Robin Givens
Robin Givens began her acting career in 1985 with an appearance on the The Cosby Show, followed by roles in Diff’rent Strokes, television film Beverly Hills Madam and a breakthrough role as rich girl Darlene Merriman on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class, lasting five seasons. She later appeared in numerous films including the 1992 hit Boomerang. In June 2007, Givens released her autobiography Grace Will Lead Me Home.
Robin Givens is a survivor of domestic violence and is an advocate against domestic violence and shares her story in an effort to shed light on the issue.
Givens is a a 2007 recipient of The Hotline’s Vital Link Voices for Change Award.

