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She made her name as a bright and breezy Disney star, but it seems those days are over for troubled teen Demi Lovato.

The singer and actress was almost unrecognisable as she emerged from an Illinois rehab facility for the first time since checking into the centre in mid-October.

The 18-year-old stepped out with a new darker hair colour, lashings of goth-style lipstick and black nail varnish she headed into a movie theatre in Chicago over the Christmas holidays.

The star was on a brief release from rehab, where she has been receiving treatment for 'emotional and physical issues'.

She spent a few hours with her mother Dianna, step-father Eddie and her two sisters Dallas and Madison who had made the trip from their home in California to see her for the holiday.

She had been given a day pass, allowing her a few hours on Christmas day to leave the facility, but she had to return that evening to continue her treatment.

The usually polished and pretty star appeared to have dyed her hair a dark brown colour and was sporting dark brown lipstick for the occasion which she paired with a equally grungy clothing ensemble.

The young Sonny With A Chance starlet looked more rocker than Disney princess in black laced boots, patterned tights, a black dress and furry animal print jacket.

She also kept her face covered with large black sunglasses and a black hat.

Demi checked into the treatment centre in Illinois for 'physical and emotional issues' after lashing out at backup dancer Alex Welch and punching her in the face over a supposed misunderstanding.

Demi was on tour with the Jonas Brothers Live Tour when the confrontation occurred on a flight from Peru.

Alex, who has also performed with Pink, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, claims Lovato was upset because she had 'gotten in trouble' over antics on a night out.

Just last week the singer reached undisclosed financial settlement with 21-year-old Welch over the incident.

'The parties are satisfied and the dispute has been resolved amicably and completely,' Welch's attorney Donald Karpel told celebrity website TMZ.

Meanwhile, Demi is set to continue treatment at the facility into the New Year and has pushed back the release of her next album as a result.

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Troubled Demi Lovato banishes her Disney girl image as she emerges from rehab with a new gothic look

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She made her name as a bright and breezy Disney star, but it seems those days are over for troubled teen Demi Lovato. The singer and actress was almost unrecognisable as she emerged from an Illinois rehab facility for the first time since checking into the centre in mid-October.

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Behind the scenes of Demi Lovato's ad campaign for Skechers, 2015

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Behind the scenes of Demi Lovato's ad campaign for Skechers, 2015

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Aligns with her star image that is an advocate for feeling good in your body and who you are.

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Behind the Scenes with Demi Lovato for Skechers

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Demi Lovato talks about the physical and mental importance of exercise and so he has done campaigns with sport brands. This aligns with her star image as she attributes her recovery to exercise that helps with her mental and physical health.

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Demi Lovato for Fabletics collection advert, 2017

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Demi Lovato for Fabletics collection advert, 2017

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The campaign aligns with her star image and reinforces the idea of her promoting body positivity and feeling happy with how you look.

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Lovato posts videos of her fans wishing her a happy birthday. They describe her as being someone they look up to and so as someone who has a positive impact on their life.

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Inquisitr article about Lovato's 'fuller figure', 2019

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Inquisitr article about Lovato's 'fuller figure', 2019

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Lovato responds to this article through her Instagram stories. This further reinforces her star image as being against judging people on their body and pushing for change to stop articles having headlines such as this.

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Authors Note: Firstly, a sincere "Thank you" to Demi Lovato for her grace and patience in our exchange. While I wrote this story with the best of intentions, I totally appreciate and understand her perspective on the matter and culture in general and I truly appreciate her taking the time to have a dialogue with me about it. As Demi said to me, "our voices are all we have to create the biggest change on this planet."

Editor's note: in the interest of transparency, The Inquisitr's management team is leaving this post live.

Demi Lovato has been seen in L.A. after working up a sweat. According to Just Jared Jr, Lovato stopped by a juice bar for a green juice after her morning workout. In the photos they posted, it seems she's ready to get herself back on track.

The "Sober" songstress was wearing a grey T-shirt with the words "Are You Unbreakable?" written across it. She wore this with black leggings and white sneakers. She appears to look healthy and her figure looks fuller and curvier.

Two days ago, Lovato shared a selfie of herself in a bathroom on Instagram. It was liked by over 3.8 million users and achieved over 61,800 comments.

