Robin Simone Givens (November 27, 1964) is an American actress and model. Shes best known for her roles as Jada Jet in CWs Batwoman, Stephanie Carlisle in OWNs drama Ambitions, Sierra McCoy in CWs Riverdale, Abby in Tyler Perrys The Family That Preys, Kim in Head of State, Wilma Cuthbert on UPNs sitcom Sparks, Jacqueline Broyer in Boomerang, Imabelle in A Rage in Harlem, Kiswana on the miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, and Darlene Merriman on ABCs sitcom Head of the Class.She first began acting in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show, followed by roles in Diffrent Strokes and the 1986 television film Beverly Hills Madam, opposite Faye Dunaway. That same year, she landed her breakthrough role as rich girl Darlene Merriman on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class - she reprised her role in the 2021 HBO remake.In 1989, while starring in Head of the Class, she appeared in The Women of Brewster Place with Oprah Winfrey. She later starred in the feature films A Rage in Harlem (1991) and Boomerang (1992).In 1994, she posed nude for Playboy magazine. She was ranked No. 88 on Empire magazines 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History list in May 1995.From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play Chicago. From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play Chicago. In 2007, she toured the country playing a part in the Im Ready Productions play Men, Money & Golddiggers. She starred in the 2009 stage play A Mothers Prayer.After meeting in March 1986, she married boxer Mike Tyson on February 7, 1988. Tyson was then estimated to have $50 million, and they did not have a prenuptial agreement. In October 1988, Givens filed for divorce, citing spousal abuse and was granted a temporary restraining order. Tyson sought an annulment, accusing her of stealing millions of dollars and manipulating the public. She responded by filing a $125 million libel suit for defamation. Their divorce was finalized on Valentines Day in 1989. She was the spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years.In 1993 she adopted her first son, Michael Buddy Givens. In 1997, she married her tennis instructor, Svetozar Marinković; she filed for divorce months later. In 1999, she had a biological son, William Billy Jensen, with tennis player Murphy Jensen. They dated from 1999 until 2002.In June 2007, she released her autobiography Grace Will Lead Me Home.From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Claudia
Film 1996
Publisher
Film 2000
Dr. Rachel Saverini
Film 2002
Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan
Film 1999
Abby
Film 2008
Angela's Mother
Film 2022
Fontella Davis
Film 2022
Sherri
Film 2011
Jade Marlo
Film 2005
Kyndra
Film 2003
Ashe
Film 2001
Dr. Williams
Film 2009
Alexis
Film 2011
Kiswana / Melanie Browne
Film 1989
Jack's Daughter
Film 2012
Cat
Film 2012
Brenda
Film 2009
Cher
Film 2022
Film 2012
Film 2013
Lisa Whitmore
Film 2014
Kim
Film 2009
Film 2023
Helen
Film 2014
Erin
Film 2001
Sahra
Film 2022
Wedding Coordinator
Film 2015
Self (archive footage)
Film 2015
Veronica
Film 2015
Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez
Film 2018
Dinah St. Clair
Film 1989
Kaye Ferrar
Film 1995
Karena Williams
Film 2018
Dr. Amber Jenkins
Film 2013
Shala Davis
Film 2018
Iyanna
Film 2002
Self (with husband Mike Tyson) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film 1990
Self - Ex-Wife
Film 2008
Self (archive footage)
Film 1993
Claudia
Film 1996
Tv 1995
Tv 2006
Self
Tv 1997
Denise
Tv 1990
Susanne
Tv 1984
Tv 1978
Wilma Cuthbert
Tv 1996
Tv 1996
Tv 2007
Kandi
Tv 2007
Tv 1996
Tv 1996
Dana Chase
Tv 1998
Jennifer Daggett
Tv 2000
Anne Simpson
Tv 2009
Jada Jet
Tv 2019
Tv 2008
Tv 1994
Detective Anita King
Tv 1992
Suzanne Graham
Tv 1995
Vicki Claus
Tv 2015
Tulsa
Tv 2011
Mary Miracle
Tv 2010
Jane Bentley
Tv 2007
Self
Tv 1993
Darlene
Tv 2021
Leila Simms
Tv 2016
Cheryl Harwood
Tv 2008
Tv 2016
Token Ware
Tv 1983
Sierra McCoy
Tv 2017
Eudora
Tv 2011
Dr. Keller
Tv 2011
Self - Guest
Tv 2009
Stephanie Carlisle
Tv 2019
Melanie
Tv 2012
Tv 2018
Sheila Kerr
Tv 2001
Tv 1992