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Demi Lovato Reflects on Disney Challenges and Friendships

3/5/2026

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Demi Lovato Reflects

Demi Lovato, 33, said comparisons to Disney peers Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus on Keke Palmer's podcast were challenging.
The comparisons led to insecurities during that period.
She recalled an early Barney friendship with Selena Gomez that felt safe.
Her mother advised that there's room for everyone and helped her navigate the environment.
She described mixed feelings about Disney years, acknowledging mental health and eating-disorder struggles, while cherishing friendships.

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Demi Lovato Discusses Fame

Demi Lovato, singer and actor, and Keke Palmer, actress, discussed their child-star experiences on the podcast Baby, It’s Keke Palmer, noting pressures of fame.
Lovato described struggles with substance use amid industry demands, saying being treated like an adult could lead to adult behavior.
Palmer cited an inappropriate age gap and recalled a 20-year-old boyfriend at 15, underscoring exploitation described by Lovato about a 30-year-old partner.

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Demi Lovato Reflects

Demi Lovato, 33, said comparisons to Disney peers Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus on Keke Palmer's podcast were challenging.
The comparisons led to insecurities during that period.
She recalled an early Barney friendship with Selena Gomez that felt safe.
Her mother advised that there's room for everyone and helped her navigate the environment.
She described mixed feelings about Disney years, acknowledging mental health and eating-disorder struggles, while cherishing friendships.

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