Last year on July 24, Demi was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after emergency services were called to her home due to an opioid overdose.

reported the "Give Your Heart A Break" hitmaker's response on Twitter to the rumors about her recovery.

"If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF. Otherwise, people stop writing about my recovery because it's no one's business but mine. I am sober and grateful to be alive and taking care of ME...I would love to set the record straight on all the rumors out there but I literally don't owe anyone anything so I'm not going to. All my fans need to know is I'm working hard on myself, I'm happy and clean and I'm SO grateful for their support," she expressed.

Demi's debut acting job was in Barney & Friends in 2002. She played the main role of Angela for two years in Seasons 7 and 8. She rose to superstardom in 2008 after playing Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock, a Disney Channel Original Movie. It was such a success that it achieved a sequel in 2010.

In 2009, she played Sonny Munroe in Disney Channel's hit show Sonny With A Chance. It enjoyed two seasons and a total of 47 episodes.

Demi's debut solo album, Don't Forget, was released in 2008 and peaked at No. 2 in the U.S. Her sophomore record Here We Go Again debuted at No. 1 and remains her only album to top the charts in America. Since then she has released four more studio albums that entered the top five - Unbroken, Demi, Confident, and Tell Me You Love Me.

Last year, she embarked on a world tour named after her sixth studio album. It consisted of 43 shows across North America and Europe. The South American dates were canceled due to rehabilitation. The tour grossed in $21,404,796.

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Demi Lovato Appears To Have A Fuller Figure After Working Up A Sweat In LA [Updated]

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Authors Note: Firstly, a sincere "Thank you" to Demi Lovato for her grace and patience in our exchange. While I wrote this story with the best of intentions, I totally appreciate and understand her perspective on the matter and culture in general and I truly appreciate her taking the time to have a dialogue with me about it.

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Comments from a Mail Online article about Demi Lovato's drug addiction and mental health issues, 2013

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Comments from a Mail Online article about Demi Lovato's drug addiction and mental health issues, 2013

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People are commenting on Lovato's actions and in turn reinforces her troubled star image.

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Further adding to her star image of being open and honest about her relapse in 2018. Lovato is being presented as someone who is relatable as she is being honest about her experiences.

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Lovato is praised by Ellen DeGeneres for her Grammy performance. DeGeneres has always been very supportive of Lovato and is proud of what she is doing to raise awareness for body positivity.

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Demi Lovato Gets Candid About Her Eating Disorder Struggle

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The Celebritization of self-care, Gaston Frassen, 2020

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The Celebritization of self-care, Gaston Frassen, 2020

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Her drug and alcohol addiction along with her mental health illnesses have added to and changed her star image. Instead of losing her career like many have, it has strengthened her position as a celebrity and as the 'embodiment of achievement, self-improvement and confidence'.

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A fan's twitter thread about 'I Love Me', 2020

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A fan's twitter thread about 'I Love Me', 2020

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This fan made a twitter thread about the hidden messages in Lovato's song 'I Love Me'. It highlights important moments in her life, contributing to her star image of being open and honest.

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Hidden messages and references that Demi Lovato made in the #ILoveMe music video👀, a thread:

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Hidden messages and references that Demi Lovato made in the #ILoveMe music video👀, a thread: pic.twitter.com/mUgUsbphvu
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Hidden messages and references that Demi Lovato made in the #ILoveMe music video👀, a thread:

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Demi attacked a back up dancer, Mail Online article, 2010

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Demi attacked a back up dancer, Mail Online article, 2010

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Lovato punched one of her back up dancers while on tour with the Jonas Brothers in 2010.  It adds to her star image of being angry, unstable and out of control.

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The back-up dancer at the centre of Demi Lovato's aeroplane meltdown has been identified at red-head Alex Welch.

The 21-year-old, who appeared in season three of America's Best Dance Crew with Beat Freaks, was on tour with the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert Tour when the confrontation occurred last week.

And pictures taken after the incident have emerged showing Welch sporting what appears to be bruised eye.

Lovato, 18, is understood to have instigated the altercation while on an aeroplane in Peru after a night out.

After the scuffle, the Disney star checked into rehab for 'emotional and physical' issues.

Alex, who has also performed with Pink, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, took to her Facebook page today, saying: 'Not going to answer any questions. Thank you.'

