Early Life and Education of Demi Lovato: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Demi Lovato. From birth to education, explore key events.
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who began her career on Barney & Friends. She gained wider recognition through her role as Mitchie Torres in Disney's Camp Rock films. Her debut single, "This Is Me," a duet with Joe Jonas from the Camp Rock soundtrack, reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the beginning of her successful career in music and entertainment.
May 2009: Named Honorary Ambassador of Education
In May 2009, Demi Lovato was named an Honorary Ambassador of Education by the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.
January 2010: Public-service announcement for Voto Latino
In January 2010, Demi Lovato was featured in a public-service announcement for Voto Latino, promoting the organization's "Be Counted" campaign in anticipation of the 2010 United States Census.
August 20, 2010: Purchase of Mediterranean-style house for family
On August 20, 2010, Demi Lovato's 18th birthday, she purchased a Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles for her family.
October 2010: Spokesperson for PACER and Appearance on America's Next Top Model
In October 2010, Demi Lovato served as spokesperson for the anti-bullying organization PACER and appeared on America's Next Top Model to speak out against bullying.
November 1, 2010: Withdrawal from Jonas Brothers Tour and Entering Treatment
On November 1, 2010, Demi Lovato withdrew from the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour and entered a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues" after punching a backup dancer.
January 2011: Lovato resides in a "sober house"
In January 2011, Demi Lovato decided to live in a "sober house" in Los Angeles after leaving rehab.
January 28, 2011: Completion of In-Patient Treatment
On January 28, 2011, Demi Lovato completed in-patient treatment at Timberline Knolls, acknowledging struggles with bulimia, self-harm, and self-medication with drugs and alcohol.
April 2011: Becoming a Contributing Editor for Seventeen Magazine
In April 2011, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor for Seventeen magazine, where she penned an article describing her personal struggles.
December 2011: Condemnation of Disney Channel Episodes with Eating Disorder Jokes
In December 2011, Demi Lovato condemned the Disney Channel for airing episodes of Shake It Up and So Random! in which characters joked about eating disorders, leading to their removal.
2011: Sharing Bipolar Diagnosis
In 2011, Demi Lovato shared her bipolar diagnosis because it explained her erratic behavior.
March 2012: Airing of 'Demi Lovato: Stay Strong' Documentary
In March 2012, MTV aired a documentary titled Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, which focused on her rehab and recovery process.
April 2012: Contributing Editor of Seventeen Magazine
In April 2012, Demi Lovato became a contributing editor of Seventeen magazine, where she described her personal struggles to its female teenage readers.
September 2012: Ambassador of Mean Stinks Campaign
In September 2012, Demi Lovato was named the ambassador of Mean Stinks, a campaign focused on eliminating bullying by girls.
2012: Performance While Severely Hungover
In 2012, Demi Lovato had a performance on American Idol where she was severely hungover, which impacted her ability to perform live and promote her Unbroken album.
January 2013: Living in a Sober-Living Facility
In January 2013, it was reported that Demi Lovato had been living in a sober-living facility in Los Angeles for over a year to avoid relapse into addiction and eating disorder.
May 2013: Cited for Dedication to Mentoring Teens
In May 2013, Demi Lovato was cited for her dedication to mentoring teens and young adults with mental health problems at a National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
June 2013: Celebration of Defense of Marriage Act Appeal
In June 2013, Demi Lovato celebrated the appeal of the Defense of Marriage Act on social media.
August 2013: Visited Kenya with Free the Children for 21st birthday
In August 2013, Demi Lovato celebrated her 21st birthday by traveling to Kenya to participate in a program with the international charity organization Free the Children.
2013: Neon Lights Tour Inspired by Beyoncé's Visual Album
Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour was inspired by Beyoncé's 2013 self-titled visual album, specifically regarding the visuals shown onscreen.
May 2014: Lead Performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of LA Pride Parade
In May 2014, Demi Lovato was named lead performer for NYC Pride Week and Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade.
2015: Initial investor of CORE Hydration
In 2015, Demi Lovato became an initial investor of CORE Hydration.
2015: Face of Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality
In 2015, Demi Lovato became the face of the Human Rights Campaign's America's for Marriage Equality.
June 2016: Participation in Human Rights Campaign Video Honoring Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims
In June 2016, Demi Lovato participated in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign honoring the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.
June 2016: Signed open letter from Billboard urging gun reform
In June 2016, Demi Lovato signed an open letter from Billboard advocating for gun reform.
September 2016: Purchase of Laurel Canyon home
In September 2016, Demi Lovato purchased a Laurel Canyon home in Los Angeles for $8.3 million.
