Ahead Of Their New Documentary, Demi Lovato Explained How They Wished They Had Been Prepared For Child Stardom

" Sometimes I think it ’s clock time for me to move on , but I ’m in this uncanny position in my career because I still rely on music for my income . "

Ahead of the release of their documentaryChild Star,Demi Lovatospoke with theHollywood Reporterabout their own experiences in the limelight and why they wouldn’t want their children to do the same.

Demi was just 15 whenCamp Rockskyrocketed her to global fame. She’s now making herdirectorial debutabout childhood stardom with a Hulu documentary set to premiere next month, which will include interviews with artists includingDrew Barrymore,Raven-Symoné, and JoJo Siwa.

In the far-ranginginterview, Demi reflected on their early days withDisneyand its impact on them. As it made the singer the breadwinner of their family, they recalled, “I mean, [my mom and stepdad would] try to ground me, but I was an egotistical child star, and I thought I was on top of the world. I’d be like, ‘But I pay the bills,’ and what do you say to that?”

As such, Demi has thought about what she would say if a future daughter asked her to enter the industry. “I’d say, ‘Let’s study music theory and prepare you for the day you turn 18, because it’s not happening before that. Not because I don’t believe in you or love you or want you to be happy, but because I want you to have a childhood, the childhood that I didn’t have,'" she said.

“‘And also, let’s come up with a backup plan,’ which is something I wish I’d done,” they continued. “Sometimes I think it’s time for me to move on, but I’m in this weird position in my career because I still rely on music for my income.”

Demi’s upcoming role in the movieTowhelped remind her of her love of acting outside of its potential to exacerbate body image issues. She also said that she’s unlikely to tour again. “I think part of me always thought that if I made it in the industry that I would get the love from my birth dad that I didn’t have. And he was troubled, and I think I always chased success because I knew it would put me in his line of sight again and it would make him proud of me,” she explained.

With emotion, she added, “But now that I’ve dealt with those daddy issues, I don’t need the industry as much as I once did, and I’m proud of myself for getting here.”

You can read the full interviewhere.

Demi Lovato in an elegant, off-shoulder gown adorned with floral details at a public event, wearing a diamond necklace

Demi Lovato sits behind a piano, smiling, wearing a hat and checkered shirt, with a brick wall as the backdrop

Demi Lovato at a Disney World Resort event wearing a pinstripe vest and shorts over a collared shirt, with a beaded headband

Demi Lovato smiles at the camera with long wavy hair, wearing an off-the-shoulder dress at an event

Demi Lovato in a strapless, form-fitting dress, posing indoors against an orange background

Demi Lovato on the red carpet wearing an elegant, off-shoulder gown with sparkling details and a diamond necklace

Demi Lovato performs passionately on stage, wearing a stylish leather outfit

Ahead of the release of their documentaryChild Star,Demi Lovatospoke with theHollywood Reporterabout their own experiences in the limelight and why they wouldn’t want their children to do the same.#

Demi was just 15 whenCamp Rockskyrocketed her to global fame. She’s now making herdirectorial debutabout childhood stardom with a Hulu documentary set to premiere next month, which will include interviews with artists includingDrew Barrymore,Raven-Symoné, and JoJo Siwa.#

“‘And also, let’s come up with a backup plan,’ which is something I wish I’d done,” they continued. “Sometimes I think it’s time for me to move on, but I’m in this weird position in my career because I still rely on music for my income.”#

With emotion, she added, “But now that I’ve dealt with those daddy issues, I don’t need the industry as much as I once did, and I’m proud of myself for getting here.”#

You can read the full interviewhere.#

Ahead of the release of their documentaryChild Star,Demi Lovatospoke with theHollywood Reporterabout their own experiences in the limelight and why they wouldn’t want their children to do the same.

Demi was just 15 whenCamp Rockskyrocketed her to global fame. She’s now making herdirectorial debutabout childhood stardom with a Hulu documentary set to premiere next month, which will include interviews with artists includingDrew Barrymore,Raven-Symoné, and JoJo Siwa.

“‘And also, let’s come up with a backup plan,’ which is something I wish I’d done,” they continued. “Sometimes I think it’s time for me to move on, but I’m in this weird position in my career because I still rely on music for my income.”

With emotion, she added, “But now that I’ve dealt with those daddy issues, I don’t need the industry as much as I once did, and I’m proud of myself for getting here.”

You can read the full interviewhere.