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Controversy Surrounds Annelise Vanderpool's Claims About That's So Raven
Recently, actress Annelise Vanderpool, who played Chelsea on the beloved Disney Channel sitcom That's So Raven, made provocative claims during a podcast appearance that have ignited heated debate among fans and critics alike. Vanderpool alleged that racism played a role in the show's initial casting decisions, asserting that the showrunners did not initially foresee Raven-Symoné as the lead and instead cast her as a sidekick, allegedly due to racial biases.