Demi Lovato reflects on Selena Gomez reunion, says stars are embracing Disney-era nostalgia

"I think the age that we’re at is really loving nostalgia right now," Lovato said

Demi Lovato is opening up about reconnecting with Selena Gomez, revealing that nostalgia for their Disney Channel days has played a major role in their recent reunion.

In a recent interview, Lovato shared that she reunited with Gomez backstage during her It’s Not That Deep tour stop in Orlando. The moment marked one of their most meaningful interactions in years, as the two former Disney stars reconnected amid a wave of renewed interest in their shared past.

Lovato explained that the reunion reflects a broader trend, noting that fans, and the stars themselves, are embracing nostalgia from the Disney era. “I think the age that we’re at is really loving nostalgia right now,” she said, adding that audiences who grew up watching artists like herself, Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, and Miley Cyrus are eager to revisit those moments.

The reunion gained further attention after Gomez attended the show and shared her support on Instagram, praising Lovato’s performance and vocals. Lovato responded warmly, reposting the message and thanking her for coming, signaling a friendly and supportive dynamic between the two.

Lovato also suggested that fan enthusiasm has helped drive these reconnections, saying the ongoing interest in their early careers is part of why “it’s all coming together again in this day and age.”

The moment is part of a larger wave of Disney-era reunions happening throughout Lovato’s tour, with appearances from other familiar faces adding to the nostalgia factor. For fans, the reunion between Lovato and Gomez stands out as a full-circle moment, one shaped by time, growth, and a shared history that continues to resonate.