Demi Lovato has had an interesting career run. From early Disney gigs to falling out of the public eye due to personal struggles, to returning with hard-hitting musical hits, Lovato's journey seems like a rollercoaster ride. Through it all, though, her fans have stood by her, lending support through multiple pronoun changes, difficult personal struggles, and even substance abuse.
But now, she might have made a serious mistake that could even end her career. What did Demi do, and why are fans starting to retract their support of the singer?
Fans Acknowledge Demi's Struggles In The Spotlight
Because the singer has publicized her struggles so much, fans know that she's had a tough time. One fan wrote that Demi "was always eccentric and a little out there before," and it was kind of something they liked about her.
And after hearing her stories of exploitation while working as a teen star, fans had even more sympathy for Demi. Through ups and downs, fans supported Demi and waited patiently for things to turn around.
And they did seem to. Though Demi has stated she won't return to the stage, she did perform in 2022 with the release of her newest album.
At the same time, fans noticed some worrisome behavior and began to rethink things.
Fans Say Demi's Drama Overshadows Her Music
Anyone who reads celebrity headlines will remember Demi's. A while back, there was drama with Demi's then-fiance, who turned out to maybe be using the star for her fame.
After multiple pronoun changes, Demi uses both she/her and they/them, but the back and forth was tabloid fodder for a while.
There were also substance issues, drama over frozen yogurt, and some extraterrestrial discussions that had many fans feeling uncomfortable.
On Reddit, self-proclaimed supporters of Demi discussed their concerns that Demi's "weird behavior" is totally messing things up for the star's career.
One simply stated that Demi's "weird behavior and media coverage has made people forget rather quickly about their newest album."
The album —titled HOLY F***, they assert, is actually Demi's best.
There's a pretty big "but," however: the music is overshadowed by all the other 'stuff' happening with Demi.
Some other commenters were conflicted, saying they didn't purposely ignore Demi's new music but that the star "[does] their music and talent a disservice by jumping on social media and attracting weird headlines."
Others lamented that the star may never be 'fully recovered' from their mental health issues if they don't truly take a step back from the toxic environment (namely social media) that harms their self-image.
Yet there are others who love that Demi Lovato has been up-front about her struggles, finding it healing in their own lives.
Some Fans Praise Demi's Raw Approach To Music
Demi has infused a lot of their personal life into art; the singer's most recent album features some heavy subject matter and graphic music videos, too.
Though some found the subject was represented distastefully, a top-rated comment on Demi's YouTube suggests the singer's deep dive into personal dram, "takes honesty and courage."
They sum up simply; "She’s a legend."
Another commenter noted, "This was powerful and vulnerable all at the same time," as various others revealed their own personal struggles and how Demi helped them through it.
Of course, these comments center on Demi's experience and music, not all the other drama circulating around the star.
Some people do seem to separate the artist and her art from her personal life, even though the two are clearly intertwined in many ways.
Will Demi See Mainstream Success Again?
Plenty of fans are still passionate about Demi's music and following the star's personal life, too. But in terms of mainstream success, it doesn't seem that Demi is widely regarded positively these days.
One comment related, "How do you release an album centered around your battle with substance abuse and mental illness, and you come out of it looking LESS sympathetic than before?"
Unfortunately, most fans who took to online forums to chat about the subject agreed that Demi appears less sympathetic. They also don't think things are likely to improve.
Demi has come a long way, they seem to agree, but it's just not enough.
The formula for Demi's possible future success? One fan suggested, "They need to focus on music, get better management and stay away from social media."
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