Demi Lovato's father believes the pressures of Hollywood got to his 18-year-old daughter, who has checked into a treatment center for emotional and physical issues.
“There are a lot of pressures," Patrick Lovato tells RadarOnline. "That is one of the things I worried about when she signed with Disney."
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Patrick – who is divorced from Demi's mother – hasn't seen his daughter recently.
He was taken aback by numerous reports that Lovato has struggled with body image issues, as well as other issues.
“I have always felt older than I am,” the 19-year-old, who has transformed into a Twilight sensation and is in a rumored romance with Robert Pattinson, has said. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and […]
She has openly talked about being bullied as a kid. Asked if he knew about the incidents that later forced her to be home-schooled, her father tells Radar, “No I sure didn’t."
As for reports that the Disney star has a cutting issue, he says, “I can’t say."
Demi Lovato walked the orange carpet with new beau Joe Jonas (and his brothers Kevin and Nick). “He’s a great guy and you can’t always genuinely say that about guys in the limelight,” Lovato told Us. “I can really count on him. He’s a great friend and has always been there for me.” Thank You! […]
He wanted to stress to fans that she doesn't have a drug or alcohol problem and that she will be back on her feet in no time.
“She’ll be fine,” he says. “She’s strong all right.”
