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.
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Head of the Class
as Darlene Merriman
Episodes: 114
First Aired: Sep 17, 1986
Sparks
as Wilma Cuthbert
Episodes: 40
First Aired: Aug 26, 1996
Riverdale
as Sierra McCoy
Episodes: 29
First Aired: Jan 26, 2017
Ambitions
as Stephanie Carlisle
Episodes: 18
First Aired: Jun 18, 2019
Batwoman
as Jada Jet
Episodes: 13
First Aired: Oct 06, 2019
Courthouse
as Suzanne Graham
Episodes: 11
First Aired: Sep 13, 1995
Angel Street
as Detective Anita King
Episodes: 8
First Aired: Sep 15, 1992
Chuck
as Jane Bentley
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 24, 2007
90210
as Cheryl Harwood
Episodes: 3
First Aired: Sep 02, 2008
Head of the Class
as Darlene
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Nov 04, 2021
Once Upon a Time
as Eudora
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Oct 23, 2011
One on One
as Sheila Kerr
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 03, 2001
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Denise
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 10, 1990
The Cosby Show
as Susanne
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 20, 1984
Burn Notice
as Kandi
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 28, 2007
Love Boat: The Next Wave
as Dana Chase
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 13, 1998
DAG
as Jennifer Daggett
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 14, 2000
Drop Dead Diva
as Anne Simpson
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 12, 2009
Man Seeking Woman
as Vicki Claus
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 14, 2015
Suburgatory
as Tulsa
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 28, 2011
Nikita
as Mary Miracle
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 09, 2010
Lucifer
as Leila Simms
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 25, 2016
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
as Token Ware
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Apr 16, 1983
Retired at 35
as Dr. Keller
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 19, 2011
The First Family
as Melanie
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Sep 22, 2012
Saints & Sinners
Episodes: 21
First Aired: Mar 14, 2007
About Him
Episodes: 14
First Aired: Feb 29, 2016
The Game
Episodes: 7
First Aired: Oct 01, 2006
In the House
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Apr 10, 1995
The View
as Self
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Aug 11, 1997
Cosby
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 16, 1996
Me and the Boys
Episodes: 2
First Aired: Sep 20, 1994
Diff'rent Strokes
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 03, 1978
E! True Hollywood Story
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 21, 1996
Moesha
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jan 23, 1996
The Wendy Williams Show
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 14, 2008
Intimate Portrait
as Self
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Nov 14, 1993
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jul 16, 2009
25 Words or Less
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Aug 06, 2018
HBO First Look
Episodes: 1
First Aired: Jun 12, 1992
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