Raven Symone Returns to TV

Hello Beautiful is reporting that Raven Symone will returning to television as the lead role in a new ABC comedy series, The Great State of Georgia. Suggested Reading What’s Black at Sundance 2026: Movies, Documentaries and More! Athletes Who Became More Successful Than Their Professional Athlete Fathers! The Most Exciting Tours From Black Artists in…

Hello Beautiful is reporting that Raven Symone will returning to television as the lead role in a new ABC comedy series, The Great State of Georgia.

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It’s described as a “multi-cam series about an exuberant plus-sized performer from the South and her science geek best friend who try to make headway in New York City.” Wait a minute. She’s still considered “plus-sized” after all that weight loss? Hollywood is rough.

Luckily, Raven has always had a healthy sense of self-esteem. Remember when she said, “I thought I looked fabulous before and nobody else did. So, whatever”?

We can think of a few actresses who could take a lesson in body image — not to mention gracefully transitioning from child-star fame — from this celeb.

Read more at Hello Beautiful.

In other news: Stevie Wonder to Enter Apollo’s Hall of Fame.

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