Raven-Symoné and wife Miranda Pearman-Maday first met at a gay bar in West Hollywood in 2015

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Despite meeting in 2015, Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday chose to keep their relationship low-key for five years. Their love remained shrouded in privacy until their marriage in June 2020.

Reflecting on their decision to publicly acknowledge their relationship and share the news of their wedding, Raven-Symoné expressed to ET in January 2021, “We are not ignorant to the fact that when something so big comes out — especially for me, who has been private with their life and their dating life for so long — we were prepared. We weren’t prepared for how fast it took off and how many people showed love.”

Raven-Symoné gained prominence from a young age, starting with her role as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show at just 3 years old. She later starred as Raven Baxter on Disney’s That’s So Raven, and found success with The Cheetah Girls movie series. Miranda, on the other hand, worked in executive assistant roles before transitioning to a career as a social media manager in 2017.

Much like the psychic abilities Raven-Symoné’s character exhibits on That’s So Raven, Miranda foresaw her future with the actress following their initial encounter.

“I just knew, and then in June of 2020, I was proven correct,” Miranda shared in February 2023 during an interview with Raven-Symoné on Entertainment Tonight.

From their discreet romance to their married life, here’s a comprehensive look at Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday’s relationship.

2015: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday meet at a gay bar in West Hollywood

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Although Raven-Symoné and Miranda kept their relationship under wraps until they tied the knot, they decided to share the story of their first meeting in a Q&A video on their YouTube channel, 8 PM. During the video, they recounted how they crossed paths at a gay bar in West Hollywood where Raven-Symoné was hosting a karaoke night.

Miranda revealed to [publication name redacted] in June 2023 that the moment she locked eyes with Raven-Symoné, she felt an instant connection. Just two days later, they went on their first date and found themselves engrossed in conversation for hours. They were so absorbed in their discussion that they didn’t realize they hadn’t left the car yet, and it was already 10 p.m.

“I went to a birthday party with her after,” Miranda said. “It was one of those things where you didn’t want the person to ever leave.”

“As good lesbians do, we never did,” Raven-Symoné added.

June 16, 2020: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday secretly get married

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On June 16, 2020, Raven-Symoné and Miranda secretly tied the knot in a small ceremony in the front garden of actress Debbie Allen’s home in Los Angeles and officiated by their friend Erica Summers. Raven-Symoné shared the news two days later on Instagram alongside photographs of her wedding day.

“I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy, from breakfast to midnight snack, from stage to home,” Raven-Symoné captioned the since-deleted photo of her and Miranda embracing on their wedding day.

In a now-deleted post, Raven-Symoné expressed her gratitude to her loved ones, writing, “Thank you to all those who helped and for those who understand why it was small during this time.”

Miranda also shared glimpses from their wedding day on her Instagram Stories. She posted a photo of the two sitting in a car, with Raven-Symoné tenderly kissing her forehead, and a selfie of herself standing beside Raven-Symoné, adorned in her veil.

“What is more joyful than celebrating true love with a few close friends, vivid rainbow braids, loving vows and chic Gucci jumpsuits,”

June 24, 2020: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday reflect on their wedding

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Raven-Symoné and Miranda opened up to PEOPLE in June 2020 about their feelings after getting married.

“Miranda makes me feel confident and empowered in an entirely new way. We planned our ceremony together, and it was a true reflection of our love and partnership,” Raven-Symoné shared.

Miranda called the wedding “perfect,” adding, “It was joyful, intimate, filled with laughter, great food, music and a last-minute peanut butter delivery for me — all things I know my future with Raven will hold. I feel so grateful to be doing life with my love!”

April 14, 2021: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday start a YouTube channel

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Raven-Symoné and Miranda launched their YouTube channel, 8 PM, in April 2021. In their first video, the couple revealed they would cover various topics, including lifestyle, skincare, health, art and hair. They continued posting videos through June 2022, with their last video being a discussion on addiction during a “tea time” chat.

As of 2023, Raven-Symoné and Miranda’s channel has amassed over 42,000 subscribers.

May 26, 2021: Raven-Symoné says she and Miranda Pearman-Maday want four children

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The Raven’s Home star told Entertainment Tonight that she and her wife want to each carry a child, and she also shared they want four children altogether.

