Why Hollywood Dumped Raven Symone

Ever since she joined The Cosby Show in the later seasons as Olivia Kendall, Raven-Symoné has spent a good percentage of her life on television, from her role on Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper to her Disney Channel sitcom, That’s So Raven, to her tenure as one of the hosts on The View. However, it seems that in the last few years, the former child star hasn’t been working as much, leading many to wonder if something happened.
As with most situations, there’s more than one reason you don’t see this particular multi-talent as much anymore - some of it her own doing, and some of it out of her hands. Let’s take a look at why Hollywood seemingly dumped Raven-Symoné.
#RavenSymone #Hollywood #Celebs
She made a mess of The View | 0:23
She doesn't want to be labeled | 1:27
She caused racial controversy | 1:59
She didn't call out Bill Cosby | 2:55
Hollywood can be sizeist | 3:54
How she can turn it around | 4:29
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[@antwonvalentino9866]

she doesn't want to be labeled.... how is this an issue? who gives a shit?

[@orangeface4759]

Because she labels herself and others anyway.

[@antwonvalentino9866]

***** so it's a hypocrisy problem, ah.

[@orangeface4759]

Yes. Even her comment about not hiring a person because of their name is a case of labelling, and then of course, like every celebrity who still wants to get a BIG paycheque, she does damage control on FB.

[@basiabasia3387]

antwon valentino RACISTS ANS BIGOTS, that's who

[@angeleyes7868]

Exactly..you are right..that's my point, I don't see anything wrong with any of these 'controversies'

[@alexsivef849]

I understand the African American comment slightly. Most people don't call white people European American, they just call them Americans. We're the same is what she means. That's not to say she isn't black.

[@jgrab1]

Shhhh! Stop making sense...

[@thex1373]

white people are called Caucasians

[@alexsivef849]

***** That's not a nationality.

[@thex1373]

Sivef - neither is American. Americans are people who live in America. when filling out papers, the race options are White/Caucasian or Black/African American. Caucasian comes from Caucasus in Europe.

[@madhug2712]

agreeeeeeed!

[@levsakaga421]

At least, she has the courage to be honest and true to what she believes. The problem is that lying has been the new honesty for a while now.

[@flamenskall2016]

Saying lying is honesty is a contradiction but everyone's so used to people taking all sides and sugarcoating what they believe in that it's weird for someone like raven to actually come out and fully stand by what they believe in

[@sheenahammond1442]

Right cause I've said that too lol

[@aberdeen1021]

She's disillusioned.

[@frankiecal3186]

Raven was her own woman and couldn't be controlled by hollywood.

[@fendertremolo9793]

I'm from every country in America

[@damonsimmons7867]

To be a child star. At least shes not on drugs or craaaazay

[@idcman6692]

Homophobe is unreal Jesus.....

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

@@damonsimmons7867 You really don't know what her life might have been like behind closed doors especially if that person was used alot by Hollywood

[@lastofmykind8]

Here's the thing... You may not agree with her comments or how she feels about certain things, that doesn't make her wrong. She missed out on being an advocate for the LGBT community. SO?!? Who gives a fuck. The LGBT community has plenty of fucking supporters and if she isn't one of them the world continues to spin. She actively tried to distance herself from the Bill Cosby thing. OF COURSE SHE FUCKING DID. She had something to say about it and she did. The problem with today's society is that everyone wants everyone to be correct and understand everything there is to know about race and gender and sexuality. They want everyone to be perfect and be political about it. Well fuck that. None of these things Raven has done has affected me on a personal level so why does everyone lose their shit. Relax and leave a lil room for ignorance and even more room for discussion of different ideals.

[@cstrad5862]

I'm not gonna lie, I do agree with you on some note. However, when she says things like "I'm not gonna hire you because your name is watermelondrea" then I understand why people don't like her views and I think it's probably a good thing that she's out of Hollywood

[@antwonvalentino9866]

c strad I think that was a joke I mean who do you know who has that name

[@cstrad5862]

antwon valentino it's not the name, it's the discriminatory idea that you won't hire someone based off of their name

[@tl11rj7x]

True

[@samueltremblay4873]

EXACTLY...........

[@Paulinashi]

So basically she’s too honest and sticks to her ways. Wow ok. We need more people like this instead of ROBOTS

[@idanceforthestars]

yup

[@teamplay5847]

Exactly!!!!

[@savannahsawyer5801]

*cough cough* SIRI

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

We need more people who think they're from "every continent in africa" No, no we don't.

[@teamplay5847]

@@OnlyMichaelJackson Why would that be something to bother you??? What someone chooses of themselves ??

[@chenissejohnson4171]

Hollywood didn't dump her. She is just *over* it all.

[@stevenhosea4849]

Chenisse Johnson Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@elizabethperkins8436]

She back and for season 4 of Ravens home

[@CrispyHulk1]

I agree that she’s too real and over it. However, Hollywood absolutely dumped her. Hollywood wants people who dance to its tune, and Raven is unpredictable and difficult to control. Hollywood won’t risk putting someone like that in the spotlight when they’re so many sellouts just waiting for their 15 seconds.

[@jayjohnson3059]

I don’t blame her. I’d be over it too if I was working for Hollywood since I was a toddler.

[@viviansykes3212]

@@CrispyHulk1 b

[@charlieb1976]

Meanwhile, she's going into Season 3 of Raven's Home

[@queerbotanicalqueen]

True. If she's been cancelled/no more Hollywood how come she's one a very popular show, with her as one of the leading ladies? People just need to calm down.

