Demi Lovato and Alyson Stoner open up about their past feud and reconciliation for the upcoming documentary ‘Child Star.’ Discover how these former Disney stars navigated their troubled past and found healing.
Bollywood Fever: Demi Lovato and Alyson Stoner have mended their once-strained relationship in preparation for Lovato’s upcoming documentary, Child Star, which delves into the challenges of growing up in the spotlight.
The two former Disney Channel stars, who first worked together on Camp Rock, had a rocky history, particularly during the filming of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.
In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Demi and Alyson shared how they put their differences aside to participate in the documentary.
Their journey to reconciliation involved an off-camera conversation that Alyson described as “healing,” allowing them to address the misunderstandings and conflicts that had kept them apart for years.
Demi Lovato, who is making her directorial debut with Child Star, reached out to Alyson for an interview, but Alyson had reservations about participating.
Lovato had to convince Stoner that she had changed since their last interactions, ultimately leading to their emotional reunion.
The interview, set to be featured in the documentary, touches on the difficulties both stars faced while growing up in the public eye. They discussed their experiences with body image issues, the pressures of maintaining a squeaky-clean Disney image, and the emotional toll of having their pictures digitally altered in magazines while they were still minors.
Demi acknowledged her past behavior during the making of Camp Rock 2, attributing it to the pain she was experiencing at the time. She expressed remorse for her actions and shared that the guilt from those days still lingers with her.
Alyson Stoner, who is nonbinary and uses ‘they’ pronouns, had additional concerns about the documentary potentially falling into the trap of sensationalizing the hardships of child stardom. However, Lovato reassured them that Child Star would take a more thoughtful approach, focusing on the real struggles and healing journeys of those who grew up famous.
The documentary, which also features interviews with other former child stars like Drew Barrymore, JoJo Siwa, Kenan Thompson, and Raven-Symoné, is set to premiere on September 17 on Hulu. Child Star promises to shed light on the often unseen emotional and psychological challenges faced by young celebrities.
Lovato, who has publicly battled with substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and an eating disorder, hopes the documentary will provide insight into the complex lives of child stars and the pressures they endure.
Child Star is expected to run for approximately 90 minutes and will offer viewers an intimate look into the lives of those who navigated fame from a young age, exploring themes of mental health, addiction, and the quest for personal identity.
The documentary marks a significant step in Lovato’s career, not just as a musician and actor, but now as a filmmaker, bringing her personal experiences and those of her peers to the screen in a raw and honest way.
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