Demi Lovato (born Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato; August 20, 1992)
Demi Lovato is an American actress and singer best known for starring in 'Camp Rock'.
Net worth: Demi Lovato's net worth is $15 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. (2013)
Childhood: Demi Lovato was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised in Dallas, Texas. Her parents are musician and engineer Patrick Martin and former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Dianna Lee Hart. Lovato started out acting on 'Barney & Friends' with Selena Gomez. At a young age, she pursued an interest in music, learning piano and guitar. She also took acting and dancing classes. Lovato was viciously bullied as a child to the point that she requested home school education, inspiring her to become a spokesperson for anti-bullying organization PACER later in life.
Career: Lovato's first big break was starring in the Disney Channel's film 'Camp Rock' as Mitchie Torres in 2008, alongside US pop group The Jonas Brothers. Lovato released her debut album 'Don't Forget' the same year. The album peaked at number two in the Billboard 200 album charts and has been certified gold in the United States. In 2009, Lovato starred in Disney Channel sitcom, 'Sonny with a Chance'. In June 2009, Lovato starred in another Disney Channel film, 'Princess Protection Program' alongside Selena Gomez. That July, Lovato released her second album 'Here We Go Again'. The album debuted at number one in the Billboard 200 album charts selling 108,000 copies in the first week of release. The album has been certified gold in the United States. In 2010, Lovato starred in the 'Camp Rock' sequel, 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'. Lovato released her third album 'Unbroken' in 2011. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, but it did top the digital albums chart. The album was certified gold in the United States and featured guest spots from Missy Elliott, Timberland and Jason Derulo. In 2012 Lovato became a judge on the second season of the American X-Factor along with Simon Cowell, Britney Spears and L.A. Reid. In 2013, Lovato released her fourth album 'Demi'. The album debuted at number three in the Billboard 200 album charts, behind Vampire Weekend's 'Modern Vampires Of The City' and George Strait's 'Love Is Everything'. The album sold 110,000 copies in its first week making it the highest selling opening week of her career so far. In December of that year, Lovato confirmed that she would not return to X-Factor in order to focus on touring and recording. Demi Lovato: Personal Life Demi Lovato is a Christian, who prays with her band before they perform. She is also a supporter of gay rights. Lovato briefly dated Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers in 2010. Lovato has struggled with drugs, admitting to using cocaine multiple times a day at a point in her life. Lovato went to rehab and completed her treatment on January 28, 2011.
Biography by Contactmusic.com