More details of the fight have come to light, with a source telling People magazine: 'As she did on most nights off, Demi invited her band, dancers and her parents to dinner.

'Afterwards, she broke off with a very small group.'

The next day, tour managers and Demi's stepfather, Eddie De La Garza, questioned Demi about the night having been informed that they had been partying.

'When tour management found out about this, they talked to the people involved, including Demi', says the source.

'Demi reacted badly and perceived that someone on tour had told on her.'

She then confronted the girl in question whilst the group were on an aeroplane and there was a 'short, physical altercation' that was 'one-sided'.

According to Lovato's camp, the teen star realised she needed to take responsibility for her behaviour and decided to seek help.

The teen's father Patrick is blaming the pressures of Hollywood for his daughter's problems.

'There are a lot of pressures,' he told U.S. website RadarOnline. 'That is one of the things I worried about when she signed with Disney. It's just going to happen.'

However, Patrick confessed he has not seen or spoken to his 18-year-old daughter for a while.

'It's been a couple of months,' he admitted. 'I've had cancer, I've been in the hospital for two months and I just got out. She hasn't visited, she's been too busy, she's been way too busy.'

A representative for the star announced on Monday she was leaving her tour with the Jonas Brothers to seek 'medical treatment for emotional and physical issues she has dealt with for some time.'

Lovato has struggled with body-image issues in the past, but her team has dismissed any claims that she is being treated for drugs.

'Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help,' the spokesperson added.

'Demi and her family ask that the media please respect their privacy during this difficult time. She regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future.'

Lovato's mother Dianna, her step-father and manager Eddie De La Garza and her half sister Madison, who appears on Desperate Housewives, looked grim as they returned to their Los Angeles home yesterday.

The Jonas Brothers said they had no plans to replace Demi for the remaining six days of the tour.

A source told E! Online that Demi may have found it difficult to tour alongside her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, who is now dating Twilight star Ashley Greene.

'After she split with Joe, it was just a whole bunch of drama, very awkward,' the source said. 'Everyone tried to be professional, but you could tell it was wearing down Demi.

'It was a taboo subject to bring up, but clearly she wasn't over Joe.'

The source added that the stress of the tour and promoting movie Camp Rock 2 may have been too much for the young star.

'The [Jonas] boys got a break after the tour, but Demi went a non-stop promo campaign for Camp Rock 2 and was pushing the single for that movie. It really was too much ask of a girl that young. She just couldn't handle it.'

'I think Demi has a lot of issues she is dealing with, but at the source of them all is a great deal of stress.

Lovato had a tough childhood, dropping out of school after being bullied.

Back in September, she discussed her past on TV talk show The View.

'I had no idea why [I was being bullied],' Demi told Barbara Walters on the U.S. daytime show.

'People would say: "They're just jealous girls." But you don't want to hear that - you want to know a reason, so you just keep pinning it on yourself.

'I wasn't going to be the girl who was like "Oh they're just jealous of me."'

She wrote more about her experiences in an October letter on the PACER's Teens Against Bullying website.

'Many people think of bullying as getting beat up in school, but it is so much more than that,' she wrote.

'For me it was all of the verbal harassment I had to deal with. People say sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you, but that's not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven't forgotten.'

Meanwhile, Demi's hit Disney show Sonny With A Chance, is still on a scheduled hiatus, but Disney today backed their star.

'We support Demi's decision to put her health first and we send her our best wishes,' a Disney spokesperson said.

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Pictured: The teen dancer Demi Lovato 'attacked in aeroplane fight' before checking into rehab

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Alex Welch, 21, who appeared in season three of America's Best Dance Crew with Beat Freaks, was on tour with the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert Tour when the confrontation occurred last week.

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TMZ article about Lovato's drug overdose, 2018

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TMZ article about Lovato's drug overdose, 2018

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TMZ reveal details of Lovato's overdose in an article, in which they describe her as being uncooperative and refusing to tell the paramedics what she has taken. It is not clear or specified in the article whether Lovato is choosing to be uncooperative or if it is due to the overdose. Therefore the article is adding to the idea of her being a troubled star and the characteristics it encompasses.

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Demi Lovato refused to tell paramedics what drug caused her to overdose, and law enforcement sources say no drugs were seized at her home.

