The following article includes mentions of eating disorders, sexual assault, and bullying.

However, Lovato’s candor hasn’t always been received positively.

Despite her intentions to raise awareness and help others, some of her behavior has sparked controversy.

Demi Lovato posing

Here are five times Lovato’s controversial statements and actions were way out of line.

If you need help with an eating disorder or know someone who does, help is available.

However, Lovato deemed it appropriate to insert herself in the narrative, completely missing the mark.

Demi Lovato and Zendaya behind curtain

I’ll model!!"

My … how times have changed."

I swear, people don’t allow WOC/POC to have anything."

Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift posing

Lovato has since deleted her tweet and did not apologize.

It all started in 2016 during Kesha’s highly publicized legal battle with her former producer, Dr. Luke.

Swift took it upon herself to help Kesha and donated $250,000 to the “Tik Tok” singer.

Demi Lovato posing

Much like the Zendaya situation, Lovato found a way to make herself a part of the story.

Lovato continued to criticize Swift the following year in an interview withGlamour.

“I have dealt with bad people in this industry, and Scooter is not one of them.

Demi Lovato performing onstage

He’s a good man,” Lovato shared on her Instagram Stories (viaTeen Vogue).

“Would someone have hired someone to do that to a woman?

I don’t think she’d find it all that funny.”

Demi Lovato talking

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.

There is still a pandemic happening!!!"

“She doesn’t actually have any true convictions.

Despite the criticism, Lovato did not address the issue publicly.

Yes, you read that right.

They also apologized to Lovato for any inconvenience caused.

You don’t want to mess [with] me.”