Black Child Actors That Are Succeeding…And Struggling
Good News: Raven-Symoné
Raven just might be the most successful child star out. Of course, Raven-Symoné got her start as Olivia on “The Cosby Show,” both standing and showing out with her comedic timing and just all around sinister cuteness (who remembers the “Rudy and Olivia had a fight” episode?). And work didn’t stop for her after the show ended. Raven starred in “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” and in movies (both feature and TV) like Dr. Doolittle, The Cheetah Girls movies and Revenge of the Bridesmaids. She also, of course, starred in the Disney show, “That’s So Raven” as the amusing lead character. Don’t act like you never got caught singing that theme song! Now, Raven is back (and really tiny all of a sudden) as a small town girl trying to make it in the big city in the “State of Georgia” on ABC Family. Can’t stop. Won’t stop.
