The Cosby Show child star Raven-Symone steps out at glitzy LA event… see her now at 40
Raven-Symoné resurfaced on Tuesday to speak at the Foundation for Women in Media’s 51st Annual Gracie Awards in Beverly Hills, California.
The 40-year-old former child star is best remembered for her breakout role, at the age of three, as Bill Cosby’s on-screen step-granddaughter, Olivia Kendall, on NBC’s hit comedy The Cosby Show from 1989 to 1992.
Raven-Symoné (born Christina Pearman) hit the stage at the Beverly Wilshire in black pants over white pants. blouse and patent leather Prada loafers.
The five-time Emmy nominee was there to introduce legendary singer Stevie Wonder, who surprised the feminist crowd by honoring journalist Adai Lamar for her coverage of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
Raven-Symoné reappeared to speak at the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s 51st Annual Gracie Awards on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California
The 40-year-old former child star is best remembered for her breakout role, at the age of three, as Bill Cosby’s on-screen step-granddaughter, Olivia Kendall, on NBC’s hit comedy The Cosby Show from 1989 to 1992.
Last November, Raven-Symoné received significant backlash after saying that ‘you have to separate the creator from the creation’ when it comes to Bill Cosby and his eye-popping number of sexual assault allegations between 1965 and 2005.
‘And this is exactly where I live. Creation changed America. ‘Miss Pat Show’ guest star changed television,’ he said I Hate To Hurt You podcast.
‘He’s also been accused of some terrible things. It’s no excuse but it’s his personal matter [life].
‘So personally, keep that there, and business-wise, know what he’s doing there.’
The disgraced 88-year-old comedian, who has denied everything, was convicted and jailed in 2018 but was freed in 2021 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the decision, citing a previous agreement that should have prevented prosecution.
But Cosby’s legal troubles are far from over, as a civil jury in California recently awarded $59.25 million in damages to Donna Motsinger, who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1972.
Raven-Symoné (born Christina Pearman) took the stage at the Beverly Wilshire in a white blouse and black pants over patent leather Prada loafers.
The five-time Emmy nominee was there to introduce legendary singer Stevie Wonder, who surprised the feminist crowd by honoring journalist Adai Lamar for her coverage of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
Last November, Raven-Symoné received significant backlash after saying that ‘you have to separate the creator from the creation’ when it comes to Bill Cosby and his eye-popping number of sexual assault allegations spanning 1965-2005.
The disgraced 88-year-old comedian, who has denied everything, was convicted and jailed in 2018 but was freed in 2021 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the decision, citing a previous agreement that should have blocked prosecution (pictured in 2018)
After The Cosby Show, Raven-Symoné appeared in ABC’s comedy series Hangin’ With Mr Cooper, which ran until 1997.
Later Dr. Doolittle, Dr. She found success on the big screen with her roles in Doolittle 2 and The Princess Diaries.
In 2003, Raven-Symoné became a Disney idol after being cast as Raven Baxter, a psychic teenager turned fashion designer, on the cable channel’s sitcom That’s So Raven.
It aired for four seasons and ended in 2007.
In 2015, she spent a year as a panelist on The View before appearing on Disney’s That’s So Raven spinoff, Raven’s Home.
This show was canceled in 2024 after airing for six seasons. He also appeared as the host of Scrabble with Craig Ferguson.
It’s been a year since the CW decided to replace Raven-Symoné with Craig Ferguson as host of the Scrabble revival competition, but she remains an executive producer.
The star was 15 when she starred as psychic teenager-turned-fashion designer Raven Baxter on the cable network’s sitcom That’s So Raven, which ran for four seasons from 2003 to 2007.
In 2024, Disney Channel canceled Raven-Symoné’s spinoff comedy Raven’s Home after six seasons.
The War Dawgz action star will next have a mysterious role in Adam Shankman’s RuPaul action comedy Stop! HE! Train! In theaters in the USA on June 12
On a personal note, Raven-Symoné and her husband, Miranda Pearman-Maday (L, pic. April 13), who met at a karaoke event in 2013, will celebrate six years of marital bliss on June 18.
He will next appear in a mysterious role in Adam Shankman’s RuPaul action comedy Stop! HE! Train! – In theaters in the US on June 12 – Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jerry O’Connell, Matt Rogers, Lisa Rinna and a whole host of drag queens.
Raven-Symoné, who has 14.2 million social media followers, also owns Signos Health, Jaxx and Goorin Bros. An influencer who has established paid partnerships with brands such as.
The Cheetah Girls alum also previously served as co-host on ABC’s The View from 2015-2016.
On a personal note, Raven-Symoné and her husband, Miranda Pearman-Maday, who met at a karaoke event in 2013, will celebrate six years of marital bliss on June 18 and co-host the weekly podcast Tea Time.
