Demi Lovato fans have a potential treat on their hands with the release of the Hulu documentary Child Star. The former Disney star and American singer/actor has been in the industry since she was a child. Now 32, Lovato is the executive producer of Child Star, a documentary that delves into the various struggles faced by child actors like her.
Lovato has also co-directed the Hulu documentary alongside Nicola Mersh, which boasts of the following official synopsis:
“Examine how some of the most well-known former child stars, such as Lovato, deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight and how their ascension to fame, riches, and power affects their futures.”
Child Star was released on Hulu on September 17, 2024, and also saw the release of an entertaining trailer featuring the Skyscraper singer, alongside a range of former Disney stars. This includes major stars such as Raven-Symoné, Drew Barrymore, and Zac Efron.
Where to watch Child Star?
Child Star is available to stream on Hulu, where it was released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Hulu's most basic subscription plan, which includes ads, is available at $7.99 a month, and also includes a 30-day free trial. The ad-free Premium version is available for $17.99, while the Hulu+ Live TV version is available for $76.99 per month. It includes a 3-day trial period and access to live TV.
All of the above subscriptions will give viewers access to Child Star.
What is Child Star about?
In a nutshell, Child Star delves into the lives of child actors who got their first breakthroughs via Disney. The channel has seen plenty of bonafide superstars starting their careers via various shows. The likes of Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore, Demi Lovato herself, and Raven-Symone all debuted in the industry via Disney.
The documentary not only delves into the negative aspects of the sudden fame these artists receive. It also delves into the positives, and the kind of learning curves that these artists underwent right at the start of their careers.
Child Star’s insightful trailer also promised the inclusion of several other stars from Disney. For example, the likes of Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, JoJo Siwa, and Alyson Stoner are all part of the documentary.
The actors, as the synopsis suggests, delve into both the positives and the negatives associated with superstardom at such an early age. Child Star therefore is a must-watch for viewers who wish to learn more about the kind of obstacles these artists underwent to become the icons they are today.
Child Star is Demi Lovato’s directorial debut
In addition to including stories that Lovato deems important with respect to the industry, Child Star also represents her directorial debut. She has gone to great lengths to not only share her own stories, but also the perspectives of other child stars.
While Lovato has previously been part of multiple documentaries, Child Star has a broader perspective. It not only deals with her own struggles, but also common obstacles and issues that child actors like her face in general, in the industry.
Lovato had claimed the following in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter:
“At Disney, you became this instant role model, whether you liked it or not. There was also this unspoken pressure that if you did make a mistake, there were millions of people waiting to take your spot.”
Viewers who tune in can expect a remarkable ride, with some of the most prominent child artists delving into their stories, via Child Star.