That's So Raven Star Reveals Raven-Symoné Was NOT Originally Cast As Lead -- Due To 'Racism'!
perezhilton.comA former Disney star is making a shocking revelation about the early days of That’s So Raven… 2000s kids know Raven-Symoné starred in the popular series on Disney Channel from 2003 to 2007.
And between her leading role on the show and in the hit franchise Cheetah Girls, the 37-year-old singer became one of the biggest stars for the network back in the day.
However, we came dangerously close to a world where that never happened for Raven — and for a terrible reason! Related: Monique Coleman Says Disney Didn’t Invite Her On High School Musical 3 Press Tour Her co-star Anneliese van der Pol, who portrayed bestie Chelsea Daniels, revealed to Christy Carlson Romano on Tuesday’s episode of the Vulnerable podcast that when she first auditioned for the show, Raven wasn’t cast as the lead.
She was brought on to be the “sidekick.” WHAT?! The 38-year-old explained: Absolutely Psychic — what a horrible name! She continued: They actually cast it?!
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