Robin Givens

Date of Birth: November 27, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Robin Simone Givens is an American actress and model born on November 27, 1964, in New York City, New York. She gained fame in the late 1980s after starring as Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom “Head of the Class.” Givens attended Sarah Lawrence College at the young age of 15, making her one of the youngest students to attend the institution. Her breakthrough into the world of acting came with her role in “Head of the Class,” which ran from 1986 to 1991. Aside from her television career, Givens has appeared in several films, including “Boomerang” (1992), “A Rage in Harlem” (1991), and “God’s Not Dead 2” (2016). She has also made guest appearances on various TV shows, such as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “The Game,” and “Riverdale.” Givens’ personal life has been a subject of media attention, particularly her tumultuous marriage to boxer Mike Tyson in the late 1980s. The couple’s relationship was highly publicized, culminating in a highly publicized divorce in 1989. Despite the challenges, Givens has continued to work steadily in the entertainment industry and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly those focused on domestic violence awareness.

5 Interesting Facts about Robin Givens

1. Robin Givens entered Sarah Lawrence College at the age of 15, making her one of the youngest students ever to attend the institution.

2. She was the first African American woman to co-host “Entertainment Tonight” in the early 1990s.

3. Givens was married to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson from 1988 to 1989.

4. She released her autobiography, “Grace Will Lead Me Home,” in 2007, which details her life experiences and struggles.

5. Robin Givens has directed several episodes of TV shows, including “Riverdale” and “Dynasty.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Robin Givens

1. “Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art.”

2. “I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to you, but how you handle it, that defines who you are.”

3. “I don’t think I ever understood how powerful the media was when I was going through my divorce with Mike Tyson.”

4. “Life is about how much you can take and keep fighting, how much you can suffer and keep moving forward.”

5. “I think everything in life is a lesson.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Robin Givens’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

Children

Robin Givens has two children. Her first son, Michael “Buddy” Givens, was born in 1992 and is adopted. Her second son, William “Billy” Jensen, was born in 1999 with her ex-boyfriend, tennis player Murphy Jensen.