Demi Lovato (born 1992)

Demi Lovato is not only a musical and acting powerhouse, but a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and for mental health. Her identification as a non-binary person, who fluidly navigates between pronoun choices depending on what feels most authentic in the moment has sparked discussions about gender identity and the challenges of constantly having to explain one’s identity. Lovato’s career has including chart-topping recordings and numerous television appearances in a variety of formats from Barney and his Friends and Disney’s Camp Rock Series to Glee and The X-Factor. Her critical and commercial success has provided a fitting platform for her staunch advocacy. Lovato's openness about her mental health struggles have helped to break the stigma surrounding mental health. She has bravely shared her experiences with addiction, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder to encourage others to speak up and seek help. Her memoir Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year and a trio of documentaries have illuminated the roller-coaster of a journey she has both endured and overcome.