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Stop Fronting On Raven Symoné

Too many of America’s sweethearts have left a rancid taste in our mouths. The next time you throw-up (in your mouth) when a former childhood star flashes “the box,” think of Raven Symoné. No we didn’t stutter, the Raven Symoné. So what, she doesn’t fit the bill of the architype slim-fit, model-type figure of childhood actress-turned-socialite, but that’s only because she’s too busy eating off her fame.

The former Cosby Show star’s resumé boasts a strong four year run of her own Disney sitcom That’s So Raven, a handful of tween-friendly film roles, especially her executive produced flick College Road Trip with Martin Lawrence, and her fourth r&b album dropping next Tuesday. All that aside, the only way left to sum up Raven is in the words of MC Serch on the first episode of Miss Rap Supreme, “Strong. Black. Woman.”

That said, you wouldn’t hit that? Granted, if you don’t like your milkshakes thick, Raven might not be up your alley. But she’s attractive, has a pretty smile, and like most top and hip-heavy women, she damn sure has a lot of love to offer. So, when you flip through the album sleeve of her self-titled album next week, think again before you write off the last of America’s sweethearts. Watch a clip of the classy young lady on Chelsea Lately after the jump.