There’s an old saying that people come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama learned the true meaning of that saying. There have been many unforgettable romances in Hollywood, on-screen and off-screen, but the real-life romances sometimes end in heartbreak.
Pop singer, Demi Lovato, and That '70’s Show star, Wilmer Valderrama, had one of the greatest Hollywood love stories. It was just like all classic Hollywood romances. However, when it came to an end, Lovato, Valderrama, and fans were all in tears. Lovato has done her best to move on and find new love. It’s been years since they broke up, but so many people think of them as one of the most inspiring former Hollywood couples. Memories of their relationship surfaced after Valderrama announced his engagement.
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama had a special relationship - the type of love that few people get to experience in their lifetimes. They had an intense relationship that gained a great deal of media attention. Also, fans were obsessed with the couple and wanted to know every detail they could find out about the two of them. Now, years have passed, and fans still talk about the great love they had.
Here are Wilmer Valderrama And Demi Lovato: 14 Forgotten Facts About Their Relationship.
14 Love At First Sight
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama’s relationship started in 2010. Around that time, Lovato went from Disney star to pop sensation. Valderrama and Lovato met while shooting a PSA commercial for Vote Latino at Valderrama’s home. However, Lovato admits she knew what she was doing.
According to E Online, she said, “To be honest, I only did it because I heard it was at his house, and I thought he was really cute.” Indeed, Lovato and Valderrama admit it was love at first sight. Lovato added, “I don’t really believe in that, but I believe that it happened.”
13 Secret Relationship
Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato were fully aware that their relationship would make major headlines. Therefore, they attempted the keep the relationship quiet to avoid the media attention. Of course, fans and the media speculated for months that they were together.
In November 2011, they were spotted in an intense make-out session but still didn’t confirm the relationship. Their first public date was a few weeks later - Lovato took Valderrama as her date to the wedding of Tiffany Thornton, her former Sonny With A Chance co-star. At this point, fan’s heads all exploded at the same time.
12 Wilmer Supported Demi As She Battled Personal Issues During Their Relationship
Demi Lovato has struggled with depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and self-harm for several years. Her battles with addiction are well known to her fans and the public. However, her struggles first became public in October 2010. Lovato and Valderrama had been secretly dating for a few months at that point.
Lovato checked herself into rehab to get the help she needed. However, her struggle didn’t scare off Valderrama. Instead, he stood by her side and helped her get through it. According to Daily Mail, he said, “At that time, she was going through a really interesting journey, and I just happened to be there for that specific time, and I was blessed to be there at the right time, at the right place to help out somehow.”
11 The Age Difference
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama might have seemed like the perfect couple, but they weren’t without controversy. The thing is, they first met when Valderrama was in his 30s, and Lovato was still a teenager! The 12-year age difference caused a bit of a stir with media, their families, and their friends. Even Valderrama wasn’t sure about it at first.
Lovato was 17 when they met on the set of the Vote Latino commercial. Lovato noted, according to Yahoo: “I was like ‘I love this man, and I have to have him,’ but I was only 17, and so, he was like ‘Get away from me.’” They started dating later in the year after Lovato turned 18.
10 They Had Crazy Schedules That Made It Impossible To Spend Time Together
After That '70’s Show, Wilmer Valderrama’s career slowed down a bit. In 2010, when Demi Lovato and Valderrama first started dating, her career was just taking off. They found it easier to spend time together. However, Lovato soon became one of the most significant pop sensations in the world. She spent most of her time on tour or in the studio.
Valderrama got his career back on track after landing roles in Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS. They soon found it difficult to make time for each other...their careers took over. Their busy schedules made it impossible for them to go on dates or spend time together.
9 Wilmer Loves The Ladies
Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato dated for six years. Valderrama 'settling down' surprised a lot of friends and fans. Indeed, Valderrama had a reputation for being a player and a total ladies' man. He has dated some of the most famous and beautiful women in Hollywood.
From 2001 to 2002, Valderrama dated actress, Mandy Moore. Then in 2004, he began dating Lindsay Lohan, but it didn’t last long. He's dated some of the most beautiful women in the world and it seemed like he’d never settle down.
