Robin Givens, an American actress and model, was born on this day in New York City. She rose to fame in the late 1980s for her role as Darlene Merriman on the sitcom Head of the Class (1986–1991). Givens also became a prominent figure in pop culture during the 1980s and 1990s, known for her poise, talent, and high-profile personal life—including a brief, widely publicized marriage to boxer Mike Tyson.
She later became an advocate for victims of domestic violence and has continued working in television, film, and theater.
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