Law enforcement sources say Lovato was not cooperative when EMTs worked on her at her home Tuesday morning. Those sources believed it was a heroin OD based on what they observed at her home, but a source close to Lovato tells us it was not heroin, though the source refused to divulge what caused the OD.

As we first reported, Demi was unconscious when paramedics arrived and she was brought back to consciousness with Narcan, which is used to counter the effects of opioids.

Our law enforcement sources say there is NO criminal investigation, because they did not seize any drugs and can't determine if Demi was in possession of an illegal substance.

Demi is recovering in the hospital.

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Demi Lovato Refused to Divulge OD Drug and No Criminal Investigation

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Demi Lovato refused to tell paramedics what drug caused her to overdose, and law enforcement sources say no drugs were seized at her home. Law enforcement sources say Lovato was not cooperative when EMTs worked on her at her home Tuesday morning.

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Honoured with the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards, 2016

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Honoured with the Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards, 2016

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It shows Lovato in a positive light for promoting equality and acceptance of everyone no matter how they identify themselves.

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At Saturday's 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, singer/actress Demi Lovato was presented with the Vanguard Award by friend Nick Jonas. GLAAD's Vanguard Award is presented to media professionals who have made a significant difference in promoting equality and acceptance.

Check out the video below! Don't miss the GLAAD Media Awards exclusive one-hour special premiering on Logo this Monday, April 4 at 10pm ET/PT.

"Demi Lovato has consistently used her platform as a successful artist to send messages of acceptance and support to LGBT people everywhere," said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. "She is an extraordinary ally who is committed to helping young people embrace who they are and live the lives they love."

Previous Vanguard Award honorees include Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Kristin Chenoweth, Charlize Theron, Elizabeth Taylor, Antonio Banderas, Drew Barrymore, Janet Jackson, and Sharon Stone.

Nick Jonas presented the Vanguard Award to Demi Lovato. Taylor Swift presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to Ruby Rose. Comedian Ross Mathews hosted the event. Guests included: Patricia Arquette ( Boyhood); Queen Latifah ( Bessie); Lilly Wachowski ( Sense8); Caitlyn Jenner, Jenny Boylan, Candis Cayne, Zackary Drucker, Ella Giselle, Chandi Moore ( I Am Cait); Jazz Jennings and her family ( I Am Jazz); recording artist Troye Sivan; Jill Soloway, Judith Light, Amy Landecker, Alexandra Billings, Rhys Ernst, Trace Lysette, Our Lady J, Silas Howard, Rain Valdez ( Transparent); Peter Paige, Teri Polo, Sherri Saum ( The Fosters); Elliot Fletcher, Michael J. Willett ( Faking It); Daniel Franzese ( Looking); Scott Turner Schofield ( The Bold and The Beautiful); Tig Notaro ( Tig); Jaime Camil ( Jane The Virgin); Diego Boneta, Lea Michele, Keke Palmer ( Scream Queens); Lena Waithe, Kelvin Yu ( Master of None); Joel McKinnon Miller ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine); Kat Graham ( The Vampire Diaries); Zendaya ( K.C. Undercover); Matthew Daddario, Harry Shum Jr. ( Shadowhunters); Wilson Cruz ( Red Band Society); Barrett Foa ( NCIS: Los Angeles); Garcelle Beauvais ( Grimm); Michael Harney ( Orange Is the New Black); Sophie Ward ( Heartbeat); Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox, Tim Smith ( The Prancing Elites Project); Bambiana, Bionka, LA, Nya, Xristina ( Transcendent); Derek Hough ( Dancing with the Stars); NeNe Leakes ( Fashion Police); Paula Abdul ( So You Think You Can Dance); TV personality Carson Kressley; stylist Brad Goreski; Gary Janetti ( Vicious); Mercedes Soler ( Realidades en Contexto); Robert Levine, Jonathan Steinberg ( Black Sails); Sanaa Hamri ( Empire); John Gidding ( Secret Guide to Fabulous); Stephen Guarino ( Dr. Ken); Jonathan Bennett, Adam Senn, Brent Antonello, James LaRosa ( Hit the Floor); fashion designer August Getty; celebrity blogger Perez Hilton; out NFL player Michael Sam; former WNBA player and advocate Chamique Holdsclaw; recording artist Neil Amin-Smith; Jen Richards, Angelica Ross ( Her Story); Carmen Carrera ( Couples Therapy); model and advocate Geena Rocero; actor and trans advocate Nicole Maines; GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.