“I want four kids. I want a big family,” Raven-Symoné said. “I want to be able to make sure that the gatherings at the dinner table and the gatherings at holidays are full of excitement and fun.”

Miranda added, “And we share that in common, wanting that really kind of picturesque, family dinner, loud, house, the things we didn’t really grow up with.”

“They don’t all have to come from our bodies, though, and I don’t think they should,” the actress said, as her wife added that she and Raven-Symoné both hope to each carry a child.

June 1, 2021: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday discuss prioritizing mental health in their relationship

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In a YouTube video on their channel, Raven-Symoné and Miranda discussed how they use therapy to strengthen their relationship. Miranda shared that her therapist advised her to express her needs openly, encouraging her to simply say, “Hi, love. I miss you,” when she feels the need for affection or connection with Raven-Symoné.

Later in the video, Raven-Symoné added, “We both go to therapy. We each have our own approach to it. I just want to express how much I love you and acknowledge that your journey toward mental health and self-improvement has inspired me to do the same. I believe that taking care of our mental health will not only benefit our relationship personally but also how we present ourselves to the public and how we relate to ourselves.”

June 16, 2021: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday celebrate their first anniversary

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Both Raven-Symoné and Miranda celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Instagram. Miranda shared several photos of the couple, including some wedding day snaps.

“In celebration of one year of marriage … let’s remember how after taking my $5 amazon veil off i only wore a car hat, sunglasses and a mask for the rest of the year! happy anniversary @ravensymone you’re my everything ♥️,” she wrote in the caption.

Miranda also posted a throwback video from the early years of their relationship.

July 1, 2021: Raven-Symoné says Miranda Pearman-Maday inspired her to lose weight

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Raven-Symoné told E! News in July 2021 that Miranda, who she referred to as an “amazing woman,” inspired her to lose 28 lbs.

“This was because we want to have a life together,” she said.

Raven-Symoné continued, “She doesn’t want to take me to an early grave, and I want to make sure I am there for her in the best health possible.”

After receiving “horrendous numbers” during a doctor’s appointment, Raven-Symoné started on her weight-loss journey.

Referring to Miranda, Raven-Symoné added, “I want to make sure I am there for her in the best health possible.”

July 17, 2021: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday attend the Daytime Emmy Awards

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The Masked Singer alum hosted the Daytime Emmy Awards for Children’s and Animation and made a rare red carpet appearance with Miranda at the event. They both wore head-to-toe black, with Raven-Symoné sporting a black duster jacket layered over a black bra and paired with distinctive black boots. Miranda donned a black sleeveless dress with midriff cut-outs.

December 25, 2021: Raven-Symoné shares her Christmas card with Miranda Pearman-Maday

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For the 2021 holiday season, Raven-Symoné shared an animated Christmas card featuring her and Miranda wearing all black. The festive animations included reindeer antlers for Miranda and a Santa hat for Raven-Symoné.

“Happy Holidays from The Pearman-Maday’s! We have all been through some incomprehensible times, some of us have made it out and some of us haven’t,” Raven-Symoné captioned the image. “The years to come are bright since such a shadow has been looming over us all. Be well, be kind, be truthful, be genuine, be successful, but most of all BE LOVE.”

February 14, 2022: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday share sweet posts on Valentine’s Day

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For Valentine’s Day 2022, Miranda shared photos on Instagram featuring a rose and herself and Raven-Symoné dressed in pastel-colored outfits. She captioned the image, “We got dressed today. Happy love day lover. You’re fun.”

In the comments, Raven-Symoné responded, “Love you, too, beautiful lady.”

March 28, 2022: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday walk the red carpet at the Elton John AIDS Foundation party

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Raven-Symoné and Miranda walked the red carpet together to support the Elton John Aids Foundation. Attending the foundation’s Academy Awards viewing party, Raven-Symoné shared on her Instagram that she was wearing a vintage beaded dress and a custom cape and gloves by Brea Stinson.

April 6, 2022: Raven-Symoné credits Miranda Pearman-Maday with helping her to feel more secure

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In April 2022, Raven-Symoné appeared on PEOPLE (the TV Show!) and discussed self-care.

