Raven-Symoné - Singer, Actress & Songwriter

Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman (born December 10th, 1985) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. She began her career as a child star on the hit show The Cosby Show and has since gone on to appear in films such as College Road Trip, Dr. Dolittle, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. She has also released five studio albums and is an advocate for women’s rights.

Early Life & Career

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Raven-Symoné is of Puerto Rican and African American descent. She began her acting career at the age of three on the television show The Cosby Show. She was also featured in other television shows such as Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, The Little Rascals, and Doc. In 2003, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls, which was a success. This led to two sequels and a spinoff series. In 2007, she appeared in the film College Road Trip. After several other roles in both film and television, Raven-Symoné left Hollywood in 2012 to focus on her music career.

Music Career

In 2008, Raven-Symoné released her debut album This Is My Time, which peaked at number 79 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was certified gold by the RIAA and spawned the hit single “That’s So Raven”. After taking a break from music to pursue other projects, she returned in 2013 with her second album The Right Time. The album featured the single “Me, Myself & I” which was featured in the film Grown Ups 2. She released two additional albums before taking another break from music. In 2019 she returned with her fifth album titled Dreams. The album features the singles “Dreams” and “In My Bed”.

Advocacy Work & Other Ventures

In addition to her music career, Raven-Symoné is an outspoken advocate for women’s rights. She has spoken out about topics such as gender equality and pay disparity in Hollywood. She has also launched several business ventures including a fashion line called RAP (Raven- Symoné Apparel). She currently hosts the popular talk show The View.

Awards & Achievements

Raven-Symoné has been nominated for several awards throughout her career including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on The Cosby Show. She has also won two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series as well as two Kid’s Choice Awards for Favorite Television Actress. In 2017, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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