Additional awards will be presented at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City at the historic Waldorf Astoria on Saturday, May 14. Tickets are available now at glaad.org/mediaawards. To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards. The 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo.

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and the issues that affect their lives. They also fund GLAAD's work to amplify stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality and acceptance.

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VIDEO: Demi Lovato honored with Vanguard Award at #glaadawards in LA

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At Saturday's 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, singer/actress Demi Lovato was presented with the Vanguard Award by friend Nick Jonas. GLAAD's Vanguard Award is presented to media professionals who have made a significant difference in promoting equality and acceptance. Check out the video below!

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Human Rights Campaign, Americans for Marriage Equality, 2014

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Human Rights Campaign, Americans for Marriage Equality, 2014

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Lovato's involvement in this campaign further reinforces her as being someone who is accepting and loving of everyone.

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Demi Lovato for HRC's Americans For Marriage Equality

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This post reinforces her being a role mode for body positivity and embracing what you look like.

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Comments on the 'Stay Strong' Documentary trailer.

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Comments on the 'Stay Strong' Documentary trailer.

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People questioning whether she is truly being honest and open now after she revealed she was hiding the truth before. However others support her and praise her for being honest about it now as it was obviously a difficult time for her.

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'I couldn't go half an hour without cocaine... even if it meant smuggling it onto planes': Demi Lovato reveals depths of her drug addiction

Demi Lovato enjoys an enviable degree of fame, has released hit after musical hit, and is Simon Cowell's right-hand gal on the X Factor.

But her life hasn't been all glitz and glamour.

The singer and actress is only 21, but she's had plenty to write about in her memoir, Staying Strong: 365 days a Year released in November, considering the personal demons she has been haunted by and recently discussed candidly in an interview with Access Hollywood.

Some of her most formative years were characterized by an uncontrollable dependency upon drugs.

'Something I've never talked about before - but with my drug use I could hide it to where I would sneak drugs,' Demi told Access Hollywood. 'I couldn't go without 30 minutes to an hour without cocaine and I would bring it on airplanes.'

'I would smuggle it basically and just wait until everyone in first class would go to sleep and I would do it right there. I'd sneak to the bathroom and I'd do it. That's how difficult it got and that was even with somebody [with me], I had a sober companion, somebody who was watching me 24/7 and living with me [and] I was able to hide it from them as well."

Demi admits her moral compass was distorted as a result of her dependency.

'I'm very, very good at manipulating people and that was something that I did in my disease, I would manipulate everyone around me,' she said. 'There were times I would just continue to lie, so that everything looked OK on the outside.'

One person she manipulated quite effectively was her mother, Dianna, who was interviewed alongside Demi.

"I suspected [she was using drugs],' Dianna said. 'It's like any other parent, when you see things, when you see signs you don't want to believe that's what actually going on. So when they're telling you that's not what is going on... you want too badly to believe them and I think for a long time I was in denial.'

'I didn't know. I didn't actually see her, so when she said, "Oh no, There's nothing going on. I'm not using, I'm not drinking, I wasn't doing any of these things," why was I not to believe her?'

Demi says her first step to recovery was a jolting awareness of what had become of her.

'I was going to the airport and I had a Sprite bottle just filled with vodka and it was just nine in the morning and I was throwing up in the car and this was just to get on a plane to go back to LA to the sober living house that I was staying at...' she said.

'I had all the help in the world, but I didn't want it. When I hit that moment I was like, it's no longer fun when you're doing it alone. I've really never talked about this stuff before... I don't know if I should be sharing this.'

'I think at 19 years old, I had a moment where I was like, "Oh my God... that is alcoholic behavior." [It's] no longer - "I'm young and rebellious and out having fun." It was, "wow, I'm one of those people...I gotta get my s*** together."'

The Heart Attack singer's substance abuse took a toll on her personal relationships, with for instance, Joe Jonas, who opened up about his brief relationship with Demi in an interview with Vulture earlier this month.

'I really got to know her and got to see the ins and outs of what she was struggling with, like drug abuse,' he said.

