Demi Lovato alleges that her classmates created a "suicide petition" requesting her to end her life.

At 15 years old, Demi Lovato rose to fame through her role in the Disney Channel's 'Camp Rock'.

Demi Lovato alleges that her classmates created a "suicide petition" requesting her to end her life.
Demi Lovato alleges that her classmates created a "suicide petition" requesting her to end her life.

The narrative explores the topic of suicide. Kindly contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

In her upcoming documentary, "Child Actor," Demi Lovato shares the struggles she faced as a young celebrity.

Other former child stars, including Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, and Raven-Symoné, were also interviewed by Lovato about her childhood and the events that took place behind the scenes.

"In the Hulu documentary trailer, the 32-year-old singer stated that the popular girls had signed a suicide petition, with the message "Saying that I should kill myself.""

The trailer didn't include any additional details.

"I wouldn’t end up where I am had I not made all the choices leading up to this point. But it came at a price." — Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato in 2024 and 2008
Demi Lovato explored her life as a child star in her upcoming documentary. (Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images; Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage)

The documentary directed by Lovato included a discussion between the actress and Barrymore about their initial encounters with drugs, with Barrymore stating that he was 10 years old at the time.

Did Lovato have the option to redo everything, would it be worth it?

"Lovato stated in the trailer that there is no manual for navigating this industry at such a young age. "I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't made all the choices leading up to this point," she said. However, it came at a cost."

Drew Barrymore in 1989
Drew Barrymore said she was introduced to drugs at age 10. (CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)

According to Lovato, when she entered the industry at a young age, she had to make a conscious decision about whether she was willing to sacrifice a normal childhood for her hopes and dreams.

At the age of 6, Lovato landed a role in "Barney & Friends." She began her career as a Disney Channel star with a role in "As the Bell Rings." Lovato appeared in 15 episodes before "Camp Rock" catapulted her to stardom in 2008. The actress was 15 years old when she starred alongside the Jonas Brothers — Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas.

In the same year, she released her debut album, "Don't Forget."

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato hug in 2008
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato starred in "Princess Protection Program." (Getty Images)

In 2010, Lovato filmed "Princess Protection Program" with Selena Gomez before filming "Camp Rock 2." However, things began to fall apart on the "Camp Rock 2" tour. At the time, Lovato was 17 and was drinking alcohol and doing drugs, including Adderall, as revealed in her YouTube documentary, "Simply Complicated." Lovato punched a backup dancer who exposed her drug use, leading her to check into rehab.

She revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that she believed she had exceeded her emotional and physical limits, and she was unaware of the emotional trauma that came with being a child star. Although it is not traumatic for everyone, it was for her.

Demi Lovato in a silver sequined dress with flower detail looks directly at the camera on the Met Gala carpet
Demi Lovato co-directs and appears in the upcoming documentary, "Child Star." (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

"Disney made you an instant role model, whether you liked it or not, and the big popularity of the Disney Channel at the time added an unspoken pressure to perform perfectly, knowing that millions of people were waiting to replace you if you made a mistake."

Lovato's documentary premieres on Hulu Sept. 17.

by Lauryn Overhultz

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