Raven-Symoné Dishes On 'The Cheetah Girls' Secrets
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on November 18, 2022 at 12:30 PM EST
Raven-Symonérose to fame as a child actress, playing the role of Olivia Kendall on "The Cosby Show" from 1989-1992. She then went on to become a Disney Channel starwhen landing the lead role on "That's So Raven"from 2003-2007.
She has since appeared in various films and television shows including "Dr. Dolittle "(1998), "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century" (1999), "The Princess Diaries 2" (2004), and, of course, "The Cheetah Girls" franchise.
Raven-Symoné Says "The Cheetah Girls" Have "So Many Secrets"
In the latest episode of Them’s YouTube series, Becoming, Raven-Symoné spoke out about her memories with "The Cheetah Girls."
"There's so many secrets to that movie that no one will ever know," she said laughing. "It's hilarious."
Raven starred in the first two films as Galleria, alongside Adrienne Bailon, who played Chanel, Sabrina Bryan who played Dorinda, and Kiely Williams who played Aqua.
At one point, there was a feud between co-stars Raven and Adrienne, which the 36-year-old touched on, saying “Again, you have really powerful young women in a position on a movie — how many lobsters you ’bout to put in the pot, you know what I mean?”
But she made it clear that is in the past. “We’re good though. I love you, Adrienne.”
Putting the drama surrounding "The Cheetah Girls" aside, Raven admitted she will always have a love for that franchise, and without it, she wouldn't be who she is today.
Raven's Time On "That's So Raven"
The Disney Channel star went on to discuss her hit television show, "That's so Raven," as well, describing it as “the time of our lives that first season and then the time of our career until the end of that show.”
“We had so many personal goals met, so many career goals met, friendships that will last forever,” Raven said, however, she admitted she also made “enemies that will last forever,” too.
Raven is currently starring in the "That's So Raven" spin-off series, "Raven's Home," which airs on Disney Channel.
Raven Speaks Out Against The "Don't Say Gay" Bill
Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill has received a ton of backlash from celebrities and companies, including Raven-Symoné.
The bill states that "classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards."
The Walt Disney Company was receiving some backlash due to CEO Bob Chapek not taking a strong stance against the bill. Disney employees staged a walkout at the time to protest the bill, and Raven-Symoné and her "Raven's Home" co-stars planned a walkout of their own.
"In support of our LGBTQ+ family and all of those who will be damaged by the 'don’t say gay bill' we the cast of 'Raven's Home' are walking out," Raven wrote in a caption on Instagram at the time. "In today's world it is imperative that we take stands, show support, and move forward not backwards."
The 37-year-old actress added, "Every family every person and every child deserves to be recognized no matter their race, gender, or sexual orientation. Education that reflects the truth and the world we live in is something we must fight for."