Making her directorial debut, Demi Lovato along with Nicola Marsh co-direct ‘Child Star’ a documentary exploring the harsh reality of being child celebrities. The documentary features interviews with former child-stars including Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, and Alyson Stoner.

Release Date

Directed by Demi Lovato and Nicola Marsh, ‘Child Star’ streams on Hulu on September 17, 2024.

Synopsis

‘Child Star’ explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most well-known former child stars. Through celebrity interviews, verite scenes, and archival footage, this film deconstructs the stages of earlier stardom and looks at the entertainment system over the last century.

Lovato sits down with iconic former child stars such as Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Alyson Stoner, and more, to reflect on their personal experiences working in the entertainment industry in never-before-heard stories. Together they take a look at the next generation of child actors and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape.

The film will mark Demi Lovato’s directorial debut with Nicola Marsh co-directing with OBB Pictures, SB Films, and DLG are producing.

Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for ‘Child Star’.