[@blackham7]

I think they mean beyond Disney channel I.e. Netflix, Hollywood Movies, Primetime TV. Let's be honest nobody talks about Disney channel shows anymore post 2010 because they've gotten so sh.t

[@naimalamar3301]

@@blackham7 lol, I miss old Disney

[@twinfans5553]

It’s not as good as that’s so raven

[@thegayestgoth]

But Disney Channel ain’t Hollywood.

[@jjhitm1]

The View was a mess before Raven Simone showed up, that toxic show should have been canceled years ago.

[@lannalane4247]

She wasn't always smart on The View, she was behind on a lot of the topics, but when she challenged the ladies she was often right and they just ignored her.

[@rebekahsmith326]

So the bottom line is; everyone is too damn sensitive.

[@jgrab1]

Why should they damn sensitive?

[@miguelcabezashametti5869]

Rebekah Smith lol literally Raven has been critiqued by everything

[@yaraitz63]

Rebekah Smith ikr like damn give her a break... And feminist practically wanting to force her to not side with Bill Cosby like wtf?

[@imalwaysright]

no. They just dont like her. It's very simple

[@captainamerica6545]

I'm Always Right they're sensitive and can't accept words without crying like little bitches.

[@aliahduiker4911]

So basically y’all mad she hads a strong opinion.

[@artreyonaaslifee2814]

Like fr.

[@bluz1864]

Sounds like it. That's how society is anyway for anyone with a strong opinion.

[@AK46supr]

She doesn't have strong opinions, its stupid ones. But even then that shouldn't be what ruins someone's career

[@JumbleJammyJokes]

Raven: I’m a human being like everyone else and don’t wish to be labelled. Social media: Shun her for being true to herself! Me: And this is why we can’t have nice things.

[@mca7982]

Omg she considers herself an American and does not like labels. Criminal behavior. Jail her pls!

[@rickydillon]

"why hollywood dumped raven symone" meanwhile her new show ravens home premieres next week lol

[@laylastone3760]

LMAO, SO TRUE 😂😂

[@jimcricket288]

Ricky Dillon and it'll last a total of 1 season, if that.

[@rainwashere1257]

Ricky Dillon Yas my king Ricky! Love you!

[@dianahanna3078]

Lol

[@teesht]

Ravens home is just like any other current Disney show now. Trash😂

[@nehapandey5141]

Hollywood didnt dump her ...she dumped Hollywood

[@itadorkyy1963]

@@rhulaninkuna7907 which isn't very good, if I'm honest.

[@unapologeticallyme19]

She got dumped because of the statements she made in those famous shows that are viewed by different races offended them and shows don't want bad backlash and media from statements like she made

[@sunnythymes5444]

Neha Pandey YUPPPP

[@stev6963]

Exactly. This video pissed me off.

[@mzzzzzzday]

she was a child. and got tired of it.

[@thatdawg2021]

shes actually rational in her thinking. thats why they booted her off

[@brianbaratheon]

Shes 100% correct about all of it. People need to stop being so offended about everything.

[@fendertremolo9793]

I'm offended by her stupidity

[@devontelink2707]

@@fendertremolo9793 fu *k off

[@k.zchaft4776]

Ikr

[@letsplaynay9936]

You must be white

[@LovelyDiscipline]

Sounds like the problem isn't with Raven.

[@gamingwithjay3]

@__ sounds like the problem here lies in you

[@lionelhatchett402]

@@gamingwithjay3 nahhh its raven

[@gamingwithjay3]

@@lionelhatchett402 no she'd never

[@magicvampirelver1321]

Right ppl just be trippn over the lil thingz

[@chidede]

Nope. Razor Ramon is the problem.

[@mariadomingues454]

She’s 100% right stop labeling people.

[@spamzz_.shortie1884]

You know she gay

[@basicyoutubehandlename]

@@spamzz_.shortie1884 okay. So?

[@Harvey770]

Except that she label all Asians African american and Guatemalan in the same interview. I am Hispanic and trust me I don't really get offended. Because that's what I am.

[@Jj_fu]

I really don't understand. what s bad about being called African-American?? but I agree with sexual labels, I mean do u

[@tiddies2870]

@@Jj_fu As another comment said, we don't call white people "European-Americans." Just because a certain race immagrated to a country doesn't mean they aren't of that country. I don't agree nor do I completely understand it but in a way I see where she is coming from.

[@FgFg-jj2eo]

She's honest, genuine, not a sell-out and a sheep,kudos Raven!

[@StarJFemaleProducer]

Because she didn’t speak lies on Bill Cosby like everyone else did 😂😂😂😂 I respect ravens honesty

[@christophergoley2790]

SJ FILMS, SJ PRODUCTIONS here drink this dopey

[@timarahughes303]

True I agree 💯

[@SeeingHimNow]

SJ FILMS, SJ PRODUCTIONS I agree. If she didn’t see it, why should she take a stance on Cosby’s guilt

[@KDRolls]

Bill must lie on himself bc he attempted it

[@magicvampirelver1321]

right same here

[@GerikDT]

She's a gay woman who doesn't want to play the LGBT game, and she's a black woman who doesn't want to play the race game either. I'm not sure what her reasoning is exactly, but so far that's gaining a lot of respect from me. She seems truly progressive, by not putting focus on labels that only serve to segregate society.

[@lmaoharry8858]

Shakin' Bacon she is

[@tobyunderfoot540]

lol

[@timahshabazz9784]

Exactly

[@larrystubbs8397]

Yyaass..thats what i was thinkin myself

[@DaAngryAnt]

GerikDT facepalm

[@jaylove9844]

Now I'm with her on the Bill Cosby issue, that was personal, she said he did not interact with inappropriately, that should be the end of the questioning.

[@Ginger32]

She just couldn't admit the evidence of his guilt to those victims just because it never happened to her.

