Usually, a series premiere is a chance for a performer to share their latest persona with the world. Last night at the Hollywood premiere of Demi Lovato’s YouTube docuseries, the star flipped the script by reintroducing herself. Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil offers a candid look at the singer-actress’s time in the public eye and the tumultuous highs and lows she’s faced thus far. No subject was off-limits. Lovato bravely opens up about body image, sexual assault, and the 2018 drug overdose that nearly took her life. In a moment where celebrity personas—and the social media accounts that enshrine them—are as carefully curated as a museum exhibit, the unfiltered glimpse into Lovato’s personal life feels substantive.
To introduce a project this personal, Lovato and her stylist Siena Montesano went for a fashion statement that aptly represents who the star is now. Her two outfits were elegant and modern. First, a white satin blazer-dress with a delicate ruffled collar by the Parisian label Martin Martin for the drive-in premiere’s red carpet. Next, the star quickly changed into a pink polka dot pussy-bow blouse from Balenciaga paired with Givenchy trousers for her performance. With her hair styled into finger waves by César DeLeön Ramîrez, a soft-focus makeup by Rokael Lizama, and chrome talons created by manicurist Natalie Minerva, Lovato kept things glamorous in a way that felt self-assured. Dressed to the nines as she delivered a powerhouse performance of her hit, “Anyone” she was confident, chic, and completely in control of the narrative.
Below, the star guides Vogue through her evening from getting ready to getting on stage.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato1/9I woke up early on premiere day, excited to share the film with everyone, finally. Some of my friends and family came over to hang out with me before I headed to the venue for the soundcheck.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato2/9My glam team—Siena, Cesar, Rokael, and Natalie—got me ready before I hit the carpet. Glam is always a time for me to unwind, relax, and hang with my team.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato3/9The star's standout diamonds from Kwiat.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato4/9A closer look at Lovato's Martin Martin red carpet look.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato5/9Lovato's epic beauty look.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato6/9The hotel was set up for a drive-in premiere and we went into soundcheck before I started glam.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato7/9After the carpet, I did a quick change into something more comfortable before I hit the stage. It was freeeeeeezing, but I was able to block it out and focus on singing again.
Photo: Rich Fury8/9I performed “Anyone” and “Dancing with the Devil” and felt really at home being back on stage. Performing “Dancing” was special for me because it was the first time doing that song in front of a live audience, and it signifies so much for me in this journey.
Photo: Courtesy Demi Lovato9/9After the premiere, my team surprised me with a Taco Bell dinner and this awesome cake!!! We also munched on yummy vegan ice cream from one of my favorite LA restaurants—Craig’s!
