How Raven-Symone Went From Child Star to View Co-Host to Her Own Person | Unfiltered 

She's definitely not happy about her childhood or how her parents used her as a workhorse. She has the typical child star story. It's sad. The entertainment industry is a toxic place, especially for kids.

raven is a legend like why does no one see this

The way she talks about Raven Baxter is the only thing I can sense happiness from her.

takes her makeup off and literally looks the same lol natural beauty

Raven is giving me whoopi goldberg vibes

I just don't know...I kinda sense this sadness about her, like she's not truly happy or content.

“Yall didnt even miss me” sis, i STILL miss you lol 😭😭

Her parents asked their 7 year old "what are you going to do next to pay the bills"... ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!

she said "I've been gone for 3 years... y'all didn't miss me". GIRL. WE HELLA MISSED YOUUUU :((

parents: stop forcing your kids into this business

I feel like I’ve never met someone that doesn’t like That’s So Raven.

She looks like she wants to cry but is trying her best to hold it in it’s truly sad, I mean is she really truly happy ? 🥺

this was darker than I expected

love her or hate her, you can tell she's carrying a ton of human and emotional pain and that just is so heartbreaking for someone who seems to have it all -- I remember being 8 or 9 years old looking up to her on Disney Channel like it's the ideal job and lifestyle to have. she's really woke and you and tell she understands how corrupt the entertainment industry is. i hope she finds peace and happiness.

I love her voice, it's so calming and nostalgic to me

She actually looked like a doll when she was little 🥺😭😍

I literally never noticed Raven Baxter having green eyes

She's trying to be herself but she's still scripted, you can tell, she laughs to not say too much. Raven looked like she could burst into tears at any moment of frustration of not knowing how to be an adult, run as fast as you can from this industry raven, we will forgive you mamas. U need to live. with love, a die hard fan!

I mean it's basically child labor. Her parents were making her work and using her as a source of income

They need to start giving her serious adult roles

I wish Raven knew how much we appreciate her. Her music. Her voice. Her life. I adore her. Her music has saved me from some dark times.

She looks beautiful. I love her pastel locs. Sounds like her adolescence was difficult but I’m glad she’s healing from it.

This was depressing af. She would leave the room after making a joke because that’s what she was trained to do as a child.... :(

"that's not fair to me" she said this a few times. shes not happy about her childhood. I love you raven

Her parents pushed her too much.. They didn't allow her to grow up

When she said how she wore green contacts in That’s So Raven and then looked away disappointedly, it reminds me of when I was younger wishing I looked like her. Now to see all the emotional hurt that she’s feeling in finding herself makes me sad 😔

People say she sounds sad....nah she sounds real AF and at peace. I love how she also enforced that she was a "Black Woman" - I think she went on The View and had those interviews during a transitional time in her life - while she was coming into her own mind - and now she's grown and learned a lot from those experiences and possibly even the backlash. I enjoyed this interview and I hope she continues on a journey to becoming the human she wants to be.

Children: doesn't want to be an actor or singer Parents: force them to be a childhood star and nothing else Child: wants to be an actor or singer Parents: stops them and forces them to do something else

People in these comments keep saying they felt Raven was either scripted, bitter, or sad in this interview, but I felt that she was natural, discerning, and calm. She has a lot of experiences in the entertainment industry, and she came out on the other side with a sense of self, despite any flaws. I think she's hella underrated and looks like she would make a really chill friend. Stay on your Symone throne, Queen.

She seems so unhappy and angry. She always comes off as resentful like someone hurt her really bad.

Still like this chick. So underrated. Chick put Disney on the map; never got due credit though. Check out her net worth??

She feels extremely authentic and REAL and honest and raw here. So many props to her for the internal work she has clearly done on herself. Gorgeous.

I LIVED for Raven on Disney channel as a character and I love her now even more. I relate to her on a lot of personal levels, must have been hard to be a child Star

When she talked about not wearing her real eyes on set and wearing contacts. I saw some of her sadness 😪

She didn’t like her childhood. It’s clear to see. Raven, be you baby girl, do you.

She giving me African American studies professor vibes praying for her

She seems so sad and jaded

I pray that she finds peace and joy in Jesus name. I loved Raven growing up.. Sending you lots of love

Her skin is flawless. Doesn’t even need makeup at all.

I think that was the first time i heard her say “im a lesbian” good for her,she seems wise and at peace nowadays (and she is black again lol)

thats so raven was such a fun show

That comment about leaving the room when she made a joke broke my heart

When she talked about her diet struggles and ended with, “How does it feel to be a girl for you?” I FELT THAT 😂😂😂 #Fuckbeautystandards

I really felt every emotion when she said "You Need Something to fall back on. So if your not acting or doing this what can you to to continue To PAY THE BILLS?" 3:26 Always a Fan Been a Fan, SO MUCH RESPECT FOR RAVEN!

I am happy that she didn’t turn in to a ghost after her makeup removal cause some people be looking like they died two weeks ago 😂after this.

I hope she’s happy because she put a smile on my face everyday when I was going through the hardest time of my life. I found out my dad wasn’t my dad and that’s so Raven still put a smile on my face. I got bullied at school came home and watched that’s so Raven and it made me smile. Through the toughest days, she helped me smile. So I just feel she deserves to be happy and truly hope she is!

She is screaming HELP ME! Does anyone hear her? 😥😥😥

I met her a few years ago. She was lovely, kind, and hilarious.

