Raven-Symoné began her career as a child actress, rising to fame as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show (1989–1992) and Nicole Lee on Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1993–1997).

Mar 31, 2025 · As has since been revealed, though, Raven's life as a child actor wasn't easy, and because of all the difficulties she faced while growing up, life hasn't necessarily gotten easier …

Oct 22, 2025 · Raven-Symoné goes down in history as one of the youngest talents to ever sign a recording contract with a major label; she struck a deal with MCA Records when she was 5 …

Sep 7, 2022 · Everything about Raven-Symoné’s childhood career in modeling, acting, and singing, and how that has inspired and influenced her new-found identity and social activism.

Sep 21, 2025 · Raven-Symoné, who rose to stardom on 'The Cosby Show' and then on the Disney Channel, opened up about the challenges of child stardom.

Oct 31, 2022 · Disney alum, Raven-Symoné got candid on all that she went through to move past her time as a child star. The actress got her first movie role as a toddler in a Bill Cosby film …

Sep 19, 2024 · Raven-Symoné recalls feeling weighed down by fame as she grappled with her childhood stardom. In conversation with Demi Lovato (who uses she/they pronouns) for their …

Raven was born Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 10, 1985. Her parents, Christopher and Lydia Pearman, believed their infant daughter had star power at …

Aug 12, 2025 · Raven Symoné doesn’t shy away from discussing the realities of growing up as a child star. In her reflections, she candidly reveals the pressures and emotional toll that come …

Oct 29, 2022 · Raven-Symoné grew up in the public eye as one of the most famous young actors of the early 2000s.