Demi Lovato Reflects on Emotional and Physical Impact of “Traumatic” Child Stardom
Content warning: This story discusses suicide
Demi Lovato is reflecting on a dark period in her childhood.
In the Disney alum’s directorial debut, Child Star, she, along with fellow stars like Drew Barrymore, Raven-Symoné and Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson, recall their upbringings in the spotlight. And in the trailer for the documentary released Sept. 5, Demi detailed a devastating experience she had at school.
“The popular girls signed a suicide petition,” she shared. “Saying that I should kill myself.”
And while the teaser didn’t share any additional details, later on, the “Heart Attack” singer spoke further on growing up on camera with her fellow former child actors.
“There definitely is not a manual on how to navigate this industry at such a young age,” Demi adds later in the trailer for the documentary, released Sept. 17, referring to her own mistakes. “I wouldn’t end up where I am had I not made all the choices leading up to this point. But, it came at a price.”
