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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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Deadly Ruphoria
as Kim

Christmas Rescue

A New Diva's Christmas Carol
as Sahra

He's Not Worth Dying For
as Cher

Kimi
as Angela's Mother

Last Looks
as Fontella Davis

Head of the Class
as Darlene

Gully
as Irma

Dear Christmas
as Penny

Batwoman
as Jada Jet

Ambitions
as Stephanie Carlisle

The Fix
as Julianne Johnson

The Products of the American Ghetto
as Penny

Never Heard
as Shala Davis

God Bless the Broken Road
as Karena Williams

25 Words or Less
as Self

Dreams I Never Had
as Prosecuting Attorney Hernandez

Riverdale
as Sierra McCoy

God's Not Dead 2
as Principal Kinney

The Perfect Match
as Geneva

About Him

Definitely Divorcing
as Monica

Lucifer
as Leila Simms

The Making of Trump
as Self (archive footage)

A Christmas to Remember
as Veronica

Perfect Match
as Wedding Coordinator

Man Seeking Woman
as Vicki Claus

On Angel's Wings
as Amber

Airplane vs Volcano
as Lisa Whitmore

Four Seasons
as Helen

JK's House
as Dr. Amber Jenkins

Will a Man Rob God?

The First Family
as Melanie

Waiting For Angels
as Jack's Daughter

Church Girl
as Cat
The Pastor's Secret

Once Upon a Time
as Eudora

Suburgatory
as Tulsa

The Love You Save
as Alexis

Breathe
as Nurse Nancy

Should've Put a Ring On It
as Sherri

Retired at 35
as Dr. Keller

Nikita
as Mary Miracle

Enemies Among Us
as Gloria

Worst Cooks in America
as Self - Contestant

Little Hercules
as Dana

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest

Drop Dead Diva
as Anne Simpson

God Send Me A Man
as Kim

Preaching To The Pastor
as Dr. Williams

A Mother's Prayer
as Brenda

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
as Abby

90210
as Cheryl Harwood

The Wendy Williams Show

Tyson
as Self - Ex-Wife

Chuck
as Jane Bentley

Burn Notice
as Kandi

Saints & Sinners

The Game

Captive Hearts
as Jade Marlo