34-year-old That's So Raven star, Raven-Symoné, recently opened up in an interview with People about her experience dealing with body shaming in Hollywood.
Which, in case you didn't know, is a very serious problem.
She also explained how her famous 2013 hiatus was just what she needed to get to know herself and her sexuality: "I had time to think for myself."
We're not used to seeing this side of Raven and her personal life, so it's a big deal!
“I’m scared,” she said. “I’m not used to putting my personal life out there.”
I don't blame her! The media can be scary!
Fans were super happy for the star when she made the announcement.
“I got married to a woman who understands me," she wrote on Instagram.
“I love you Mrs. Pearman-Maday! Let’s tear this world a new [expletive]!!! I’s married NOW.”
These two are adorable! They deserve all the happiness in the world.
Which makes sense, since stepping away from the limelight meant she had the opportunity to focus on herself.
“What it did was help me with my sexuality,” she said. “I actually had time to think for myself".
"It helped me realize that I’m kind of addicted to the industry because of the fact I had been in it for so long."
She isn't the first star to say something like this!
"Because I was getting very toxic to myself and others.”
“My whole life is kind of based on what the industry wants," she said.
She revealed that the early 2000s were a difficult time for her because that is when she began to experience body-shaming.
Which, if you know anything about Hollywood, is a very real and awful problem.
She said that nowadays she understands that people come in all different shapes and sizes, and that helped her get past the haters.
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!
Fortunately, she is long-passed that difficult period of her career and revealed that now, she is finally "taking control" of her life.
“I push myself aside so much to make sure that my career is on point that I don’t always take care of my mental health,” she said.
One day at a time, am I right everyone?
“I’m still growing into who I am and still figuring it out," she said. We all are!
You go, girl! Speak your truth and live your best life!
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