
Cast
Robin Givens
Acting
Cast
Robin Givens
Known for
Acting
Born
1964-11-27
From
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Robin Simone Givens
Biography
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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Boomerang
as Jacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer

Last Looks
as Fontella Davis

Kimi
as Angela's Mother

The Perfect Match
as Geneva

Gully
as Irma

Blankman
as Kimberly Jonz

Head of State
as Kim

Little Hercules
as Dana

God's Not Dead 2
as Principal Kinney

Breathe
as Nurse Nancy

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
as Abby

Dear Christmas
as Penny

Antibody
as Dr. Rachel Saverini

Tyson
as Self - Ex-Wife

Captive Hearts
as Jade Marlo

Dangerous Intentions
as Kaye Ferrar

A Rage in Harlem
as Imabelle

Never Heard
as Shala Davis

God Bless the Broken Road
as Karena Williams

He's Not Worth Dying For
as Cher

Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as Iyanna

The Elite
as Ashe

A Face to Die For
as Claudia

Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol
as Self (with husband Mike Tyson) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Foreign Student
as April

Definitely Divorcing
as Monica

The Women of Brewster Place
as Kiswana / Melanie Browne

The Penthouse
as Dinah St. Clair

A Good Night to Die
as Dana

Beverly Hills Madam
as April Baxter

Michael Jordan: An American Hero
as Juanita Vanoy / Juanita Jordan

Perfect Match
as Wedding Coordinator

The Making of Trump
as Self (archive footage)

Enemies Among Us
as Gloria

Airplane vs Volcano
as Lisa Whitmore

The Expendables
as Randy

Hollywood Wives: The New Generation
as Kyndra

Everything's Jake
as Publisher

Preaching To The Pastor
as Dr. Williams

Dreams I Never Had
as Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez

A New Diva's Christmas Carol
as Sahra

The Products of the American Ghetto
as Penny

Should've Put a Ring On It
as Sherri

Love Chronicles
as Monifa Burly

On Angel's Wings
as Amber

Spinning Out of Control
as Erin

God Send Me A Man
as Kim

Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson
as Self (archive footage)

The Pastor's Secret

Christmas Rescue

The Love You Save
as Alexis

A Christmas to Remember
as Veronica

Four Seasons
as Helen

JK's House
as Dr. Amber Jenkins

Will a Man Rob God?

Waiting For Angels
as Jack's Daughter

Deadly Ruphoria
as Kim

A Mother's Prayer
as Brenda

Church Girl
as Cat