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In her directorial debut alongside Nicola Marsh, Demi Lovato tells the side of the story that everyone wants to know: what’s it like to be a child star? The Hulu documentary Child Star explores how being in the spotlight from a young age affected actors into their adulthood.
Starring in Barney and Disney Channel shows and movies from a young age, Demi Lovato pulled from their experiences and from their peers as well. “Working on Child Star was a deeply reflective experience for me,” Lovato explained in a statement. “It allowed me to deep dive into emotions from my childhood, while also connecting with others who had so many shared experiences.” The documentary features interviews with a wide repertoire of actors like Jojo Siwa, Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Allyson Stoner, Raven Symoné, and more.
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How to watch Child Star for free
Child Star is available to stream on Hulu, which offers a 30-day free trial and starts at $7.99 per month with ads and $17.99 per month with no ads. Hulu also offers three bundles: Duo Basic for $9.99 per month, which includes Hulu with ads and Disney Plus with ads; Trio Basic for $14.99, which includes Hulu with ads, Disney Plus with ads, and ESPN Plus; and Trio Premium, which includes Hulu with no ads, Disney Plus with no ads, and ESPN Plus. See how to watch Child Star with Hulu’s free trial below.
- Visit Hulu.com
- Click “Sign Up For Hulu Only” or select your bundle.
- Enter your information and payment method
- Check out and log into your account
- Search for “Child Star” and start watching
What is Child Star about?
Child Star doesn’t focus only on Lovato’s life as a child star, but rather on how much being a child star demands from a normal childhood. “While [Child Star is] a cautionary tale to some degree, it’s also a form of self-exploration,” Lovato tells Teen Vogue. “Would things have turned out differently had I not been in the public eye? I don’t know. And that’s what I’m still learning.”
Lovato and her guests also take a look at the next steps for the upcoming generations of child actors in the everchanging landscape. The documentary also touches on the hazards of having such a public-facing, pressure-filled, lucrative career as a young person—especially with love lives, substances, and handling money.