[@lilrock1018]

Agreed

[@thunderroblox6284]

Me too

[@rad2066]

she was too real for Hollywood. I miss this legend.

[@tdb4763]

Yeah she's a much of a legend as Australia is a country 🙄

[@robotripshit]

2:45 “i am from every continent in africa” girl what i-

[@kianadeville3518]

ii ghoul_x Lmao.(Laughs in the 7 continents and one including Africa)🤣

[@someone9137]

Africa is a continent....Omg?

[@elizamoondancer]

Lol she obviously was home schooled on the cosby show set.

[@MyJOSE2013]

@@someone9137 no. its your momma's kitchen

[@manisyaya3199]

And every continent in Europe

[@522nibbles]

I think she is just straight forward and honest.

[@qeetta92]

522nibbles Exactly

[@522nibbles]

ContinuEntertainment true but at least shes not lying.

[@cuernosbeste]

Tounge Lasher sensitive ass lol

[@angelzamora4768]

522nibbles It's understandable for someone to be straightforward and blunt not sugarcoatinf beating around the bush. But she's smart enough to know as a celebrity everything she says will be analized by a huge audience she can still be herself blunt and straightforward but a little better with her word choice.

[@str8alphamale]

Angel Zamora Yo see how the feminist ( lesbian group) went after her for not joining their fukery.. when going against Cosby.., I hate these Type of groups. When Sandra Bland or Korrine Goines was killed by police in front of her son,,none of these feminist groups was around.. They only like to use black women as pawns to get their #'s up and to fufill their needs. Fuk all Feminist groups ...

[@KickinItKawaii]

What's wrong with no labels? I feel bad that she got bashed for that. You can be proud of who and what you are, but that doesn't mean you have to actively shove it in people's faces lol. Just be yourself! She's doing it right!

[@antwonvalentino9866]

Kickin' It Kawaii I know that was stupid

[@tl11rj7x]

true

[@TheHuskyIsabella]

Kickin' It Kawaii True!

[@hannahjones3087]

yesss

[@fire_ant_187x7]

Kickin' It Kawaii this is yet another example of someone that didn't fit the globalist agenda and got booted. Globalist hate nationalism. Her saying she's an American is what pissed them off. They want everybody label and to be pandered to

[@perverthypocrite]

I LOVE the fact that there is overwhelming support for raven in the comments !

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I absolutely can’t stand her. However, what she said about Cosby is on point.

[@manuelshaul6026]

I don’t see the problem she ain’t say nothing crazy to me

[@naimalamar3301]

yea, the only crazy part was the “I am from every continent in Africa”

[@elidennison9902]

They dumped her because she wouldn't Push their narrative.

[@lcb3129]

eli dennison exactly

[@venus2stars179]

I always liked Ravene Simone, she generates a very good person from inside she's beautiful inside and out.

[@tesssandhu8594]

eli dennison was

[@zoharborage6609]

No she pushed there narrative but remember these companies always break there tools.

[@Monkey559100]

I mean there's really nothing wrong with most of these 'reasons', you guys are just bashing her

[@tulip324]

That Muffin She's just an idiot lol

[@NaNa-ou1sg]

jay hig No it isn't. The only legit criticism is the name thing. She does not need to talk about a rape investigation if she was not a part of it, and she can identify herself as whatever she wants.

[@90srapfan37]

The end C30 What do you mean no one is bashing her?

[@aliahduiker4911]

I agree with one. All black people shouldn’t be called “African Americans” because all black peoples aren’t from Africa.

[@LaDiiGiggleZ718]

Jamaica, Trinidad etc is not a race

[@rudolphmcneill515]

@@LaDiiGiggleZ718 Personally, we're all the same race... Human. But different ethnicities.

[@LaDiiGiggleZ718]

@@rudolphmcneill515 but black people want dominicans to get rid of their culture and just embrace their blackness.

[@Renjii1991]

True but all of their for forefathers did.. im from the caribbean...i say i am afro caribeño.. i am proud of who i am.. but some people wont admit to it because of shame which is soo stupid..

[@Renjii1991]

@@LaDiiGiggleZ718 and porfabor.. we a know how racist the dominicans be.. with their, tienes que mejorar la raza when they look for a partner..

[@shonjahpollard5233]

I don’t get why people are mad about raven about the bill Cosby thing she was little asf he treated her like a kid so she would know

[@mauricepalmer834]

I get the whole thing where she doesn't want to be called African American.. in Australia we don't call people African Australians...they're just Australian...

[@Modernww2fare]

Maurice Palmer same with just about every non-American country

[@ukbusiness8811]

Bull crap Australians are the most racist aint no black person there considered an Aus ..please even the original people get 3rd class treatment please Australian multiculture is asia and euroupe with a few tokens here and there ..smh

[@pecantan292]

Maurice Palmer, elephants really fly

[@mortiel84]

why whites arent called europeamericans?

[@jaykay2635]

Right

[@naturalbornloser]

...whats wrong with wanting to be labeled as a person and not "black" or "white" or "gay" like I actually don't understand this

[@Music_Lover0612]

She doesn't want that to be all people think about, she wants to be like just another random detail about her self like her favorite color. Instead of being Raven the gay black girl, because people obsess over these things too much.

[@stacey9113]

But what's wrong with it? She's one of the few stars intelligent enough to understand

[@subtenk0]

and I bet people that agree with you will at many times be hypocritical with the labeling things. People so crisscrossed.

[@luciddreams6210]

And so what? I'll label myself one day, no labels the next and a different label each time anyone asks if I feel like it. If it causes confusion good. That's what people get for being petty enough to insist on labels to begin with. I dare anybody to do something about it.

