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Happy Birthday: Raven-Symone

Happy Birthday: Raven-Symone
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Birthday Girl

We fell in love with Olivia, the angelic-faced curious stepdaughter of Lisa Bonet on the popular sitcom, “The Cosby Show”. Now all grown-up, actress and business woman Raven-Symone is turning 24 today. And, she has a lot to be proud of with a long resume stacked with many, many accomplishments. Help us celebrate with the mutli-talented self-starter for her big 2-4!

By: Jenisha Watts

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All Smiles

Parts of her resume: She’s recorded a solo album, and followed that up with another TV role and juggernaut ’That’s So Raven.’

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Lights! Camera! Raven!

The humble and hilarious young actress continues to draw throngs of fans who mob her whenever she is out and about. Oh, it’s the life!

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Hair Apparent

The complex actress didn’t waste any time on Chris Rock’s widely acclaimed documentary"Good Hair", speaking her mind on a very hot topic. The star made it clear what type of hair weaves she prefers and why.

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Shining Star

Here a glamorous Raven is all smiles and camera ready on the red carpet at the 17th Annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Pretty Lady

Raven-Symone looks fabulous at Disney’s ‘Tinkerbell’ DVD launch in Hollywood. She is currently lending her voice as the character Iridessa, from the Disney classic Tinker Bell film. We see you Raven!

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The It Factor

The Atlanta native is always on the move. In 2007, she shot her first lead film College Road Trip, which co-starred funnyman Martin Lawrence. The movie topped the box office charts in 2008 bringing lots more cash to the young star.

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Lady In Black

Remember “The Cheetah Girls,” about four young women aspiring to be superstars? Well, the marvelous Raven helped Disney produce this first musical and it was her that took the show to another level. Can we say? Franchise.

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Diva Duty

Actress Raven-Symone on the party scene in L.A. She is part of the new wave of young Black power brokers in Hollywood.

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A Star Is Born

Working closely with Disney helped her career. She has become a touchstone for its network. Send your birthday wishes to the successful actress, entrepreneur, singer and producer.

Happy Birthday: Raven-Symone