Raven-Symoné Talks Former Castmates, Marriage & Body Image

On this episode of ‘Stepping Into The Shade Room,’ Raven-Symoné steps in to discuss her career, relationships over the years, marriage, and rumors! While speaking with Thembi, Symoné opened up about growing up in the spotlight, navigating fame after the success of ‘That’s So Raven‘ and ‘The Cheetah Girls,’ and facing body image concerns, opening up about plastic surgery, beauty trends, and more!

Raven-Symoné Speaks On Body Trends & Undergoing Two Breast Reductions & Liposuction Before The Age Of 18

About 16 minutes into the sitdown, Raven-Symoné opened up about the pervasiveness of body trends and undergoing two extreme surgeries before the age of 18. Speaking transparently, Symoné admitted that she asked to undergo the liposuction. However, she never wanted the breast reduction surgeries.

“I hope that we remember this: when it comes to trends for body… to surgically distress your body and your temple to match a trend, no matter how long it is, hurts my heart for those who have to go through that,” Symoné shared for those with similar experiences. “And everything changes — I think it’s the grace that you give people that don’t look like the trend at the time that matters…”

The Former Disney Channel Star Talks Her Relationship With Orlando Brown

About 31 minutes into the interview, Raven-Symoné was asked about her former co-star, Orlando Brown. Symoné explained that she recently saw a clip where Brown said she wants to be a “man so bad.” In response, Symoné explained that his comment was “a little disrespectful.”

“You don’t talk to me, you don’t know the journey that I’m going through — especially in my community. It’s not that, actually. There’s a spectrum of human expression, and that’s what I sit on. But again, get your coin, boo. Don’t you get paid for interviews? I’m gonna stay out of his business,” Symone ultimately concluded.

Scroll above to watch her comments and full sitdown!

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