In 2006, Givens attempted a return to television on MyNetworkTV's telenovela "Saints and Sinners", 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". 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". From February to April 16, 2006, she played the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway play "Chicago". 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.