Demi Lovato turns 30: a look back (30 images)

Singer-songwriter and actor Demi Lovato turns 30 on August 20, 2022. Her popularity rose as a Disney Channel star and now she is an award-winning pop star. She released a new album Friday. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Demi Lovato takes part in the Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the U.S Open in New York City on August 23, 2008. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Lovato attends the European premiere of "Camp Rock" in London on September 10, 2008. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI

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(L-R) Joe Jonas, Lovato, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas attend the premiere of the film "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience" in Los Angeles on February 24, 2009. To celebrate the film, Tiger Beat released their first issue in 3D. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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Lovato arrives at the Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 28, 2009. The following year Lovato would star in Disney's sitcom "Sonny with a Chance." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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