Michael Givens: Facts About Robin Givens' Son

Michael Givens is the son of American actress, model, and director Robin Givens. Michael’s mother Robin has portrayed several roles in film and television. She has served as the spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline for several years. She is also known for her marriage to her now ex-husband, former professional boxer Mike Tyson, which drew considerable media attention.

Michael Givens: Bio Summary

Michael Givens Was Adopted In 1993

Michael “Buddy” Givens is not the biological son of actress, model, and director Robin Givens. He was adopted by Robin as a single mother. He was adopted in 1993, per Robin’s Wikipedia page. He became Robin’s first son. He was born on October 14, 1992, per a source. He will be celebrating his 31st birthday in 2023. Nothing has been disclosed about his biological parents.

After he was adopted, his mother Robin married her tennis instructor, Svetozar Marinković, in 1997 but their union ended sooner than expected. Michael has a half-brother called William “Billy” Jensen. William is the son of Robin Givens and her ex-boyfriend, Murphy Jensen who is a former professional tennis player and Grand Slam double champion.

Michael is the grandson of Ruth Roper Givens and Reuben Givens. His aunty is called Stephanie Givens. Michael, his mother Robin, and his brother William have a close relationship. Although he is not Robin’s biological child, she still loves him as her own. She often shares posts of her children on her social media handles.

Michael Was Adopted After Robin’s Failed Marriage To Mick Tyson

Michael Givens was adopted by Robin Givens after her marriage to former professional boxer Michael Gerard Tyson didn’t work out. Robin and Mike Tyson got married on February 7, 1988. Their marriage ended on February 14, 1989. There were allegations of violence, spousal abuse, and mental instability on Mike Tyson’s part. Mike also claimed he was “severely traumatized by that relationship.”

During Robin Givens and Mike Tyson’s union, Robin became pregnant but she suffered a miscarriage in June 1988. In a joint interview with Barbara Walters on the show 20/20 in September 1988, Robin revealed that her life with Mike was “torture, pure hell, worse than anything I could possibly imagine”. She also described his volatile temper.

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Robin Givens described Mike Tyson as a “manic depressive”. Robin Givens then decided to file for a divorce citing spousal abuse and was granted a temporary restraining order. Mike also accused Robin of stealing millions of dollars and manipulating the public as he sought an annulment. Robin responded by filing a $125 million libel suit for defamation before their divorce was finalized on Valentine’s Day in 1989.

Robin Givens because known as “the Most Hated Woman in America”. She was called a “gold digger who married Mike Tyson solely for his millions.” The 1989 biography, Fire and Fear: The Inside Story of Mike Tyson revealed that Mike Tyson punched Robin Givens, stating “that was the best punch I’ve ever thrown in my entire life.” Mike Tyson later said the book was “filled with inaccuracies.”

Michael Givens Is A Private Person

Michael Givens has chosen to live a low-key life away from publicity. He seems uninterested in getting much attention and fame like his mother Robin Givens. He doesn’t reveal much about himself to the media. He is believed to be concentrating on his dreams but prefers to keep things a secret. Nothing is known about his love life. He might be in a relationship or probably married.

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