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Born
Demetria Devonne Lovato was born on August 20, 1992, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader Dianna Hart. -
First Role
When Demi turned 10, she landed her first reoccurring role in the children's television show Barney & Friends (1992). -
Her Next Step
As the Bell Rings from 2007-2008, Lovato played Charlotte Adams in the Disney Channel short As the Bell Rings. Her character was written off the sketch comedy series when she scored the role of Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock. -
Camp Rock
Lovato's first made-for-TV movie, Camp Rock, costarred the Jonas Brothers (including her future boyfriend, Joe Jonas). It premiered in June 2008 with 8.9 million viewers, making it the third most-viewed Disney Channel Original Movie at the time. -
Superstardom
Demi released her 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, Demi went on tour with The Jonas Brothers on their 2008 "Burning Up Tour" as the opening act. -
The New Tween Queen
Lovato becomes the Disney Channel's newest leading lady on Sonny with a Chance. The singer plays Allison "Sonny" Munroe, star of the fictional sketch-comedy show So Random!. -
Cries for Help
Lovato withdrew from the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert to enter a treatment facility to confront "physical and emotional issues". Reports indicated that Lovato decided to enter treatment after punching female back-up dancer Alex Welch during a confrontation, which led to an intervention by her family and management. She later took "100 percent, full responsibility" for the incident. -
Rehab
Lovato completed her inpatient treatment at the Timberline Knolls facility and returned home. She later acknowledged having suffered from bulimia, self-injury, and "self-medicating" with drugs and alcohol. Lovato added that she had "basically had a nervous breakdown" and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder during treatment. She later revealed that she would use cocaine multiple times a day and would smuggle cocaine and alcohol onto airplanes and use them during her flights. -
Lovato Returns
In April, she became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, where she discussed her personal struggles, directed towards teenage girls. Also that April, Lovato announced her departure from Sonny with a Chance, putting her acting career on hiatus and ending the series. She later stated she was willing to return to acting when she felt confident about doing so. Her exit led to the creation of the spin-off So Random!, which focused on the sketches of the former show-within-a-show. -
Unbroken
Nearly eight months after leaving treatment, Lovato releases her third album, Unbroken, which debuts at No. 4 on the Billboard albums charts thanks to the success of her lead single "Skyscraper." "Skyscraper" received universal acclaim for its message of self-worth and confidence. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Skyscraper has since been certified Platinum in the United States. "Skyscraper" was nominated for "Best Video With a Message" 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, which she won. -
X Factor
Demi became a panel judge for the hit competition show, X Factor, alongside Britney Spears, L.A. Reid and the show's creator, Simon Cowell. -
Raising Awareness
Demi has since actively campaigned to raise awareness against bulimia, body image and self-cutting issues. At a press briefing held as part of SAMHSA's National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day activities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius presented Ms. Lovato with a special recognition award for sharing her story about recovery and breaking the silence that prevents many from reaching out for support during challenging times.