8 Demi’s Mom Interfered In The Relationship
Demi Lovato’s mother, Dianna De La Garza, was convinced that Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama were going to get married someday. She loved Valderrama and wanted him to join the family. Of course, that might have put pressure on Lovato and Valderrama.
De La Garza said, “I really came to truly love him as a person - and as a person, I really wanted to be in our family. He was just so gracious and caring, and he still is to this day. I believe he loves her, and she loves him.”
However, De La Garza had to let Lovato make her own decisions and implied Lovato ended the relationship. She added, “It was her life, and I had to let her decide things for herself.”
7 Demi Wanted To Get Married
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama dated for roughly six years. They seemed like the perfect couple in love. Eventually, everyone started wondering when they would tie the knot. Well, it turns out that Lovato loved the idea of marriage, but Valderrama wasn't as gung-ho about it.
Demi Lovato once said of Wilmer, “I am very, very in love with him. If he asked tomorrow, I would say yes”. She ended up having a similar conversation with Ellen DeGeneres as well. Valderrama wasn’t thrilled with the media attention Lovato’s comments received. He wasn’t mad...he just wanted a heads-up next time.
6 The Breakup Was Huge News
In 2016, Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama shocked the world when they broke up. Lovato and Valderrama seemed like the perfect couple that would stay together forever. Indeed, most fans assumed they’d be the one Hollywood couple that would make it.
Lovato and Valderrama released a joint statement announcing the breakup. Their breakup ended up getting headlines all around the world. For a few days, it was all anyone could talk about in the news or on social media. It stole the spotlight from several major news stories at the time.
5 Demi Struggled After The Breakup
As noted, Demi Lovato struggled with mental health, eating disorders, and self-harm for most of her life. Breaking up with Wilmer Valderrama was tough on her. Of course, a breakup is difficult for anyone to get through, but Lovato had a particularly tough time.
Lovato eventually started to enjoy the single life and even went on a few dates. She even had a few boyfriends as she healed from the split with Wilmer. However, those new relationships didn’t last very long and Lovato found herself in need of help.
4 Wilmer Was There For Her When She Relapsed Recently
In 2018, Demi Lovato had a relapse and went back to rehab. Lovato continues to struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues. Despite no longer being a couple, Wilmer Valderrama was there for Lovato. He visited her at the rehab facility for two days. It's sweet how he's there for her through thick and thin.
Later, photographers took pictures of the two when they went out for lunch. They remain friends and support each other, despite no longer being a couple.
3 Demi Was Heartbroken For A Long Time
At first, Demi Lovato was excited to be single again. However, as time went by, she started to miss Wilmer Valderrama so much. Lovato has had a few serious boyfriends since Valderrama, including Luck Rockhold, Henri Alexander Levy, and Austin Wilson. However, none seem to compare to her greatest love. Lovato even admits that she still has strong feelings for Valderrama, according to Mix 97-3.
She said, “I’ve never loved anyone like I loved Wilmer. And, like, I still love Wilmer. We connected on a level that I’ve never connected with anybody else before. He was just my rock. My everything.” Lovato has done her best to move on and meet somebody new.
2 Demi Supports Wilmer’s Engagement
In 2020, Wilmer Valderrama proposed to girlfriend, Amanda Pacheco. Of course, everyone thought of Demi Lovato and how she would react to the news. Lovato and Valderrama had an intense love!
Lovato admits the relationship just wasn’t the right thing for them, and the breakup was mutual, according to Cosmo. She said, “It had nothing to do with falling out of love. We decided together we just probably are better as friends.” Lovato even supports Valderrama’s engagement. She claims to have no bitter feelings. That’s likely because Lovato is too busy with life to worry about those things now.
1 Fans Still Hope They’ll Get Back Together
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama have gone their separate ways in life. They both accept the fact they’re no longer together. However, fans have not given up on the two superstars getting back together. Indeed, several people believe that they’ll find their way back to each other, according to E Online.
One source claimed, “They have crazy love for one another and a very special place in each other’s hearts. When you have a history like theirs, things are so comfortable and familiar. Nothing can really compare.” It seems like Lovato and Valderrama will only remain friends, but fans will never give up hope.