Demi Lovato turns 23 today, and over the years she’s proven to be an inspiring body-positive role model for her many fans.
The “Cool for the Summer” singer has used her (powerful) voice to share her experiences with body image issues and has bravely opened up about having an eating disorder. She regularly promotes body love in interviews and on social media, and in honor of her birthday, we’ve gathered some of her most inspiring moments. From teaching her Lovatics to embrace their curves to shutting down society’s beauty standards, here are 10 times Lovato was the queen of body positivity.
1. When she kicked off 2015 with an inspiring post about “loving and taking care” of her body.
A photo posted by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Dec 31, 2014 at 7:48pm PST
2. When she told her fans to shake off their insecurities with an inspiring tweet.
Instead of looking in the mirror and focusing on your flaws, look in the mirror and appreciate your best features… everyone has them
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) November 18, 2013
3. When she proved thigh gaps aren’t a requirement for being beautiful.
A photo posted by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Feb 27, 2015 at 12:05am PST
4. When she gave advice for women dealing with body image issues in Fitness Magazine.
We all have problem areas. I’m always going to have thick thighs. I can’t change that, and obsessing over it will only make me miserable. Learning to be grateful for our bodies and taking care of them are the best ways for us to empower ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
5. When she inspired her 21.1 million Instagram followers with a #NoMakeupMonday post (which she now does regularly!).
A photo posted by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Apr 6, 2015 at 4:19pm PDT
6. When she told Glam Belleza Latina how she learned to embrace her curves…
I tried to conform to what everyone thinks is beautiful. But my genetics gave me a curvy figure, and I’ve come to understand that in the Latina culture, that is beautiful. I no longer look at my body and think, Oh my gosh, I have such a fat butt. Or, I hate my thighs. On some days I don’t love them. But, you know, that’s one of the things that makes me me.
7. And told others to do the same.
A photo posted by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on Jul 11, 2015 at 8:40pm PDT
8. When she requested more diversity on TV and reminded everyone that all shapes and sizes are beautiful.
Just clearing things up, I have nothing against any specific actress/actor or tv show.. Nor do I think there’s anything wrong with girls
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 24, 2011
who aren’t curvy, I just was stating a fact that there needs to be more variety on television so young girls growing up don’t feel pressured
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 24, 2011
to look one specific way. Tall, thin, curvy, short, whatever you are, you are beautiful.
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 24, 2011
9. When she opened up about once feeling “ashamed” of her body and discussed how far she had come.
10. And finally, when she (flawlessly) shut down the haters.
Guess what, I’m healthy and happy, and if you’re hating on my weight you obviously aren’t.
#UNBROKEN
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 29, 2011
Happy birthday, Demi! Keep spreading that body confidence.
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