'I felt like I needed to take care of her, but at the same time I was living a lie, because I wasn't happy but felt like I had to stay in it for her, because she needed help.'

'I couldn't express any of that, of course, because I had a brand to protect.'

Demi also opened up about her former eating disorder.

'It was always there, but then I just acted on it at around 8 or 9 years old,' she said. 'I started overeating, compulsively overeating. I would bake cookies and then eat the whole pan. I went from doing that to being unhappy with my body.'

'I went to just completely starving myself and that turned into throwing up and starving myself and it was just this crazy battle going on inside of me. It got really difficult [and] I would throw up and it would just be blood and it was something that I realized if I don't stop this, I am going to die.

Watching her daughter suffer, Dianna says her eyes were opened to her own personal issues.

'I had issues I needed to work on as well because I wasn't setting a good example for her,' Dianna said. 'I had a terrible eating disorder that I had for many, many years and I didn't realize it and I had to face up to the fact that I was suffering as well.'

'And a lot of what [Demi] went through with an eating disorder had to do with what she had seen growing up and I also had severe depression and I ended up asking for help actually they did an intervention with me and said, "Mom, you need to get help."'

Demi and her mother both sought help, resulting in a tighter family bond.

'The issue I had was definitely a mental health issue and I also had to get help for my struggles as well as she did and then once I did, we became closer as mother and daughter, [and] we also became well as a family,' Dianna said.

'I'm so... proud of her it makes me so happy,' Demi said of her mother. 'I love her so much.'

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Demi Lovato discusses drugs, her eating disorder, regaining health

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Lovato's instagram page is full of photos promoting body positivity and self-confidence along with her journey of her drug addiction and mental health issues. This aligns with her current star image. However, her first photo is from November 2018 and there are no posts that are from times in her life before that.

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Lovato suffered from a drug overdose in 2018, only a year after releasing her 'Simply Complicated' documentary in which she explained that she had been sober for 5 years. It reinforces Lovato's troubled star image, but it also brings out the other side of her star image that is strong, brave and resilient.

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Demi Lovato reveals that she lied about her sobriety  in her first documentary 'Stay Strong' and that she was on drugs during the interview. It creates her star image as being very open and honest about what she has dealt with in the past. However, it also creates a sense of doubt about whether or not she is telling the truth about anything she says.

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Lovato revealed that it was while she was on Disney Channel that she first started taking drugs. Brings into question the authenticity of her star image while on Disney Channel of being innocent.

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Celebrity's and fan's tweets using #prayfordemi and posts after her accidental drug overdose in July 2018.

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Celebrity's and fan's tweets using #prayfordemi and posts after her accidental drug overdose in July 2018.

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Every message is presenting Lovato as a strong, brave and resilient person who has the ability to overcome her struggles. The messages contribute to her current star image of being relatable and strong.

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Tweet by P!nk on Lovato's performance, 2020

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Tweet by P!nk on Lovato's performance, 2020

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Pink praises her performance. Fans also reply commenting on how brave Lovato was, confirming her star image.

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Lovato plays the role of Rosalinda Montoya Fiore/Rosie Gonzalez, a princess. Characteristics of being innocent and a 'goody-two-shoes'.

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This song takes a trip down memory lane for Lovato as she acknowledges key moments in her life, whether they were good or bad. Shows her star image as being confident, accepting, resilient, strong and having self-love.

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Demi Lovato - I Love Me (Official Video)

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Lovato's first performance after her drug overdose in July 2018. At the Grammy's which is a high-profile and popular event in the music industry. Very vulnerable, brave and authentic, she is not trying to hide anything from her audience and fans.

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This single is off her album 'Confident' which is all about being confident and loving yourself. Shows her as being a strong and independent woman, as well as being open and proud of her sexuality.

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Demi Lovato - Cool for the Summer (Official Video)

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Interview about her new single with E! News, 2011

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Interview about her new single with E! News, 2011

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She talks about how she is on the road to recovery after receiving treatment for mental health issues. Praised for being open and honest.

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Demi Lovato Gets Brutally Honest, Talks Rehab, Cutting and Rebuilding With Skyscraper

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It ended up being my symbol, teen star exclusively tells E! News of her hit single and brand-new video

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This song was released after seeking treatment for mental health issues. It shows her as being vulnerable, open and strong.

