Wilmer Valderrama and Girlfriend Demi Lovato: Surprise at Mental Health Benefit Show
At a benefit show, Demi Lovato shared stories about her mental health journey with some of her fans, and the singer didn't know that she was about to have a very special guest that night.
The "Skyscraper" singer was raising money for her Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program with a benefit concert where she performed at the event and answered questions from fans.
"My heart is broken that he [Wilmer Valderrama] couldn't be here tonight," she told the audience. But before Lovato could say anything more, the crowd started squealing and cheering as Valderrama suddenly came up behind her and shocked the thrilled singer.
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"Stop," she said with a huge smile on her face, before bursting into tears and giving Valderrama a kiss, to the delight of the audience.
As the couple kissed several times on stage, Lovato's fans started singing "Happy Birthday" to celebrate her third year of sobriety. Later, Valderrama talked about his girlfriend.
"So I just got off a plane from Toronto. And there's like a million things to say—it's been a long time since we've seen a role model like her," said the "That 70's Show" actor. "It's been a long time to see somebody who has the courage to be exactly who she wants to be. And if you're going to take away anything from tonight, walk away with the understanding that, from today, life will get better."
According to E! News, the singer launched the Lovato Treatment Scholarship in June 2013 following the death of her father, who reportedly struggled with psychological issues similar to those for which she sought treatment in 2010. The program, launched in conjunction with CAST Recovery, will cover treatment expenses—one person at a time—for those struggling with mental health or addiction issues.
Earlier this week, in honor of her three years of sobriety, Lovato took to Instagram to thank her boyfriend.
She posted a picture of them kissing and captioned it, "I wish I could put into words how grateful I am for this man right here. But my love has grown to a level that words could never possibly express how much this man completes me."
"He's loved me the way I never thought I deserved to be loved and with this day marking my 3rd year sober…After sharing my ups, putting up with my downs and supporting my recovery…he still never takes credit and I want the world to know how incredible his soul is. I really wouldn't be alive today without him. I love you Wilmer," she continued.
