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Robin Givens is an American actress who is best known for her role as Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class. Her tumultuous marriage to boxer Mike Tyson and her work as a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline have also made her a public figure. Givens has continued her acting career with various film and TV roles over the years.
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About the Robin Givens
Robin Givensis an American actress.
Givens played Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class in 1986, and remained on the series for its five year duration. Her troubled marriage to boxer Mike Tyson in 1988 drew considerable media attention, as did their acrimonious divorce. She later went on to become a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years.
Givens continued her career with film and television roles such as The Women of Brewster Placeand Boomerang (1992). In 1996, Givens co-starred on the sitcom Sparks, which aired for two seasons on UPN. In January 2000, she took over hosting duties on the syndicated talk show Forgive or Forget. In 2007, Givens released her autobiography, Grace Will Lead Me Home. She has since had recurring roles on The Game, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, Chuck, Riverdale and its spin-off Katy Keene, and has been part of the main cast of Batwoman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Robin Givens was born on November 27, 1964.
Robin Givens played the character of Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class, which aired for five seasons.
Robin Givens was briefly married to boxer Mike Tyson in 1988, and their tumultuous relationship and acrimonious divorce drew considerable media attention.
After her divorce from Mike Tyson, Robin Givens became a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years.
In addition to Head of the Class, Robin Givens has had roles in TV shows like The Game, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, and Riverdale, as well as films like The Women of Brewster Place and Boomerang.
In 2007, Robin Givens released her autobiography, titled Grace Will Lead Me Home.
Yes, Robin Givens has had recurring roles in the TV shows Batwoman and the Riverdale spin-off Katy Keene in recent years.