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Demi Lovato - Skyscraper (Official Video)

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Her lead single from her second studio album 'Here We Go Again'.  This album included more mature themes, had elements of the pop-rock genre and was more her own style than her first. Changing her star image from that of the Disney brand, it becomes more rebellious.

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Demi Lovato - Here We Go Again (Official Video)

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Advocate for body image and mental health

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Advocate for body image and mental health

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Lovato is a strong advocate for body image positivity and self-confidence.  It is creating a star image that is relatable and resilient.

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Demi Lovato's on going battle with mental illnesses and drug addictions have contributed to her star image as being out of control and unstable. However, it also contributed to her having a star image that is brave, open, honest and advocating self-love and confidence.

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Although Demi Lovato first started out as an actor but she wanted to be a singer. Through her music she has expressed her most vulnerable feelings and acknowledged her personal struggles. Each album/song correlates to the different star images she has created.

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Demi Lovato's first came into the TV and film industry when she was just 10 years old.

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The start of her star image which has characteristics of being innocent and sweet.

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She plays the character of Sonny Munroe. Characteristics of being fun, happy and innocent.

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A continuation from the first film, however her character is focused more on her friendships which is reflected in the poster for the film.

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She plays the lead role of Mitchie Torres, who has an innocent, fun and bubbly character. Lovato also authenticates the role as she can actually sing.

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Demi Lovato is well-known for her leading roles in Disney films and TV shows. Her star image is associated with being innocent, sweet and someone who has fun with her friends. It is a star image that has been moulded by Disney, one that is 'squeaky clean' and fits their brand image.

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Interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2017

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Interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2017

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Ellen DeGeneres praises her for being so open and brutally honest about her struggles, as well as being brave because she is expected to have this 'perfect' life.

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Demi Lovato Talks About Her Honest New Documentary

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Glamour article on Demi Lovato's sexuality, 2017

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Glamour article on Demi Lovato's sexuality, 2017

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The article is supportive of Lovato and her choice of when she talks about her sexuality. It also praises her honesty and openness about the situation.

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In early September, Demi Lovato sent Twitter into a tizzy when she was spotted holding hands with a woman, DJ-producer Lauren Abedini, in Disneyland. Lovato's fans, aptly nicknamed Lovatics, were naturally stoked for their queen; as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered. But of course these photos brought out critics, one who even said it was "bullshit" Lovato wasn't openly addressing her sexuality. It didn't take long for the pop star to clap back at this, saying that her naysayers should watch her YouTube documentary ( Simply Complicated) if they're so curious about her sexuality.

Well, that documentary dropped today, and, yes, Lovato addresses her sexuality in it-head on. During a conversation with her stylist, Avo Yermagyan, Lovato reveals she's on a dating app for both men and women. (The app, if you're curious, is called Raya, a notoriously exclusive platform stacked with celebrity users.)

"I am open to human connection, so whether that's through a male or female, it doesn't matter to me," she said. "I do like athletes; there is something sexy about someone putting in all of their physical strength into their passion."

These quotes certainly add more insight into Lovato's personal life while also staying true to her policy about labels. "Just because I refuse to label myself for the sake of a headline doesn't mean I'm not going to stand up for what I believe in," she said on Twitter in September.

Lovato also addressed this topic in a recent interview with Glamour.com. "I think eventually I'll talk more about [my sexuality], but I think it was cool to be able to put it out there and leave it for what it is and be open," she said. "It was refreshing to be able to have control over the narrative, and release this information on my own."

Damn straight. Hopefully now people will drop this conversation and just let Lovato live. She deserves that. We all do.
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Demi Lovato Clarifies Her Sexuality in Her New Documentary

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In early September, Demi Lovato sent Twitter into a tizzy when she was spotted holding hands with a woman, DJ-producer Lauren Abedini, in Disneyland. Lovato's fans, aptly nicknamed Lovatics, were naturally stoked for their queen; as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.

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Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated - Official Documentary

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This documentary creates a star image which is very raw, honest and open for Lovato. Discussing her battles with drug addiction and mental health issues. Ultimately, she is expressing how proud she is of who she is. It is also something that many people can relate to.

