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Robin Simone Givens (born November 27, 1964) is an American stage, television, and film actress and model. She began her acting career after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 1984. In 1986, she won the role of Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class. She remained with the series for its entire five-year run. After the series ended in 1991, she continued her career with film roles and guest-starring roles on television. She currently has a recurring role as attorney and former mayor Sierra McCoy on Riverdale.^[1]

In 1996, Givens co-starred on the short-lived 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. The show was cancelled four months later. Givens has since had recurring roles on The Game, Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and Chuck. In 2007, Givens released her autobiography, Grace Will Lead Me Home. Givens has been married and divorced twice. Her first marriage, to boxer Mike Tyson in 1988, drew considerable media attention, as did their divorce the following year. Her second marriage, to tennis instructor Svetozar Marinković in 1997, also lasted a year. In 1993, Givens adopted a son. In 2000, she gave birth to a second son fathered by her ex-boyfriend, tennis player Murphy Jensen.

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Early life[edit]

Givens was born in New York City, to Ruth Roper (née Newby) and Reuben Givens,^[2] who divorced when she was two.^{[citation needed]} Her mother raised Givens and her sister Stephanie in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, New York.^{[citation needed]} Givens was raised Catholic.^[3] She graduated from New Rochelle Academy (a private school which closed in June 1987), and enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College at age 15. She graduated in 1984.^[4] She attended Harvard Medical School for two years, but did not graduate.^{[5][unreliable source?]}

Career[edit]

1980s–1990s[edit]

Givens 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. The series lasted five seasons, ending in 1991. In 1989, while starring in Head of the Class, she appeared in The Women of Brewster Place with Oprah Winfrey. She later appeared in Boomerang (1992). In 1994, she posed nude for Playboy magazine^[6] and was ranked number 88 on Empire magazine's '100 Sexiest Stars in Film History' list in May 1995.^[7] In 1996, Givens portrayed Claudia in the television movie The Face (also known as A Face to Die For) with Yasmine Bleeth. Later that year, she co-starred in the UPN sitcom Spark], which ended its run in 1998. She also played Denise in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.^[8]

2000s–2010s[edit]

In January 2000, Givens appeared in a cameo in Toni Braxton's music video 'He Wasn't Man Enough', as the wife of a cheating husband.^[9] She returned to the entertainment industry later that year as the host of the talk show Forgive or Forget, replacing television personality Mother Love halfway through the show's second season. Ratings initially increased after Givens took over hosting duties,^[10] but soon fell. The series was canceled after this season.^[11]

In 2006, Givens attempted a return to television on MyNetworkTV's telenovelaSaints and Sinners,^[12] but the show garnered low ratings and was soon canceled. Givens continued acting in made-for-television films while also making appearances on Trinity Broadcasting Network's Praise the Lord program (July 12, 2007), and Larry King Live. In June 2007, she released her autobiography Grace Will Lead Me Home.^[13] Givens returned to feature films in Tyler Perry's Southern drama The Family That Preys (2008). She also had a recurring role portraying a fictionalized version of herself on the CW comedy-drama The Game. Additionally, she has had a recurring role on the TBS show Tyler Perry's House of Payne, and a guest role on USA Network's Burn Notice. In addition to television and film roles, Givens has performed onstage. In 2001, she appeared in an off-Broadway production of The Vagina Monologues.^[14] From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play Chicago.^[15] In 2007, she toured the country playing a part in the I'm Ready Productions play Men, Money & Golddiggers. Givens starred in the 2009 stage play A Mother's Prayer, which also starred Johnny Gill, Shirley Murdock, and Jermaine Crawford.

In 2007, Givens published a memoir entitled Grace Will Lead Me Home. In it, she reflects on the life of her praying grandmother, Grace, her experiences of domestic violence, her strong will to survive, feeling abandoned by her father, and her faith in God.^[16] In 2011, she guest-starred in three episodes of NBC's spy-comedy Chuck: 'Chuck Versus the Masquerade', 'Chuck Versus the A-Team', and 'Chuck Versus the Muuurder', as Jane Bentley. In 2015, she starred alongside Clifton Powell, Mishon Ratliff, and Malachi Malik in the segment 'Mama's Boy' of TV One's anthology romance horror film Fear Files.^[17]

Givens is a spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.^[18]

Personal life[edit]

After meeting in March 1986, Givens married boxerMike Tyson on February 7, 1988. Tyson was then estimated to have US$50 million, and Givens and he did not make a prenuptial agreement. During their marriage, Givens and her mother bought a $4.6 million mansion in the affluent suburb of Bernardsville, New Jersey.^[19][20]

