Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (June 9, 2022).
Born	Demetria Devonne Lovato August 20, 1992 (age 32) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer • songwriter • actor
Years Active	Barney 2001-2002
Social media	@DemiLovato @ddlovato @ddlovato @ddlovato @therealdemilovato
Website	http://www.demilovato.com/
See also	Images

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Lovato began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends, portraying Angela in seasons seven and eight. Her role as Angela was one of her first appearances on television. Lovato is one of the most well-known actresses to have appeared on the show.

Following her role in Barney & Friends, Lovato is known in other television series such as Sonny with a Chance and films such as Camp Rock, its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and Princess Protection Program. In addition to her acting career, Lovato has released several songs and albums.

In May 2021, Lovato began to identify as non-binary. She has since reclaimed her use of she/her pronouns, and uses them alongside they/them.

Career

Barney & Friends

At a young age, Lovato and her family tried very hard to get an agent to represent her. Through various auditions and disappointed phone calls, Lovato eventually received a call to be on Barney & Friends. Lovato, who was in fifth grade at the time, debuted in the role of Angela in 2002. The final appearance of Lovato as Angela was released in 2004.

Post-Barney

While appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2008, Lovato and host Jimmy Fallon did a metal version of "I Love You". While backstage at Capital's Summertime Ball in 2018, Lovato sang "I Love You" while playing a game with Roman Kemp. While Lovato looks back on Barney & Friends fondly, Lovato wishes she hadn’t become a child actress at that young age.

Personal Life

Barney & Friends

Before and while doing Barney & Friends, she was suicidal but admits that Barney saved her. Lovato admitted that her classmates would tease and make fun of her for acting on Barney & Friends, due to it being aimed at preschoolers.

Gallery

Barney

Behind the scenes

Dean Wendt hugs (left to right) Hayden Tweedie, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

(Left to right) Grayson Lee Vanover, Makayla Crawford, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Hayden Tweedie and Kayla S. Levels performing karaoke on stage.

(Left to right) Alex Wilson, Grayson Lee Vanover, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Claire Burdette.

Demi Lovato and Makayla Crawford.

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

A photo of (left to right) Anne Marie Hurlbut, Kayla S. Levels, Makayla Crawford, Grayson Lee Vanover, Demi Lovate, and Alex Wilson in front of a filtered background of a Barney plush doll.

Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Hayden Tweedie acting silly during lunch.

Trivia

• In honor of the 25 Million Hugs Campaign for Barney's 25th Anniversary, Barney sent a (virtual) hug to Lovato.
• Lovato attended Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film which is also where Jeremy Becerra, Gomez, Madison Pettis and Jaren Lewison (former cast members of Barney & Friends) attended.
• While on Barney & Friends, Lovato was good friends with Selena Gomez and Hayden Tweedie who portrayed Gianna and Sarah respectively.
• Lovato was inquired to be in the documentary I Love You, You Hate Me but declined interview requests.

Selena Gomez

• During auditions, Lovato was in front of Selena Gomez.
• Lovato, alongside Gomez and Tweedie, had a crush on Carey Stinson, who was Barney's costume performer during their time on the show.