A generation of kids (myself included) grew up withDemi Lovatoon their TVs.

It was so extremely hurtful.

And that was a part of my motivation to follow my dreams.

CHILD STAR - “Child Star” explores the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars. The film will mark Demi Lovato’s directorial debut with Nicola Marsh co-directing. (John Castillo/OBB Media) DREW BARRYMORE, DEMI LOVATO

Drew Barrymore with Lovato in ‘Child Star’John Castillo/OBB Media/Hulu

But she does confirm the long-whispered rumors that she was difficult to work with.

You werent like Welcome!

I didnt hold it against you, I was like, Somethings going on there.

Stoner, who starred as Lovatos confidante in 2008sCamp Rockand the 2010 sequel, echoes that sentiment.

The treatment did feel drastically different.

I do remember a sense of walking on eggshells.

So, there was definitely a lot of fear of a blowup.

Lovato addresses the altercation in the documentary, and apologizes to Stonerfor the harm she caused.

Stoner and Lovato struggled with mental health and eating disordersBoth Stoner and Lovato struggled with their body image.

The pressure to reach perfection led Stoner toeating disorderslike anorexia nervosa, exercise bulimia, and binge-eating disorder.

(Barrymore wasemancipated from her parents at age 14.)

A family friend would give her weed at age 10, she says in the film.