're a skilled pianist and guitar player.
Gets most of their clothes from Forever 21 and most of their shoes from Aldo.
Their favorite band is Paramore and their favorite song by them is Born for This.
Their father, whose family is from New Mexico, was of Mexican descent (including Spanish, Indigenous Mexican, and distant Portuguese and Jewish, ancestry). Their mother, whose family is from the American South, is of English, Scottish, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) descent.
Had a purity ring, like Selena Gomez and The Jonas Brothers, but wore it as a necklace.
Favorite movie is Donnie Darko (2001).
Favorite song by The Jonas Brothers is "Hollywood".
Their role model is Kelly Clarkson.
All of their fellow cast members from Sonny with a Chance (2009) are featured in their music video "La La Land".
Graduated High School in May 2009; a year early.
Older sister, Dallas Lovato, appeared on music video "La La Land" with her.
Good friends with their Camp Rock (2008) costars Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and Jasmine Richards.
Has a tattoo on their right side which says "You Make Me Beautiful". [June 2010].
Checked into a medical center on November 1, 2010 to get professional help for anorexia and bulimia.
Used to have a YouTube show with friend Selena Gomez called "The Demi and Selena Show".
Announced that they have has bipolar disorder [April 20, 2011].
Tattooed on their left wrist is the word "Stay", while on their right is the word "Strong". They stated that they had them written there so that every time they feel like cutting themselves, it will stop them from doing so and remind them to "Stay Strong". [2011].
Voted #54 in the British version of FHM "100 Sexiest Women" List (2011).
Their 2011 song, "Skyscraper", debuted at No. 10 on Billboard and No. 2 on Digital Songs. The song is Lovato's first top 10 debut on the Hot 100 Billboard chart and their second top 10 title overall. Their first Billboard chart entry was the song, "This Is Me", with Joe Jonas, the song debuted at No. 11 and peaked at No. 9 in July 2008.
In 2012, they won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Pop Artist.
In April 10, 2012, they almost ran over Paul McCartney while they were trying to park their in Los Angeles.
Is friends with Selena Gomez since they met on July 22, 1999 on a casting for Barney & Friends (1992). Later, they worked together on Princess Protection Program (2009) and Sonny with a Chance (2009). Also directed together The Demi and Selena Show (2008).
(February 1, 2013) Broke their right leg after fall at home and move with crutches.
Starting their tour with David Archuleta. [June 2009]
Opening for The Jonas Brothers on their Burnin' Up tour. [July 2008]
In Puerto Rico filming Princess Protection Program (2009) with best friend, Selena Gomez. [September 2008]
Released debut album 'Don't Forget' (September 23rd). [September 2008]
45 city tour with The Jonas Brothers. [July 2010]
Ranked #40 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
Their great-grandmother died over the Memorial Day weekend 2015.
Merited a place in TIME magazine's "The 100 Most Influential People" issue with an homage written by Arianna Huffington. [May 2017]
On July 24, 2018, they had a drug overdose and were rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after emergency services were called to their home. They were reported to be stable and recovering later in the day.
Descendant of some Mexican-Spanish Nobility.
Lovato started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2016. As of 2019, they are ranked a blue belt in the martial art, which is derived from jujitsu.
Engaged to Max Ehrich from July 22, 2020 to September 24, 2020.
Known for their outrageous hairstyles.
Dianna De La Garza & Patrick Lovato's youngest child.
Eddie De La Garza's stepdaughter.
Born at 6:00am (MDT).
Is a supporter of LGBT rights.
Identifies as a feminist.
An avid martial arts practitioner who is trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Trademarks:
Brunette hair & brown eyes
Huge smile
4 Octave vocal range
Quotes
I chose to leave public school. I was kind of bullied . . . Everyone signed a petition that said, "We all hate Demi Lovato".
[on Joe Jonas] He is my best friend. He has always been my best friend.
The only thing I could see myself doing is music - songwriting or producing or something. I've never seen myself being in any other business, I've been working in this one since I was 5 years old! I could do other things, but I wouldn't want to.
[on their role in Camp Rock (2008)] It was a confidence booster. My character and I both like to rock out and now we're not afraid to!
[on Miley Cyrus] She's my best friend, so you better watch out. I will defend her for the rest of my life.
[a message to their fans after leaving a rehabilitation center] The journey that I have been on had been very, very difficult over the past few months. I was dealing with issues that I know not only girls just my age but of all ages are dealing with. People that are probably watching this video right now are dealing with the issues that I had to and I hope to one day raise awareness of everything. I can't tell you how much light you guys brought into my life in probably the darkest time of my life. Without you guys, I wouldn't be here today. I wanted to let you guys know that I'm excited to get back to work.
Yes, there have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner. But I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it's a life-long disease. I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it.
If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends. Don't put yourself in danger. It's very crucial that you get your feelings out - but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred. I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she's worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything.
[on their friend Selena Gomez] Selena and I hadn't spoken in a long time. We just had some issues that we had to deal with. But the day I went into treatment I get a phone call from her and she was the one sobbing on the phone. She was like, 'Are you OK? I've been crying non-stop. Are you sure you're OK?' And, all issues aside, I started crying too and I'm like, 'Yes, I'm OK.'
(on Miley Cyrus) She sent me a Christmas present and that meant a lot to me because I didn't get Christmas presents in there (rehab)... I just have incredible friends.
[on whether they'll focus more on music, movies or TV in the future] I think I'm gonna stick with the combination. I get bored pretty easily. I can't do one or the other. I wanna continue to work as hard as I can. You'll see me all over.
[on their third album, Unbroken] [It will] show my true colors. I think it's finally the album that I've always wanted to make but I've never had the time to.
[on The Beatles song "Yesterday"] This song brings up so many memories and emotions because the lyrics are truly heartfelt and written with such incredible feeling in each word. The Beatles are such an inspiration to me.
There were two people [who were there for me]. No matter how many times we fight, we will always be in each others' lives. Miley Cyrus and I are strong headed. When we fight it's brutal and we're like, "We're never going to be friends again!" Then two days later, were like, "I love you and I miss you!" Selena Gomez and I, we never fight. She's not a confrontational person at all. Both of them will never leave my life no matter what happens, because we've been through so much together.
I'm not gonna lie. I was self-medicating. I was doing things like drinking and using [drugs], like a lot of teens do to numb their pain. [But now] I don't drink, I don't do drugs, I don't throw up after my meals, I don't starve myself. There's nothing that I do that I feel ashamed of.
