A New Documentary About Child Stars Is Coming Featuring Demi Lovato, Raven-Symoné, And More

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"This documentary sheds light on the complexities of child stardom."

Demi Lovato is set to make her directorial debut with an upcoming Hulu documentary called Child Star.

Demi Lovato stands against a wall in a strapless black dress, showcasing tattoos on shoulders and arms

The 31-year-old singer and actor, who landed her first on-screen role when she was around 10 years old on Barney & Friends, knows a thing or two about growing up in the public eye.

Demi Lovato on the red carpet in a sparkling, form-fitting gown adorned with floral embellishments on the shoulders and chest, with visible tattoos on her collarbone

She's also been pretty vocal about the highlights and challenges she's faced after entering the entertainment business at such a young age, which is why she wanted to explore that shared experience with fellow child stars for this new project.

Demi Lovato on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards 2008, wearing an off-the-shoulder, fitted dress with subtle horizontal stripes, accessorized with jewelry

“I’m so proud to make my directorial debut with this documentary that sheds light on the complexities of child stardom, a topic that is very close to my heart,” Demi told the Hollywood Reporter.

Demi Lovato on a red carpet in an off-the-shoulder, fitted black gown with a sweetheart neckline, accessorized with a diamond necklace

Demi has tapped her fellow Camp Rock costar Alyson Stoner for the documentary — who some of you might also recognize from her early start as a backup dancer for artists like Missy Elliott and Eminem.

Woman with straight hair and black top, paired with a young girl wearing a black beret, white shirt, and red suspenders, smiling at an event

Drew Barrymore, who had her breakout role in E.T. when she was 7, will also be making an appearance.

Drew Barrymore is pictured; in the top image, she wears a black blazer with lace underneath; in the bottom image, she is a child, wearing a white dress with floral print

Raven-Symoné, who landed her first leading role at the age of 3 as little Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show, is continuing her longstanding reign on Disney Channel and lending her insights on life in the limelight.

Raven-Symoné wearing a black jacket in a recent photo above a childhood photo of her in a red outfit and matching beret

SNL vet Kenan Thompson, who a lot of you might also recognize from his early days on Nickelodeon's All That when he was just 16, will also share his thoughts on child stardom. Kenan previously lent his commentary on the Quiet on Set documentary which shined a light on the harsh working conditions and alleged abuse that took place behind the scenes with child actors.

the top shows him smiling in casual wear with a cross necklace, the bottom shows him younger in a suit and bowler hat

Fans can also expect to see Christina Ricci, who made her film debut when she was 9 in Mermaids alongside Cher and Winona Ryder, in the project.

younger, smiling, in casual attire

And last but certainly not least, JoJo Siwa, who grew her claim-to-fame as an aspiring dancer on Dance Moms, is expected to open up about her time in Hollywood.

JoJo Siwa in a colorful, futuristic outfit with a glittery mask; below, she is wearing a pink polka dot dress with her hair in a high ponytail and a white bow

“I want to thank our cast for being so vulnerable with their stories," Demi added. "And our contributors for sharing their knowledge to help push the conversation forward."

Demi Lovato stands in a long, one-shoulder black gown at an event. She holds a small black clutch and poses in front of hanging bead strings

"I hope viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and pressures faced by young people in the industry so we can achieve our goal of creating a safer and more supportive environment for future generations young talents in entertainment, social media and beyond.”

Demi Lovato poses at an event, wearing a sleek, black satin dress with a V neckline. She has short, wavy hair and wears bold red lipstick

The 90-minute documentary is expected to hit Hulu on Sept. 17. To learn more about Child Star and Demi's involvement in it, be sure to check out her full Hollywood Reporter interview.

If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453(4.A.CHILD); service can be provided in over 140 languages.

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