After a miscarriage in May 1988, the marriage began to fall apart.^[21] In a joint interview with Tyson on 20/20, Givens told Barbara Walters that life with him was 'torture, pure hell, worse than anything I could possibly imagine,' and she went on to describe his volatile temper.^[22] In October 1988, Givens filed for divorce and was granted a temporary restraining order. Her attorney, Marvin Mitchelson, said, 'She loves Michael Tyson, but there is continued violence, and she fears for her safety.'^[23] Givens alleged spousal abuse, while Tyson alleged alienation and interest in his money, not in him. The divorce was finalized on Valentine's Day in 1989. Newspapers reported that Givens received a divorce settlement over $10 million from her marriage to Tyson.^[24] She later denied the report, stating: 'I didn’t receive one dime'.^[25] She received negative press following her split from Tyson, particularly within the African American community. One article, in particular, described her as 'the most hated woman in America'.^[26] Tyson later admitted in the book Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Mike Tyson, that he punched Givens and stated, 'that was the best punch I've ever thrown in my entire life.'^[27] Tyson also joked about assaulting Givens on Oprah in 2009, which caused laughter in the audience. Winfrey later issued an apology to Givens.^[18]

In 1993, Givens adopted her first son, Michael. In 1997, she married her tennis instructor, Svetozar Marinković; Givens filed for divorce months later.^[7] In 1999, she had a second son, William, with ex-boyfriend, Murphy Jensen.^[28][29]

Legal issues[edit]

In January 2004, Givens critically injured an 89-year-old pedestrian, Maria Antonia Alcover, while driving an SUV through a Miami, Florida intersection.^[30] Givens was ticketed for failing to use due care with a pedestrian in a crosswalk, but the charges were later dismissed.^[31] In June 2004, Alcover filed a civil lawsuit against Givens and her sister (the owner of the SUV Givens was driving) for an unknown amount.^[32]

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A May 7, 2009, article in Forbes magazine reported that the Internal Revenue Service was suing Givens for unpaid federal income taxes totaling $292,000 ($341,000 today), which includes interest and penalties. The government had asked a federal court in Florida for a judgment against her on 39 assessments covering a span of eight years.^[33]

Filmography[edit]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

• Givens, Robin (June 7, 2007). Grace Will Lead Me Home. New York: Miramax. ISBN1-4013-5246-4.

References[edit]

1. ^'Riverdale': Robin Givens Cast As Riverdale's Mayor In The CW Series'.
2. ^'Robin Givens Biography (1964?-)'. FilmReference.com. NetIndustries, LLC. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
3. ^'Excerpt: Robin Givens' 'Grace Will Lead Me Home''. ABC News. June 6, 2007. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016.
4. ^'BIG FIGHT: Tyson-Given marriage down for the count'. Anchorage Daily News. 1988-10-19. p. F1. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
5. ^'Mike Tyson Says Robin Givens Wanted To Marry 'A Big Black Celebrity''. MadameNoire. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2017-09-20.
6. ^Givens, Robin; Gorman, Greg (September 1994). 'So How Do You Like Me Now?'. Playboy. pp. 120–130.
7. ^ ^ab'Robin Givens: Biography'. askmen.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
8. ^'The Complete History of Guest Stars on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air''. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
9. ^Farber, Jim (2000-04-23). 'SOFT AND SEXY Toni Braxton has a new album, a new video and a 'cute' new man. How sad is that?'. Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
10. ^'Givens Boosts Ratings Of `Forgive Or Forget' Show'. Jet. 2000-02-14. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
11. ^'`Forgive Or Forget' TV Show Is Cancelled'. Jet. 2000-04-17. Archived from the original on 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
12. ^'Givens and Harris Join MyNetworkTV' (Press release). MyNetworkTV. November 29, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-30.
13. ^'Book Excerpt: 'Grace Will Lead Me Home''. CBS News. 2007-06-07. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
14. ^'State of the Art'. Boston Phoenix. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
15. ^'Given is 'Roxie Hart' in Chicago'. Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
16. ^Robin Givens: Truly Knowing God. The 700 Club.
17. ^TV One’s Fright Night Files Renamed Fear Files and Given a Sequel
18. ^ ^ab'Robin Givens Responds'. Oprah. November 13, 2009.
19. ^Gross, Ken (October 17, 1998). 'As Wife Robin Givens Splits for the Coast, Mike Tyson Rearranges the Furniture'. People. 'The food lies untouched. The only sounds across the breakfast table in the Bernardsville, N.J., mansion are the loud silences of words being swallowed. Finally, Robin Givens, 24, star of the ABC-TV sitcom Head of the Class, pushes herself away from the table and announces, 'I have to pack.' 'Me, too,' says her husband, Mike Tyson, 22, the world heavyweight boxing champion. Suddenly the Sunday morning atmosphere is tense and full of menace.'
20. ^AP (June 12, 2005). 'Mike Tyson Chronology'. USA Today. Retrieved March 21, 2011. Oct. 2, 1988 — Police go to Tyson's Bernardsville, N.J., home after he hurls furniture out the window and forces Givens and her mother to flee the house.
21. ^McMurran, Kristin (1988-06-27). 'The Champ and the Vamp'. People. Time Inc. 29 (25). ISSN0093-7673. Archived from the original on 2009-04-22. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
22. ^'MOOD SWINGS : In a TV Interview, Tyson's Wife Says Life Has Been 'Torture . . . Pure Hell''. Los Angeles Times. September 30, 1988.
23. ^Soble, Ronald L. (October 8, 1988). 'Givens, Citing Fear, Files for Divorce From Tyson'. Los Angeles Times.
24. ^Younge, Gary (2003-08-05). 'Out for the count'. The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-07-03.
25. ^Bass, Patrik Henry. 'Through the Storm: Robin Givens'. essence.com. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
26. ^Randolph, Laura B. (March 1990). 'Robin Givens: Life After Tyson'. Ebony.
27. ^'Robin Took Best Punch, Tyson Says in Biography'. Los Angeles Times. June 23, 1989.
28. ^Perry, Beth (2007-06-25). ''I've Been Through a Lot''. People. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
29. ^'Remember Robin Givens from 'House of Payne'? Her son is all grown up, towering over mom'. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
30. ^'Robin Givens Strikes, Hurts Pedestrian'. people.com. 2004-01-29. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
31. ^'Charges dismissed against Robin Givens'. usatoday.com. 2004-12-04. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
32. ^'89-year-old woman sues Robyn Givens'. usatoday.com. 2004-06-18. Retrieved 2008-10-22.
33. ^William P. Barrett (May 7, 2009). 'Feds Sue Robin Givens For $292,000 Owed IRS'. Forbes.