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In her MTV documentary, "Demi Lovato: Stay Strong," the singer/actress opens up about the lows that led to her seeking treatment in October 2010. The special follows Lovato as she hits the road, celebrates her first Thanksgiving post-rehab and visits Timberline Knolls, the Illinois treatment facility where she spent several months.

"Music is what I love to do; it's in my veins. I feel like I was born singing," she shares at the beginning of the documentary. From there, she opens up about always wanting to be a singer, explaining her journey from child actress on "Barney," where she met Selena Gomez, to Disney princess as one of the stars of "Camp Rock."

While her success came easy, Lovato was fighting an inner struggle that she didn't know how to fix. "I had so many issues that were underneath, that needed to be taken care of, and we kept putting Band-Aids over it. It literally drove me insane," she recalls. "I was not eating, and purging, and self-harming. It was really difficult to be able to stop."

In between her confessions, fans are treated to behind-the-scenes footage of the star as she preps for her first tour since 2010, when she left her trek with the Jonas Brothers early to enter rehab. She notes that this tour will help her "face her fears" about hitting the road. "Without music, it would be really, really hard to survive and really, really hard to stay in recovery," she adds.

"Stay Strong" is also about her fans and the relationship she share with them. "My favorite part of touring is the connection I make with my fans: It's me and them," she explains. "We're strangers coming together over music, and I think that's so beautiful."

But, it's also about her struggles, then and now, and her focus to stay on track. "This is a daily battle that I will face for the rest of my life," she says. "Everyone kind of made me a role model, and I hated that. I was partying, I was self-medicating. I was always stressing out. I felt like I was living a lie. I felt guilt and shame. I decided to take it out on myself. I harmed myself. It was my way of taking my own shame and my own guilt out on myself, and I was just depressed."

Lovato talks about her parents splitting up when she was a little kid and how, even at the age of 7, she felt depressed. It was around that time she began to struggle with depression and eating disorders. "For me, it was an obsession of the mind," she says.

During the special, she heads home to Texas for Thanksgiving to be with her very large extended family. "Thanksgiving is a lot of food, and it's a really triggering holiday for anyone with an eating disorder," she says. While she does eat, days later, she gets sick, confessing, "Yesterday was just a bad day in general. I think the thought of all the food I ate on Thanksgiving Day was in my head. I didn't think I was going to make the whole day without throwing up." She says her sponsor helped her make it through without a relapse.

When Lovato visits her former treatment center, she opens up to the current crop of patients about how it can change their lives, if they let it. "I hated this place. I literally thought that the doctors here were evil," she tells the girls in the room. "I didn't really realize that I was sick."

While in treatment, in addition to self-harm like cutting and eating disorders, the singer found out she was bipolar, but it took her awhile to come to terms with her problems because she rationalized that "There's always someone sicker than you."

Later though, she says, "I thought that when I was in there, that was the end of my life. These are rooms with really heavy problems in it, but also rooms with miracles in it."

While she could have kept her demons and struggles to herself, she says, "Creativity is what helps me escape a lot of my inner demons. Why not air all my secrets? Why not share my story because some people need to hear it?"

As the special wraps, Demi sings her triumphant single "Skyscraper" and says, "I don't think I'm fixed. People think that you're like a car in a body shop. You go in, they fix you, and you're out. It takes constant fixing."

While there will always be a struggle, one thing is new for Demi: She can now have fun and focus on herself. "Now, the tour is over. I want to be spontaneous," she notes, explaining that while she might get days off, her recovery doesn't. "I don't think there is the finish line. I think you just keep going, until you retire. But even then, I'll just continue to be working because that's what I love to do."
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'Demi Lovato: Stay Strong': 'Why Not Air All My Secrets?'

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In her MTV documentary, "Demi Lovato: Stay Strong," the singer/actress opens up about the lows that led to her seeking treatment in October 2010. The special follows Lovato as she hits the road, celebrates her first Thanksgiving post-rehab and visits Timberline Knolls, the Illinois treatment facility where she spent several months.

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Demi Lovato Stay Strong Documental - Trailer

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Demi Lovato Stay Strong Documental - Trailer

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This documentary was released after a period in a treatment facility for mental health issues. She explains how she had become addicted to alcohol and drugs.

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Demi Lovato is a strong advocate for and very supportive of the LGBT community, which can be seen not only through her music but through her actions. She is seen to be someone who is accepting and wants to change they way people are viewed.