In a candid interview with The Hollywood Reporter on August 14, Demi Lovato opened up about the possibility of stepping away from touring, leaving fans to wonder if her days on the road are coming to an end. Reflecting on her last tour, Holy Fvck in 2022, the singer-songwriter revealed the physical and emotional challenges she faced while on tour, acknowledging that her touring days might be behind her.
“It takes a toll on your body; I’m not 15 anymore,” Demi Lovato shared, highlighting the stark contrast between her early years in the entertainment industry and her current experiences. This comment echoes sentiments she expressed during the Holy Fvck tour, where illness during the South American leg led her to post on Instagram that it might be her last tour. “I can’t do this anymore,” she wrote at the time, sparking concern among her fanbase.
Demi Lovato’s journey in the spotlight began early, with her first appearance as a child actor on the TV show Barney & Friends in 1992. Her singing career took off after starring in Disney’s Camp Rock in 2008, leading to her first promotional tour, Warm Up
However, as she approaches her 32nd birthday, Lovato’s perspective on the industry has evolved. In the recent interview, she discussed the complex emotions that have shaped her career, particularly the role her father’s absence played in her relentless pursuit of success. “I think part of me always thought that if I made it in the industry, I would get the love from my birth dad that I didn’t have,” she said, admitting that her desire for validation from her father drove much of her early ambition. Now, having worked through what she refers to as her “daddy issues,” Lovato feels less dependent on the industry for her sense of worth. “I don’t need the industry as much as I first did,” she confessed.
Despite her changing relationship with the entertainment world, Lovato acknowledges that music remains a crucial part of her life, not just creatively but financially. This tension between wanting to move on and needing to stay connected to her craft is something she continues to navigate.
Interestingly, Demi Lovato is also turning her attention to new ventures. She is set to make her directorial debut with Child Star, a documentary for Hulu that will explore the lives of former child actors, including her own. The film, slated for release on September 17, marks a significant return to the Walt Disney Co., where her career first took off.
When asked about the possibility of her own children entering the entertainment industry, Lovato was quick to express her reservations. She revealed that her own experiences left her feeling as though she missed out on a typical childhood, something she would not want for her kids. “I didn’t have a childhood,” she admitted, emphasizing her desire for her future children to experience the joys of growing up without the pressures of fame.
As Demi Lovato contemplates the next chapter of her life and career, fans are left to wonder whether they will ever see her on tour again. While she hasn’t entirely ruled out the possibility, it’s clear that her priorities have shifted, and the days of grueling tour schedules may be behind her. For now, her focus seems to be on finding balance, exploring new creative outlets, and cherishing the life she’s built beyond the stage.