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Robin Simone Givens (November 27, 1964) is an American actress and model. She's best known for her roles as Jada Jet in CW's Batwoman, Stephanie Carlisle in OWN's drama Ambitions, Sierra McCoy in CW's Riverdale, Abby in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, Kim in Head of State, Wilma Cuthbert on UPN's 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 ABC's sitcom Head of the Class.
She first began acting in 1985 with an appearance on The Cosby Show, followed by roles in Diff'rent 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 magazine's "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 I'm Ready Productions play Men, Money & Golddiggers. She starred in the 2009 stage play A Mother's 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 Valentine's 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.
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Filmography
all 111
Movies 71
TV Shows 40
Director 11
self 7
Christmas Rescue (2023)
Favorite Son Christmas (2023)
The Nana Project (2023)
A New Diva's Christmas Carol (2022)
The Christmas Clapback (2022)
He's Not Worth Dying For (2022)
Kimi (2022)
Last Looks (2022)
A Jenkins Family Christmas (2021)
Head of the Class (2021)
Haunted Trail (2021)
Horror Noire (2021)
Gully (2021)
Favorite Son (2021)
Dear Christmas (2020)
A Murder to Remember (2020)
Nancy Drew (2019)
Batwoman (2019)
Ambitions (2019)
The Products of the American Ghetto (2018)
Never Heard (2018)
God Bless the Broken Road (2018)
Dreams I Never Had (2018)
Dynasty (2017)
Riverdale (2017)
God's Not Dead 2 (2016)
About Him (2016)
Definitely Divorcing (2016)
Lucifer (2016)
The Making of Trump (2015)
A Christmas to Remember (2015)
Perfect Match (2015)
Man Seeking Woman (2015)
On Angel's Wings (2014)
Airplane vs Volcano (2014)
Four Seasons (2014)
JK's House (2013)
Will a Man Rob God? (2013)
Marriage Material (2013)
Waiting For Angels (2012)
Church Girl (2012)
The Pastor's Secret (2012)
Once Upon a Time (2011)
Suburgatory (2011)
The Love You Save (2011)
Breathe (2011)
Should've Put a Ring On It (2011)
Retired at 35 (2011)
Nikita (2010)
Enemies Among Us (2010)
Little Hercules (2009)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
Drop Dead Diva (2009)
God Send Me A Man (2009)
Preaching To The Pastor (2009)
A Mother's Prayer (2009)
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys (2008)
90210 (2008)
The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
Tyson (2008)
Chuck (2007)
Burn Notice (2007)
Saints & Sinners (2007)
The Game (2006)
Restraining Order (2006)
Captive Hearts (2005)
Flip the Script (2005)
Hollywood Wives: The New Generation (2003)
Love Chronicles (2003)
Head of State (2003)
A Good Night to Die (2003)
Antibody (2002)
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs (2002)
Spinning Out of Control (2001)
The Elite (2001)
DAG (2000)
Everything's Jake (2000)
The Expendables (2000)
Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999)
Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998)
The View (1997)
Cosby (1996)
Sparks (1996)
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
La Vengeance à double face (1996)
A Face to Die For (1996)
Moesha (1996)
Courthouse (1995)
In the House (1995)
Dangerous Intentions (1995)
Me and the Boys (1994)
Blankman (1994)
Foreign Student (1994)
Intimate Portrait (1993)
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson (1993)
Angel Street (1992)
Angel Street (1992)
Boomerang (1992)
HBO First Look (1992)
A Rage in Harlem (1991)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol (1990)
The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
The Penthouse (1989)
Head of the Class (1986)
Beverly Hills Madam (1986)
The Cosby Show (1984)
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983)
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
The Women of Brewster Place
The Sin Choice
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GenderFemale
Birthday1964-11-27 (59 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
ReligionCatholic Church
RelationshipsMike Tyson (1988-01-01 - 1989-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsRobin Simone Givens
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