[@LordofFullmetal]

I think it was because people wanted her to use her platform to fight for equal rights, and they perceived her comments as "Meh. I'm rich, so whatever you're going through isn't important to me. Look how easily I can distance myself from it". It could also be seen as her not being "proud" of who she is. I'm not saying I AGREE with either of these lines of thought - I actually think it's pretty dumb. I'm just saying that's probably why people got pissed. I also want to add that labels aren't actually part of human society, they're built into the human BRAIN. They're never going to go away, because the human brain is biologically wired to DEPEND on labels. Discrimination, labels and stereotypes all come from a drive that would have helped us when we were evolving in the wild - it's a danger warning system we developed that isn't necessary anymore, but hasn't gone away. Unless we evolve it out, the idea of completely removing these things from our society isn't very realistic; because it isn't PART of our society. It's a biological defence designed to help spot potential threats.

[@kaimazlan5883]

i honestly feel like its the media that keep spinning around with her words to make her look bad like wtf. we love u raven!

[@Acruxicon]

"I'm not African American. I'm American." But..that's..still a label....

[@kimberlylittle3385]

Exactly i think that sometimes people like Raven say things that they think will bring them some clout however every race on this earth has some african in them Hebrew whatever you wanna call it so to denounce your heritage makes you look cheesy and people want someone like Taraji P Henson who will scream at the top of her Lungs IM BLACK AFRICAN AMERICAN AND IM PROUD OK TO BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE DOESNT MEAN YOU HAVE TO SEPERATE YOURSELF FROM THE WORLD TO SOUND SMARTER YOU GET THE OPPOSITE

[@oz9680]

The Mexicans that enter the U.S recently are Mexican Americans..lol

[@add19455]

dont be stupid man

[@lannalane4247]

Mexicans who emmigrate to the US are citizens of Mexico. They are Mexicans until they officially change their citizenship.

[@idontgiveafaboutyou]

Yeah but it’s not like white Americans are called European Americans like American blacks are called African American

[@miagy5383]

I respect her statement that she is American and not African-American. I'm a white person in Africa and I'm not labeled European-African. Such a stupid term

[@wholesome122]

Miagy 5 American are all bent out of shape over the concept and social construct of race when in reality we are mostly a mix of various ethnic groups that had their own set of struggles. A century ago they had the same dang fiasco between different ethnic groups even within what would be considered today the same race.

[@angelface101ful]

Miagy 5 no you're an invader that stole land fuck you. Stop stealing their resources

[@miagy5383]

Blackcat Is-Sleeping Can somebody please discard this broken record from planet earth

[@angelface101ful]

Miagy 5 Truth hurts cave beast

[@miagy5383]

Blackcat Is-Sleeping oh that's a new one and yet doesn't really make sense. I did not expect anything intelligent from you though.

[@AppleSlicesUnite]

Her geographical skills... meh! But i don't see anything wrong with her not wanting to label herself. Not all black people are African and some gays don't want to march with a banner. There's nothing wrong with announcing that you don't want to give an opinion about Bill Cosby whether actively stating this or not. These are lame excuses to not hire her for future projects.

[@jon_ovo3653]

Apple am saying I just didn't like the whole name thing

[@junosplanet999]

Apple Exactly! I wasn't offended at all! All she's saying is that just because she's black she can still be an American she doesn't need to be labeled a different thing! I don't agree with her most of the time but that time she was right.

[@mariam.1419]

form the west indies here aka the Caribbean for those who dont know. i couldnt understand why many blacks themselves were offended by it for some reason, white people in america arent called 'European Americans' so why call black people 'african americans' to create such a racial division. where im from we'll say we are Trinidadian and not indian or african or Chinese because it is not our nationality. it might be a part of our ethnicity but it isnt our nationality. theres a difference with that and seemingly people failed to realize that and wrongly threw stones.

[@warren411]

Maria W. look no one cared what she said she just sounded stupid when she said it and yes if you have black or dark skin you are of African descent science has proven that without a doubt anything White or lighter than that is a mutation your DNA tell the story just because you took the tree out of the forest does not mean the roots did not stay behind ancient man could not survive in Africa without melanin dark skin when you have dark skin and you want to bleach your skin and don't admit that you're African black ancestry that's called denial and no one cares you just look stupid you have Africans that are the original Asians they have all facial feature of Asians and when the scientists tested Asians mutated Gene that made them lighter they carry that Gene from a black African ancestor that ship stop in the Caribbean before it went to the Americans and all over there is no difference between a black African in the Caribbean the Americans Europe or Africa some people lose themselves because of money but they find themselves really quick when the money is gone I know some people from Dominican Republic Darker Than Dirt when you ask them what color they are they said im Spanish I never knew Spanish was a color 😕like I said nobody care you just look stupid and the only person that you're fooling is your self and I'm sure your ancestors are very proud of you. she's gay nobody cares and the reason why Europeans in the u.s. do not call themselves European Americans is because they cut ties to Europe because they didn't want to pay any more money to the crown they cut those tires real quick the fact that a person of African descent that is not in Africa still calls themself African show great pride in his or her ancestry and culture and did not forget where they came from even through the trials and tribulations of your ancestors why are you so easy to forget your ancestors your original place are you European NY Europeannized already when one Embraces their culture and ancestry and one does not understand it and it's from the same culture don't you think the problem is with you😉😉

[@angelface101ful]

Apple but all black people are from africa what are you talking about,

[@theplayaifyer]

Video title should be changed to “Why Raven-Symoné stands out from everyone else”

[@lillieholmes1376]

I like Raven , she didn't talk badly about Bill Crosby

[@xufflex]

Okay but I understand why she didn’t want to be in the Bill Cosby drama People can’t be mad at her for saying that she wants no part of it

[@soemotional6965]

Leave her alone. She's just speaking her mind

[@arleedennis791]

Still there are no continents in Africa. And not hiring people for names they didn't choose makes her the labeler.