External links[edit]

• Robin Givens on IMDb
• Robin Givens at the Internet Broadway Database
• Robin Givens at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
• Robin Givens at AllMovie

Tamar Braxton is reportedly not only divorcing her husband of nine years, Vincent Herbert, she's requesting full custody of their four-year-old son Logan.

The younger sister of superstar singer Toni Braxton, 50, of Unbreak My Heart fame made the move on Tuesday, according to TMZ.

Though they have been married for nine years, the reality TV star and the music producer have been together for 14 years.

Calling it quits: Tamar Braxton is reportedly not only divorcing her husband of nine years, Vincent Herbert, she's requesting full custody of their four-year-old son Logan (pictured in 2016)

Tamar also does not want to give Herbert any spousal support - according to divorce docs obtained by TMZ.

Things have seemed to be off for the couple - who have no prenup - for the past year.

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In August 2016 Tamar and Vincent had a domestic dispute. Police were called to their Atlanta hotel after he allegedly 'bit her hand during an argument.'

Earlier this month, the two listed their Mediterranean mansion in Calabasas, California for $15 million.

In the early days: The couple in 2012; they have been together since 2003

Mp3 ninja music. The R&B singer turned reality TV star, 40, and her Herbert, 44, bought the 13,716-sq-ft mansion in 2013 for $10.5 million.

The seven-bedroom, eight-bath home at Estates at The Oaks sits behind two gates at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and is in the same suburb where Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian live.

The wrought iron and glass entry doors open to a large foyer.

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Tamar Braxton's Mediterranean mansion in Calabasas, California, has been put on the market for a cool $15million

For security there is a surveillance system with cameras throughout the property

The front doors open to a spacious foyer with arched cutouts and stone flooring with a black and white floral pattern

The home features several rounded edges above doors and between rooms giving it a soft, cozy but open feel

The kitchen features custom wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, an island breakfast bar and copper finishings

Side by side: Braxton is pictured in March 2016 with her spouse

A gorgeous chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and island that doubles as a breakfast bar. Tabel stok barang.

Other common spaces include a big family room, game room, gym and in-home theater. For entertaining there is an indoor and outdoor dining room as well as a wine cellar and tasting room.

The musical couple's home also predictably has a recording studio inside. For security there is a surveillance system with cameras throughout the property.

The master suite includes a retreat with fireplace, balcony, fireplace, steam shower, and amazing custom closets fit for the stylish couple.

A guest house and gated 15-car garage make it a great place for visitors.

The way they were: The singer and the producer often looked happy on the carpet; here they are seen in 2012 in West Hollywood

For entertaining there is an indoor dining room off of the kitchen that opens up to a covered outdoor dining space

Along with a big family room there is a lounge space directly off of the foyer with windows looking out on the backyard Eyeshield 21 mangahere.

The canopied outdoor entertaining space has room for a table that seats at least 20 guest and looks out at the pool

Alongside the outdoor entertaining space there is a lounge area for enjoying the Southern California sunshine

The two-acre property's private grounds feature huge flat lawns, an oversized sparkling pool & spa, enormous covered patio, children's playground, great privacy, and multiple seating areas to watch the sun set over the the distant mountains beyond.

The sale was revealed shortly after Braxton announced that her new album, Bluebird of Happiness, will be her last.

Herbert, founder of Streamline Records, was legally ordered to pay Sony more than $3.7million to settle a lawsuit over a 2013 advance.

The Herbert-Braxtons, married in late 2007 after about five years together.

Public records show that since they purchased the property there have been several notices of default filed and subsequently canceled against the two-acre lot.

Siblings: Tamar is the younger sister of superstar singer Toni Braxton, 50, of Unbreak My Heart fame; seen in 2014