“I believe in therapy. I believe in the couch,” Raven-Symoné said. “I have been guarded my whole entire career because of what I’ve been taught to do, because of the people around me, because of my childhood.”

During the interview, Raven-Symoné credited Miranda with helping her break down some of the self-protective barriers she put up as a kid.

“Me getting married to Miranda has helped a lot,” she added. “The people who are now on my team have really set a foundation that makes me feel comfortable enough because I know that somebody has my back.”

April 11, 2022: Raven-Symoné reveals Miranda Pearman-Maday “never saw That’s So Raven“

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During an appearance on The Tamron Hall Show in April 2022, Raven-Symoné said her wife never watched the Disney series she starred in as a young girl.

“She never saw That’s So Raven before she met me,” Raven-Symoné shared with Tamron Hall. “It’s fantastic! Imagine being in a relationship with someone who doesn’t look at you like a famous person even though you have been famous your whole entire life. You get to be seen.”

Raven-Symoné further explained, “Miranda provided me with a reality, with an honest conversation to the point where she forgets that I’m Raven-Symoné or doesn’t even consider me that person.”

December 2022: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday travel to their holiday celebrations in a Maserati

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After several days of airline cancellations and delays during the holiday rush, Raven-Symoné and Miranda decided to skip flying and travel to their destinations in a rented Maserati.

Raven-Symoné posted a series of images on Instagram inside and around the luxury car, thanking car rental company Turo in the caption.

“@turo had me in my feelings this holiday season,” Raven-Symoné wrote. “While flights were gettin canceled @mirandamaday and I were crusin in the maziii. Oh wee.”

June 26, 2023: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday announce the launch of their new podcast

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Raven-Symoné and her wife opened up to PEOPLE in June 2023 about their decision to launch a new iHeartRadio podcast, The Best Podcast Ever.

On the show, the married couple welcome guests like Demi Lovato, Meghan Trainor, and JoJo Siwa, and discuss a topic decided by a random word generator.

“I feel like we make it really easy for people to talk to us. We are in our pajamas and don’t feel stuck up or stuffy,” Raven-Symoné said. “We always have fun, wife banter back and forth…” Miranda added, “…and bicker the most.”

They explained they stopped production on their YouTube channel because they didn’t have extra help, but still wanted to collaborate creatively.

“I think it’s really important to show our generation a lesbian couple that’s multiracial who can work together, tells the truth and doesn’t sugar coat things with real sugar,” Raven-Symoné added. “Obviously, we have our persona. But every day, you’re getting us. It’s what we want for our lives and the trajectory of our careers. I think it’s special to see that. I mean, I didn’t see that as a kid.”

June 27, 2023: Miranda Pearman-Maday opens up about hesitating to sign an NDA at the beginning of her relationship with Raven-Symoné

Miranda disclosed that two months into her relationship with Raven-Symoné, she was asked to sign an NDA — and she wasn’t happy about it.

“I was kind of like, ‘No, I’m not gonna sign that. That’s crazy.’ I didn’t like doing it,” she shared.

Raven-Symoné echoed her sentiments, stating that she also disliked the notion because it “changes the dynamic of a relationship.” However, she mentioned that her mother and agents urged her to enforce it to prevent tabloid gossip.

“At the time, the people in charge of my career felt it was important,” Raven-Symoné shared. “They would search online and see everybody’s personal business out there — they didn’t want that for me. I guess ya’ll didn’t know my business back then, so thank God. But you do now!”

August 7, 2023: Raven-Symoné celebrates Miranda Pearman-Maday’s 36th birthday

Raven-Symoné organized a surprise birthday celebration for Miranda at their Los Angeles home. The guest list included numerous friends, among them JoJo Siwa.

“To @mirandamaday #happybirthday to my wife, lover, partner, and friend. Thank you for being empathetic, driven, and magical,” Raven-Symoné penned on Instagram. “You are loved by me and so many. 🧚🏼‍♂️ #youfeelit? I love you.”

April 5, 2024: Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday attend the Hulu on Disney+ launch event

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The couple posed together on the red carpet at the Hulu on Disney+ launch event in Los Angeles. Raven-Symoné donned a silky shirt and shorts matching set, while Miranda rocked an all-black ensemble.