[@kedrenix9412]

so emotional exactly

[@extremeking425]

@@arleedennis791 right

[@DeeeBeee123]

Exactly

[@jamillecollins364]

Sounds like a strong woman that stands up for herself and knows who she really is.. I say that is very good. People don’t like strong people..when you weak, people can mold you and shape you like clay,when you strong like brass ,they can’t do it.

[@chrisblackmon2825]

Raven has the right to be a JERK if that is what she wants. Hollywood dumps anyone who is true to themselves.

[@DaDualityofMan]

As a black man, I really do agree with the African American thing, not just because of how little sense it makes to base one group of another country or countries but because most of us aren't truly African, even living in New York my whole life, I could probably count on two hands how much actual "African-American" people I know, the truth is most of us trace our heritage back to the Caribbean, my grandparents are Grenadian and Trinidadian, my dad is from St.Vincent, my mom is British, my great grandfather was Scottish, there's really nothing really African left about me, my family celebrates it's Caribbean heritage and we don't even know of whatever African ancestors we may of had, we don't celebrate any African traditions or anything, I think it's disrespectful to group all of the black Caribbean people as African for both the Caribbean and African people, I just rather be called black or if anything Caribbean American

[@DaDualityofMan]

***** That's good to know.

[@TrentTheCreator]

Extra THICC man you hit the nail right on the head. Im tired of eveyone getting offended on my behalf when someone calls me black instead of african American too. They take this WAY too seriously.

[@honestguy7145]

Rob Level also dumped Raven Symone. What a world. He's better off now anyways

[@lcb3129]

Honest Guy who the hell is Rob Level?

[@monalira6987]

Exactly. He downgraded after her.

[@AvisWrentmore]

Wow, I don't know much about Raven. But now I lover her even more after hearing her Oprah Interview among others:) love her honesty. She's is FEARLESS. Brave and beyond. I think most people wish they could be that fearless:)

[@uwaniharbison6689]

Despite all that has been happening with actress Raven Symone I'm still a huge fan of her work.

[@cece7974]

" I'm from every continent in Africa..." No one else caught that???

[@zagonbarondelacroix444]

Lovely CeCe "Catched"? It's caught, my dear.

[@cece7974]

Zeta Voodoo-Lovecraft thanks for the correction

[@RealityContradiction]

Lovely CeCe Terrible. She doesn't k now the difference between a contintent and a country

[@shatearathomas6620]

*caught

[@wyndhl9465]

Lovely CeCe Alright Brighty; she must have meant every country in Africa. U.S. Vice President Sarah Palin didn't know better - when SHE indeed should have.

[@andym2498]

I don't feel her comments about wanting to be labeled were out of line. When we get rid of labels, racism disappears.

[@chokoboy5578]

Everyone uses labels shop at a supermarket and try getting what you need with no labels on the items try to describe anything without using labels anyone speaking a language uses labels you used labels making a comment if you hated labels so much you would be a mute that being against labels argument is some new age hipster talking point and it's such bullshit and people who use it like raven are full of shit

[@godsblood85]

Getting rid of labels runs the potential of hurting more than helping. Racism doesn't disappear when you won't say certain things. It hides. Just because I can't give a word to descendants of Africans in America, doesn't mean I can't take one look at you and decide not to hire you. Not saying gay doesn't mean a man won't get beaten because someone thinks him holding hands with his boyfriend is wrong and disgusting. Labels were never the problem, the problem was all the things society hangs on the labels, which remain even if we dare not speak the words. It can create a situation where no one is willing to recognize the discrimination or hatred, rather than removing it.

[@jeanmyers7833]

thank you after all we are all just people

[@lolaxoxo4142]

She is clear, she is frank, she doesn't like compliments, she is a great talented actress , she is very wonderful and special. For me, the best actress in Disney ever, I hope to see her in new movies and series❤❤

[@trendsetter9286]

Public get over yourselves. She can feel any way she wants

[@XeninaCalifornia]

You can send your DNA to get tested. Her blood showed that she has heritage from all over. Many of us are mixed with more than we know. I think it's wise for human beings to stop labeling each other so much. Good for her.

[@francespittman438]

Xenina California pop pop LP

[@melissa-1340]

Xenina California yea but they call every Latino and Hispanic "Mexican" that's just being hypocrite

[@audreysimon5740]

How the fuck do you know what her test results are? The bitch doesn't even know the difference between a country and a continent, don't expect her to explain DNA result. Shithead.

[@garialmarsh6721]

Xenina California ...interesting, have you ever told anyo be your not white or Caucasian?....

[@tiarajones9969]

Frederic Karlo Why do you feel the need to go based off of skin color that she's straight up African. She could be French she could be Canadian. Stop being stereotypical.

[@ladyfay5397]

Is this really all the controversy I keep hearing about her? Her making a joke about a funny name? Or not wanting to be labelled? Or not wanting to be involved in a scandal that has nothing to do with her? Lmao am I missing something? I now have more respect for her than I already did. Amazing, unique, beautiful and doesn't conform to what others want. You go girl.

[@folk2630]

LaughOutLoud LOL Spot on 👌

[@kishah.459]

When I was 16 I went to Switzerland with my sister and her band for the summer. Since they were performing and she and the second lead singer was the only women in the band, they needed a female assistant. I volunteered and everything for me was paid for. While we were out there, the locals called us American Girls, the pretty American Girls, or the black American Girls. I asked someone why they were not calling us African American? They asked me if I was born in Africa and immigrated to America. I said no, I was born in America. Then she told me that I was American. I noticed that the rest of the summer, no one called us African American. Just American. But as soon as we touch back on American soil, we were called African Americans again. We were one in Switzerland but here in my home country, we were divided. I will never forget that experience.

