Demi Lovato, a former Disney actress and pop singer of the modern day, has always shared her story with her followers. She spoke often about her past battles with bullying, eating disorders, depression and mental health. Lovato was always comfortable sharing parts of her life with her fans to show that it isn’t always better for the rich and famous. In October 2017, she took this one step further by releasing her documentary, ‘Simply Complicated.’ The documentary explored the singer’s rapid rise to fame as well the obstacles she had overcome. It described how Lovato was raised by a mentally and emotionally abusive father with a substance addiction problem.
To fit in, she began drinking alcohol with her peers at a very young age. By the time she was seventeen, she was already using cocaine. The more she became famous, the worse her issues got. She spoke about her struggles with the demanding schedule of being Disney’s star. She became obsessed with the idea of having a perfect image as a teenage girl with issues. She talked about her anger, depression and constant drug and alcohol use. Then she revealed the famous incident when she punched a background dancer, leading to her being sent into treatment. Even though she has been struggling to improve her mental health for years, the musician is still battling it. Her recent relapse made headlines this summer. Demi and her close friends recall how she took many years to make the decision to change, and that it was only after several rehab trips and many trips in rehabilitation centers did she decide to do so.
Lovato’s success has risen even more since she turned 26. Despite her struggles with mental illness, addiction and eating disorders, she now feels in control for the first. Lovato is supported by her family and friends to overcome her recent relapse. She hopes to return to her true, authentic self through her music. Demi has a beautiful voice and is an inspiration to young girls around the world. Her music is aimed at anyone who feels alone during a stressful time. Lovato is trying to let her fans who are going through the same challenges she did know that it’s possible, despite what it might seem. Lovato wants to make sure her fans who are going through the same struggles she did know they can get out of it, despite how impossible it may seem.
Demi Lovato’s story has inspired many young girls and men around the globe to become strong and overcome their depression. Demi’s music shares many similarities with soul. While she’s known as a singer who specializes in pop music, some of the heavier songs are heavily influenced R&B and Soul. Lovato’s songs are more than just catchy love songs. Lovato has a narrative in her music. She may be talking about a toxic relationship she had with her father or a relapse with drugs. Her songs can also relate to an array of people due to their relatable content. Demi Lovato’s music has soul and substance.
The film was a great experience for me. It was an experience to hear her story in her own words, as well as the words of those closest to her. The documentary made me realize that I did not know everything about her. It was amazing to hear the stories told from other people’s perspectives. It was a great way to shed light on issues such as substance abuse and anorexia and show that everyone can struggle, despite how it appears. I also appreciated that the second half focused on Demi trying to better her life while still letting it be known that some of these issues will remain a constant struggle. Demi’s documentary demonstrates that she wants to be there with her fans, no matter what they are facing. She wants them to understand that she can relate no matter how much people try to bully or insult you. Demi, on the other hand, wants to make sure that her audience knows that she is always working to improve herself, be healthier and happier.