Raven is an icon. I've been a fan of her since I was 5 years old and still going strong. Raven taught me confidence. One of my favorite things has ALWAYS been listening to her speak, whether she's referring to her life in the industry or what she does to relax at home, she has this beautiful and genuine aura about her. It's sad to know that people STILL judge her based on some misguided/misquoted comments during the View and her 2012 Oprah interview, she's grown so much since then and proves that she's never thought highly of herself, wasn't brought up to think highly of herself (In the conceited way, not lacking in confidence way) and yet people want to hate. Raven is as real and raw as it gets, she speaks her mind and doesn't apologize for being HUMAN, because at the end of the day that's what she is. From the Cosby Show to Raven's Home, she's still sweet, professional and very kind and I for one, stan forever. Love you Raven. Always and forever.

why is this incredibly sad to me? Like something about her makes me feel like they used her at every moment, and she is very very unhappy. Damn yall!!

She's turning into whoopi goldberg. That's a compliment tho😁

Damn when she said that she got to a point where she would leave the room after making a joke because thats what she did on the show... Crazy

Raven was so hilarious. I just couldn't believe that was acting at the time. Everything you did looked so natural.

Ugh these child stars are severely taken advantage of

“Stay out there and pay the bills” so sad

I was the perfect age for That's So Raven when it came out. I was 10 when it started and 14 when it ended. I didn't have many positive role models in my life. I had abusive parents and it felt like no one understood me... But when it felt like the whole world was against me, I always felt like Raven was on my team. Every time I didn't feel beautiful, or wanted, or worthy she was there to encourage me and turn my frown around. I saw her live in concert when I was 13, I handed a belt that I made for her to her security and she wore it on stage. It made my life. She's a wonderful person and even though we never met, she's family to me. I've always looked up to her and always will. I can't thank her enough for helping me navigate some difficult years in my life.

That's so raven will always be memorable......I miss that show!

wow look how she turned out beautiful

Hollywood is one hell of a drug.

We all got to know Raven a little more with this interview. She’s still the same Raven. Her look just changed.

So nice the way she expressed her thoughts, love it!

She seems like there’s still some sadness she’s working through, but also like she has the wisdom to get there.

She reminds me of whoopi goldberg. The dreads, glasses and being chunky, thoughts and how she words things

I know that some people think this Raven interview is “dark,” but I think it’s such an important story for the world to hear. She’s showing the difficult and unfair realities that she experienced as a child celebrity. I am so glad that she is able to share her own story with her own voice!

i think this allowed her to get a lot of hidden hurt off her chest i pray for her salvation and genuine joy🙏🏾✨❤️ love her she is dope

I couldn’t tell the difference after she took off her make up. She looked the same. I guess she has good skin!

I really wish that she would have been taken more seriously as a vocalist. This woman can sing!!

She is still a beautiful star in my eyes

6:21 this is the first time I ever heard raven admit it. I’m proud of her

But you are really a genuine, humble, fun person

She is such a phenomenal human being!! I loved the part where she opened up about her transition into adulthood and how she wanted to represent her growth through having opinions and a mind as opposed to turning to this “adult” image that other disney stars have done. I dont know it’s refreshing to see that kind of maturation as something other than drugs and provacative clothing. I applaud her for real👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕💕💕

One of the reasons i liked That so Raven is because her outfits be banging and her hair always in a cute style.

I’m watching That’s So Raven on Disney + and I haven’t noticed that her eyes were green

You are a major part of my childhood and as an adult I watch Ravens Home lol

THIS HAS TO BE THE DOPEST, REALEST, MOST GENUINE. CONVERSATION ANYONE HAS HAD IN THE REALM OF THE WORLD. WHOLEHEARTEDLY! THANK YOU RAVEN. YOU ARE A POWER HOUSE, YOUNG LADY!!!!

I remember buying that's so Raven perfume from Claire's when I was like 7 I'm 23 now and I miss that perfume Soo much

This interview! Great interview! I think Raven is finally ok in her own skin. Beautiful child to a gorgeous woman. Happy for her.

Raven’s interviews at 7 were so mature and witty. Throughout her career, I felt so connected to her. I am so happy she made her own way and decisions when she was given the chance.

I love Raven 💜

She’s a beautiful young woman so she doesn’t even need makeup

Omg she looks just like her mom

She's sounds bitter against her parents. She did a great job with That's so Raven. I wonder if she hated it the whole time.

6:19 that face....😓 I love her so much...I hope she knows that she has value, she holds value, she is the prize 😍❤️

every since disney + came out ive been watching her show everyday

I like how she looked the same with and without makeup 👌👌👌

when Raven is honest she is really charming... well at least look like she is been honest

Love her voice. She comes off so authentic. Routing for her happiness.

That’s so raven was my favorite show on Disney

Raven is such a beautiful genuine inside and out, such a QUEEN

She’s definitely resentful for being forced into child stardom. It seemed to take away her ability to experiment and come to find herself like most ppl do. I really hope she finds peace, healing, and resolve. She really does deserve it. We love you, Raven!

Raven’s mother is gorgeous. Just stunning

This made me gain even more respect for raven

4:33 is when I squealed so loud I Live for the Cheetah girls Raven as Galleria is so iconic Raven is a Icon in this industry 💛

She's so beautiful and seems very wise and self aware.

I just realized raven has the same name as raven on that’s so raven😂😂

This just breaks my heart 💔 ... Growing up on That's So Raven episodes, I always wanted to be her - funny, energetic, passionate, cool... now I just want the real Raven to be all that and have content, joy, peace and true love in her life ❤

The cheetah girls carried the entire music industry...........

Sounds like she resents her parents 🤷

All I been watching is that’s so raven on Disney plus 😩😩🥰

I’m so glad that she is discovering who she wants to be no matter what ❤️