Raven-Symon Dismisses Critics, Stands By 'Animal' Comment

Raven-Symon received a hailstorm of criticism after her appearance on Mondays episode of The View, when she questioned whether the intent of former Univision host Rodner Figueroas comments on Michelle Obama resembling a cast member from Planet of the Apes was racist-like.

Symon, who was serving as a guest host on the episode, joined the panel's discussion on the story and said, some people look like animals. I look like a bird. So can I be mad if somebody calls me a Toucan Sam?

As expected, her comments didnt sit too well with fans on social media -- and later prompted the actress to clarify her statements on Twitter.

Now, during an interview with The Daily Beast, the 29-year-old Thats So Raven star responded to critics who disapproved of her comments on the daytime talks show.

I dont think they heard what I said. I did not defend the man, she admitted during the interview. I said that what he said was very distasteful. And I think that the organization is in the right to fire him. And I dont believe that she looks like a racially charged animal that has been connected to the black community for years and yearsHowever, I do know people that look like animals!

Read more of Raven Symons interview with The Daily Beast here .