[@folk2630]

Yakisha Henneborn - Thanks for sharing your experience, as I live in Europe (I’ve lived in three west european countries) I’m not surprised by it. I’ve also visited the states and seen the (even self-enforced) racial categorisation there; I believe a lot of the division is self imposed within minority communities though there are real issues with racism (like police brutality, school choice etc) in the USA, I hope it can be overcome, it starts with the people.

[@lcb3129]

LaughOutLoud LOL agree

[@cristophercuello6938]

U7

[@stephaniebell2413]

I agree with her on the Cosby situation.... He never hurt her and there's no proof so leave her out of it.

[@bjax3213bj]

I will say, I completely agree. I'm black and I hate that label African American.

[@fendertremolo9793]

No one asked so...

[@devontelink2707]

@@fendertremolo9793 fu*k off

[@IvoryMane]

I'm Mexican but I prefer the term Aztec American

[@718Lenox]

@Brandon Jackson Out of curiosity, is the color of your skin black or is it a shade of brown? 🤔

[@keontekoonce208]

She know its a difference because she knows the bible. IT IS DEFINITELY A DIFFERENCE! Talk to an african and you will see. They will tell you they self. We're not apart of them period

[@ManahsRoom]

Didn’t know anything about her but now I love her. Refuses to participate in race baiting and refuses to throw an old friend under the bus. Sounds like a good person. 👏👏👏👏

[@MrSean22919]

Amanda Susanne exactly.

[@micahthomas7699]

I agree. What got me about the Cosby thing is why wait all these years later to bring it up. Sounds really shady

[@yonihales9133]

Amanda Susanne my thoughts exactly!

[@dianewilkins6269]

Amanda Susanne old friends. Lol how many meals have u shared

[@dianewilkins6269]

I have never liked Raven even as a kid. So I guess Raven can kick rocks

[@keryanncargik8283]

She is right... She is American, not African American. U don't hear them call white people Mexican American or Peruvian American etc

[@cthompson1976]

Always trying to run from what you are...i was born in Britain to Jamaican parents and im an African kmt the white media done a good job on you i ain't no African gtfoh shamed of the truth

[@NaomiBarocsi]

No one is American. We are all human. THAT is the only label that should be used for everyone. (My opinion ofcourse) 😅

[@4knewt505]

@@cthompson1976 I washed my hair yesterday. Yep I'm African American even though I've never seen Africa. I'm ok with that. I meet Africans through my job and they always love on us and want us to learn our heritage. Ethiopians, Kenyans, Nigerians, Burkina Faso, give me love. I'll take it.

[@LOVERSANDLIES]

Keryann Cargik whites aren’t Mexican duhhhh

[@norahkalunda1234]

@@4knewt505 we love you guys. From Kenya

[@GameArtDuo]

I agree with everything raven has said except for the apology. It's funny how they love her until she goes off script and starts speaking for herself. Sick of seeing these celebrities apologizing for being themselves or standing up for what they believe in. Celebrities are human just like the rest of us stop looking at them as if they are supposed to be perfect.

[@carinamorhart3145]

Still love her. Glad she has courage to be herself. She was always my idol as a child. ♥️

[@user-ti6oz4gd7r]

Damn do people not understand what opinions mean

[@elliotterodriguez]

Jazmin Ochoa not anymore damn progressives

[@andreasmeelie1889]

I know right?!

[@airiocarter8371]

fuxx tht that's real I say the same thing not a African American just a American never am I from Africa Nigga plz wasn't born there

[@NavySharkz]

Damn right!

[@NavySharkz]

You said it Quisha.

[@ItsPoeDamnIt]

She's not in Hollywood because she acted on her core conviction. I say good for her. Better to do and be what you stand for instead of selling out. I like her!

[@verutorres9946]

ItsPoeDamnIt! Lmfao she isn't because she is so stupid maybe like y'all . What is being sellout exacly ? Lol

[@tormentadeabril5]

I agree with you.

[@ahardcorejedi2968]

She pretty much just shoots straight and lives her life outside of others egos, there's nothing wrong with that at all.

[@huginug]

@@verutorres9946 Some people choose their values/morals over money. If you were forced, day in and day out, to act against what you belief, no amount of money will compensate the disgust and emptiness you feel. That's what is means to sellout. You sell your right to be yourself.

[@davefetterly9926]

Raven is the perfect role model for people to look up to because she knows when she is right and she says what the truth is.

[@maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110]

Thanks for giving me tons of reasons to respect this lady. God bless her.

[@redmoonwitch]

"I am from every continent in Africa, except for one, and I'm from every continent in Europe, except for one"... ok what???

[@binarystar300]

yeah that was the only thing in this video that she should have been called out on

[@redmoonwitch]

binarystar300 agree, that was a pretty ignorant statement

[@BurgerwithPeanutButter]

I have a feeling it was a simple mistake. Everyone's had a brain fart here and there. She seems like an educated person, so I'm sure she knows the difference between a country and a continent. We've all had those moments, presumably, where we accidentally swap one word with another.

[@elysam5974]

Sofi Manginelli Yes too stupid I know. Africa is a Continent...not several. She should go back to school..every time she opens her mouth ignorance just flows out.

[@redmoonwitch]

***** I really hope it was a brain fart

[@abbycumming-vukovic4126]

im from every continent in America

[@KathrynSrce3719]

Abby Vukovic and every continent in Europe... did she mean country?

[@austinnelson626]

this must be that new geography.