2016: Speech at Democratic National Convention
Demi Lovato's 2016 speech at the Democratic National Convention focused on raising awareness for mental health.
January 2017: Returned to Kenya with We Movement
In January 2017, Demi Lovato returned to Kenya with We Movement to collaborate with women and children.
March 15, 2017: Five-Year Sobriety Anniversary
On March 15, 2017, Demi Lovato celebrated the five-year anniversary of her sobriety.
March 2017: Donated to Los Angeles charities on five-year sobriety anniversary
In March 2017, Demi Lovato commemorated her five-year sobriety anniversary by donating to Los Angeles-based charities focused on animal, LGBT, and adoption rights.
May 2017: Partnership with Fabletics for Girl Up Campaign
In May 2017, Demi Lovato partnered with Fabletics to create a limited edition activewear collection for the United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign to fund programs for marginalized adolescent girls.
August 2017: Donated to Hurricane Harvey relief and started fund
In August 2017, Demi Lovato donated $50000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and initiated a fund with Nick Jonas, DNCE, and her manager Phil McIntyre.
September 2017: Named Global Citizen Ambassador
In September 2017, Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador for championing the mental health of displaced children in Iraq and other communities.
2017: Release of 'Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated' Documentary
In 2017, Demi Lovato revealed in her YouTube documentary, Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated, that her treatment at Timberline Knolls was not entirely successful and admitted to still struggling with addiction and being under the influence during interviews about her sobriety.
March 2018: Performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally
In March 2018, Demi Lovato performed at the March for Our Lives anti-gun violence rally in Washington, D.C.
July 24, 2018: Opioid Overdose and Hospitalization
On July 24, 2018, Demi Lovato was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after an opioid overdose and was revived with naloxone.
December 2018: Dismissal of Overdose Rumors on Twitter
In December 2018, Demi Lovato dismissed rumors regarding her overdose on Twitter and thanked fans for their support, stating that she would one day share what exactly happened.
2018: Relapse Three Months Prior to Overdose
In 2018, Demi Lovato relapsed three months prior to her eventual drug overdose due to being extremely unhappy, which she attributed to her manager's control over her food intake.
2018: Raped During Overdose
In 2018, Demi Lovato was raped during her drug overdose, realizing a month after the incident that she was not in a place to consent.
April 2020: Joined Mental Health Campaign with SpunOut.i.e.
In April 2020, Demi Lovato joined a mental health campaign in support of Irish charity SpunOut.i.e. to launch The Mental Health Fund which is raising money for mental health support.
May 2020: Condemned police brutality and supported Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, Demi Lovato publicly condemned police brutality and the officers involved in the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. She shared resources supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and black-owned businesses and denounced white privilege.
June 2020: Sale of Laurel Canyon home
In June 2020, Demi Lovato sold her Laurel Canyon home in Los Angeles for $8.25 million, after purchasing it in 2016.
July 2020: Labels herself queer
In July 2020, Demi Lovato labeled herself queer in a social media statement mourning the death of her Glee co-star Naya Rivera.
September 2020: Purchase of Studio City home
In September 2020, Demi Lovato purchased a Studio City home in Los Angeles for $7 million.
2020: Appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to Discuss Overdose
In 2020, Demi Lovato appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, elaborating on how her struggles with bulimia contributed to her 2018 drug overdose due to being extremely unhappy.
2020: Coming out as Non-Binary to Family and Friends
Towards the end of 2020, Demi Lovato came out as non-binary to her family and friends.
March 2021: Comes out as pansexual and sexually fluid
In March 2021, Demi Lovato came out as pansexual and sexually fluid, stating, "I've always known I was hella queer, but I have fully embraced it."
March 2021: Demi Lovato Reveals Moderation of Alcohol and Marijuana
In March 2021, Demi Lovato revealed that she was not completely sober and was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana in moderation, despite the disagreement of some friends.
2021: Reevaluation of Bipolar Diagnosis
In 2021, Demi Lovato said she initially accepted her bipolar diagnosis and shared this in 2011, but later came to believe it was inaccurate and her diagnosis was revised to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2021: Disclosure of Rape at Age 15
In 2021, Demi Lovato stated that she was raped at age 15 while working as an actor on the Disney Channel by a co-star, an incident that contributed to her bulimia and self-harm.
April 2022: Change of Pronouns to Include She/Her
In April 2022, Demi Lovato changed her pronouns to additionally include she/her, later describing herself as a "fluid person" who had started to feel "more feminine".
2022: Opioid Use at Age 13
In a 2022 interview on the podcast Call Her Daddy, Lovato added that she began using opiates at the age of 13 after a car accident and "was already drinking" by that time.
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