Raven-Symoné Pens Memoir, Reflects on Childhood Fame and Industry Challenges

Raven-Symoné, a 39-year-old actress, is currently working on a memoir to share her life story. In a recent podcast appearance, she teased that the book will cover the "s*** that we went through" during her childhood fame, though she acknowledged the need to be cautious about what she can reveal without facing legal consequences.

Raven-Symoné started acting at the age of 3, landing a role on the iconic "The Cosby Show" before going on to headline her own Disney Channel series and multiple made-for-TV movies. Despite her early success, she admits that she "didn't feel safe" to talk about the challenges she faced, feeling different from her peers in the industry.

Now, decades after the end of her hit show "That's So Raven," Raven-Symoné has returned to the Disney Channel for a spinoff series, "Raven's Home." In this role, she has made a point of mentoring her young co-stars, imparting lessons about professionalism and the realities of the entertainment industry. She takes pride in seeing her former castmates succeed in their careers and personal lives.