[@abbycumming-vukovic4126]

Austin Nelson kids these days

[@jaylindr3723]

That actually makes sense since America has two and a half continents (North, South and Central America)

[@austinnelson626]

A Crisթ Kinց Deás Central America is not a continent, dear.

[@jessortiz1001]

I love Raven and her honesty. She's not the problem, the problem is that we live in a sensitive world now and when people like her (celebrities) speak their minds, they get misjudged. Its HER life not ours. She can categorize herself however she sees fit can't nobody gonna tell her otherwise. There will always be haters.

[@scubajimmer]

I like her, she seems pretty cultured. I can relate, as I have been to over 40 continents in the US alone.

[@Catolica.Univeral]

She was let go because she cant be used to make the African American seem like the victim or the angry blk woman.

[@IluvAmerica]

scubajimmer I think you mean states... not continents. There’s only 7 continents

[@mariaerdgzn]

Is she aware that Africa and Europe are continents and they do not have continents in them, they’re called countries

[@notyourbish6856]

The political scene is tough for those who have different opinions, they’re automatically offensive. People don’t listen to understand anymore. They listen to criticize and push their own views down others throats.

[@KeKe4Christ]

she obviously meant to say country but mistakenly said continent.

[@slumz-of-shaolin]

omg the idiots in these comments.

[@petakismyname4265]

I didnt know Raven had such devoted fans.

[@vividly94]

She doesn't. Just a bunch of reverse-racists trying to pry other people into their own, toxic, disgusting mentality because she's black.

[@MemrYou]

She have ideas and opinion's and she uses it. She have freedom of speech and she used it. Now you're mad ? Fuck Hollywood.

[@verutorres9946]

Me Mr. Who? She can have her *wrong* opinions but can't expect people to agree with her for that everybody has opinions even Hollywood so yeah it's her fault .

[@samcottrell5455]

Yeah,.... she stupid.

[@ctaylor1351]

I still love her! She tells her opinion and who she is. She makes no apologies for it. She stands her ground.

[@jennieeversole366]

This post is incorrect. She is amazing. Anything for a story

[@bethanieellis1205]

i agree with her about not being labeled

[@kandiequartz5008]

Me as well! I completely understand where she is coming from. People like her always get asked the same stupid question "are you mixed?". Hollywood gives her a hard time because she can't be controlled like the other puppets.

[@Leondrius]

Who you are is far more important than what "race" you are. We're all people, some lighter, some darker, some taller, some shorter, etc. I don't want to be put in a category either. I'm the only me there is.

[@gabegiron4516]

beth is loved. on the view she looked like a bird

[@gnsfreaky3251]

Leondrius I'm the only you there is to 🙁😦

[@a.r.mproductions5616]

I think that it’s awesome she wants everyone to be equal and treated as an individual instead of being labeled in a certain group. She wants to be her own person. I respect her even though I sometimes disagree with her.

[@vulcanlady1090]

Raven has always had a high I.Q., even as a precocious child. I applaud her for having the courage to live her truth, even if it meant standing alone and that girlfriend she was with, who dumped her at the time she needed her the most, was a weakling and was not good enough for Queen Raven. Talk about a strong black woman, Raven tops the cake! 💃🏾

[@privaylz3095]

Good for you, Raven. Still a fan and respect you even more now.

[@discobikerAndRosie]

I saw the Oprah interview. I don't agree with Raven's lifestyle but I agree when she said, "I'm not an African American, I'm an American." She's right! Some blacks came from the Caribbean. Some from Africa, & other places. I don't tell people I'm English/German/Swedish American. I'm just an American! Stop this stupid political correctness! It's stupid!

[@ChildofYAH]

Black people* not "blacks" I'm sure you'd be offended by "whites". Also, Caribbeans, Jamaicans, Haitians, Dominicans, Brazilians, Black Americans, etc all have African ancestry. They can't escape from what's in their blood. All black people are more African than anything else so this 'I'm not AA" is just another form of anti-black, self-hatred.

[@NaomiBarocsi]

Also shouldn't say you're American either. You're human, that's it. :)

[@JR1481M1]

That is a good argument.

[@boopytiko6546]

I was just I was just talking about does that work

[@bluenightsky]

Being gay is not a "lifestyle". 🙄

[@wandam3948]

she has a right to her opinions. the view is full of shit because they hired her for her edgy young personality but dont want her edgy opinions. in fact it wasn't bad at all what she said. she's not a robot she has her own mind.

[@VidweII]

A robot would be correct a lot more often.

[@welcomehome7628]

That's because the robot is programmed to think a certain way dumb ass.

[@blaxicandansa]

Wanda Molina I agree, It's really sad because once you become in the media's eye your opinions become judged by millions and you feel like you have to apologize and over explain your opinion as a human.

[@michellebrown3110]

There's things you say around your friends...and things you don't say in front of America...the name comment was for her friends j/s

[@AltoAtik]

I agree shes said some dumb shit but her opinions on race and labels was right on im on her side plus shes only human we all say stupid shit sometimes

[@marydufresne4999]

I relate to you Simon You said it just like it should be. But people just want to keep people separated.

[@bipulroy5119]

Even Today I Recall Her That's So Raven Which Had Poisoned Me at That Time... Even If It Goes Retelecast on TV Screen I Will Never Miss It... So Funny & Popular It Was Then!... Unthinkable... 😊😊😊

[@mikeyhughes766]

The problem is when people say some real shit at times motherfuckers dont know how to take it even if some of it was misunderstood. i feel her on some of her statements because she breaking free from that control of who they want u to be in the industry a fucking robot. Raven u do u fuck what anyone gotta say...u have an opinion and hold the power.

