Raven-Symoné made a public appearance at the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation's 51st Annual Gracie Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday. The 40-year-old former child star, best known for her breakout role as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show from 1989 to 1992, took the stage at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. She wore a black pantsuit over a white blouse, paired with patent leather Prada loafers.
Introducing Stevie Wonder
The five-time Emmy nominee introduced legendary singer Stevie Wonder, who surprised the audience by honoring journalist Adai Lamar for her coverage of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. The event celebrated women in media.
Bill Cosby Controversy
In November 2024, Raven-Symoné faced backlash for comments about Bill Cosby, saying one must "separate the creator from the creation" regarding his sexual assault allegations. On the Hate to Break It to Ya podcast, she stated, "The creation changed America. Changed television... He's also been accused of some horrific things. That does not excuse, but that's his personal [life]." Cosby, 88, was convicted in 2018 and jailed, but his conviction was overturned in 2021. Recently, a civil jury awarded Donna Motsinger $59.25 million in damages for an alleged assault in 1972.
Career Highlights
After The Cosby Show, Raven-Symoné appeared on Hangin' With Mr. Cooper and in films like Dr. Doolittle and The Princess Diaries. In 2003, she starred in Disney's That's So Raven as Raven Baxter, a psychic teen, which ran for four seasons. She later appeared on The View and starred in the spin-off Raven's Home, which was canceled in 2024 after six seasons.
Recent Projects
Raven-Symoné was replaced as host of the game show Scrabble but remains an executive producer. She has a mystery role in Adam Shankman's action comedy Stop! That! Train!, releasing June 12, alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar and others. She also works as an influencer and co-hosts the podcast Tea Time with her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday, whom she married in 2018.
