The Evolution of Robin Givens

Take a look back at Robin Givens' many roles.

Opposites Attract - Mike Tyson and Robin Givens just might be the most surprising pairing of all time. One thing that wasn't a surprise: their split. (Photo: Santiago Lyon/Reuters/Landov)

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Controversial Wife - Robin Givens' most publicized role was her real-life experience as boxer Mike Tyson's wife. The world watched on as this bizarre union quickly fell apart. \r(Photo: REUTERS/Santiago Lyon /Landov)

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Sizzling Hot - Robin Givens lit up the big screen in her first film role as Imabelle in A Rage in Harlem back in 1991. \r(Photo: Richard Blanshard/Getty Images)

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Sizzling Hot - Robin Givens lit up the big screen in her first film role as Imabelle in A Rage in Harlem back in 1991. \r(Photo: Richard Blanshard/Getty Images)

Small Screen Darling - Givens is probably best known for her role as Darlene Merriman on Head of the Class but, as a young actress, she was also featured on shows like The Cosby Show and Diff'rent Strokes.\r(Photo: Ron Wolfson /Landov)

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Small Screen Darling - Givens is probably best known for her role as Darlene Merriman on Head of the Class but, as a young actress, she was also featured on shows like The Cosby Show and Diff'rent Strokes.\r(Photo: Ron Wolfson /Landov)

Robin Givens: November 27 - The Boomerang actress celebrates her 47th birthday. (Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

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The Seductress - Who can forget Robins' role as Jacqueline in Boomerang, the sexy seductress who makes Eddie Murphy’s character weak in the knees.\r(Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Activist - Few people know just how involved Robin Givens has been over the years as an activist speaking out against domestic violence. \r(Photo: Diane Bondareff/PictureGroup)

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Activist - Few people know just how involved Robin Givens has been over the years as an activist speaking out against domestic violence. \r(Photo: Diane Bondareff/PictureGroup)

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Robin Givens: November 27 - Head of the Class seems like ages ago for the 50-year-old actress.(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup )

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Divalicious - Robin's extensive resume includes a bunch of bit roles in TV series, including Nikita, Tagged, Chuck and Drop Dead Diva.\r(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

Uh Oh, Here She Goes  - Dr. Reed's patient, who's chaperoning her son, sidles up to Alex, and begins to flirt, much to his chagrin. Uh-oh, Carla!(Photo: Picture Group)

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Sex Addict - Most recently, Robin played Dominique Edmonds, Dr. Carla's sex-addicted client on Reed Between the Lines.\r(Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)