[@SSJKenpachiZaraki]

fucking yes

[@francinegray9383]

That's right, Mikey!

[@jerrillfreeman6209]

The talk live

[@trudiantjwilliams]

so right

[@unnamed715]

Agreed 110%!

[@galarxa]

She kinda mess up in somethings she wanted to express but i got the idea of what she wanted say

[@JerkVegas86]

Lol. What?

[@AliThaPhoenix]

I agree Shes lesbian but doesnt want lesbianism to define her. More gays should do that. Shes loyal to a man who practically raised her and I cant blame her for that. She wouldnt hire based on a name. All people use name based discrimination. Her dumbest statement was the continent thing. And she also should have claimed black seeing as black people got her to where she is.

[@valendussan]

same

[@diannanugin6493]

,,,,

[@mariejudge8575]

🥰 I Respect Raven For Stand Her Ground About Mr. Cosby! I'm Proud of Her!!! Signed: A Real Queen and Princess!!!

[@brenainnmacthomais]

I absolutely adore her! She’s a great actor and singer!

[@tagarikamaruza8263]

so Raven doesnt want to be labeled African american but calls herself american...isnt that a label

[@resseddep1077]

Tagarika Maruza there's an interview with her that she said she never said she was black and she consider herself african-american?2:40what?

[@killersquir1]

I'm not a Euro American. If you call me that I'll beat you up. Like the woman said, were Americans. Land of the free. Not this censorship Hollywood don't offend us or well turn on you and prohibit you from acting shit. If you like that, maybe go to Europe I hear they do that over there. Probably why the British and French are pussies now.

[@Marinexize]

Ha, didn't think about that...good point

[@butterflycheeksflowers2815]

Tagarika Maruza lol she useing a subsittute sugar to say she simply dont want to be called black when in fact she is who do she think she is

[@knowledgeborn4427]

She dont want to be labeled African American. She knows she American but dont want to be seen as African. Lots of malato ppl embraced there white side. Celebrities as well.

[@kingb3]

you guys left out how Ann Coulter slapped her ass down on her own the view with her own words.

[@lovedove2661]

King B hahaha yea that was epic.

[@donnahanna10565]

I did like that but she seems pretty real.I wish more of Hollywood would shut the F*ck up ! LOL

[@Lagacy2]

Funny you mention that because Ann Coulter gets annihilated every time she opens her mouth, bout time she found a rival in Raven Samone.

[@lovedove2661]

Renegade Zero You must be from the projects of Chicago if you even think raven has any intelligence to have a conversation with Anne. lol

[@Lagacy2]

Love Dove The Projects of Chicago? That's an entertaining notion, but ultimately false. I'm from no projects, but alas, my place of residence is irrelevant. Ann Coulter is the prime example of Fox News fodder. Getting utterly shit on by real political intellectuals. People look at her with the utmost intrigue because she opens her mouth and like you never fails to prove how completely stupid she is. If you think she has any semblance of intelligence you must have a minimum of two brain cells. That must be the case if your silly name and pisspoor grammar are any indication. Please don't message me again with your autistic rambling. Thanks.

[@dexterbakersr.1539]

Well That’s so Raven for you She’s so beautiful 😍

[@torreswaithe8607]

I'd say she's right for having stood up for Bill Cosby and the rest of the cast. Gratitude and loyalty.

[@leethrch]

I can't believe people got mad because she said she didn't want to be labelled, people would hate me!!

[@neneyounge]

Raven has always been smart and true to herself, that's how she was raised, to love herself and be who she is.

[@Letizia2810]

I’ve always liked her and I think she’s really cool and real. I love that she doesn’t like people to define her or label her. I love it. She’s a human… Fantastic.

[@jntolbert]

She’s adorable. I’m a fan, and she’s still very young. I’m sure we’ve all said things we reconsider later...it’s called learning and growing.

[@tajad7042]

I love raven, she’s unconventional and she’s technically correct! Shes just stating things that most feel but don’t have the balls to state.

[@IAmKenziePiper]

Facts 💯

[@wtf9599]

I literally have so much respect and empathy for Raven she's really stood her ground in hollywood from a young age and not to mention all while being gorgeous.

[@silviahammond6405]

I love Raven, She always came off as a individual. She's awesome. She's unique, and herself... That's why I've always liked her for her....

[@aaliyahmontgomery6775]

Now I remember why I liked raven syndrome because she reminds me of this girl raven brown that I had a crush her every since I was in school

[@MsEliteForever]

This is false. Shes working with Disney now on creating thats so Raven part two as a single parent.

[@Unloadonyou]

You must not have gotten to the end where they mention this. Suggestion: Next time watch the video first, then comment.

[@wholesome122]

Darude Sandstorm they imply that her career is over and then at the end it goes on to explain her next steps in her career. The video definitely contradicts itself.

[@xsanguine8]

Title says Hollywood won't use her anymore, end of the video points out that she went back to Disney...how is that a contradiction?

[@blacktanner4535]

Damn, people act as though she ran her car through a starbucks, and killed 40 people or something. sheeesh!!

[@blacktanner4535]

hydrolito ikr

[@ThecodbroZ11]

black tanner ikr ! It's ridiculous

[@royjackson872]

The problem is......this bitch,.......forgot, where the fuck, she came from!!!!!! She can go in the same pile of shit, as O.J.

[@alyssasparrow5983]

Roy Jackson And were would that be?? Do you know know were she was born? Why can't she just be American? Or Mexicans that are born in America be American? And also if a white person is from Africa and move to America what would that make them? Raven is black, Beautiful, and proud of who she is. A beautiful American woman.

[@sassysapphire1234]

Loved all her hair styles. Yes!!!!