Jamie Foxx is a versatile American performer renowned for his proficiency in acting, comedy, and singing. He was born in Texas, United States, on December 13, 1967, under the name Eric Marlon Bishop. Jamie Foxx is renowned for his outstanding depiction of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical movie "Ray." His remarkable performance in the film earned him various prestigious awards, including the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Additionally, Foxx was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the crime film Collateral in the same year. Recently, he has taken on the roles of host and executive producer for the Fox game show Beat Shazam, which he has held since 2017.
Jamie Foxx has two daughters. Below is all the information about Jamie Foxx’s daughters:
Corinne Foxx
Jamie Foxx welcomed his first child in 1994 when his daughter Corinne was born. She is now 29 years old, and Foxx co-parents her with his former partner Connie Kline. Corinne completed her secondary education at Sierra Canyon School before enrolling at the University of Southern California to pursue a degree in public relations.
Following her graduation, she sought to follow in her father's footsteps by attending both the Howard Fine Acting Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to advance her acting skills. Throughout her career, Corinne has featured in several films and television productions, including 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Safety, and Dollface. Additionally, she co-hosts the game show Beat Shazam alongside her father.
In 2014, Corinne marked her modeling debut when she posed for Icing's accessories line. Two years later, in 2016, she made her debut at New York Fashion Week during the Yeezy show, followed by her appearance in the Sherri Hill fashion show in 2017. A humorous video from January 2016 showcased Jamie Foxx helping his daughter "train" for her Miss Golden Globe role, reminiscent of Rocky Balboa's style.
In recent years, Corinne has assumed a more prominent role behind the scenes as a producer. In 2021, she served as an executive producer for the Netflix comedy series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which was created and starred in by her father, Jamie Foxx. The show, which was based on the real-life experiences of the father-daughter duo during Corinne's upbringing, was canceled after its first season.
Anelise Bishop
Jamie Foxx's second daughter, Anelise Bishop, was born on October 3, 2008, in L.A., 15 years after the birth of his first daughter. Anelise, who is currently 14 years old, was born to Foxx's former partner, Kristin Grannis.
Although Corinne inherited her father's passion for acting, Anelise shares Foxx's interest in music. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in August 2020, Foxx disclosed that Anelise had started playing the piano. He remarked, "The good thing is that we have been able to bond over that."
Furthermore, he mentioned, "My 11-year-old daughter now plays the piano so beautifully that I sing along to her music. She even expressed her desire to go on tour with me. I consider myself blessed, and we all feel blessed."
Apart from her love for music, Anelise also harbors a keen interest in sports. During an interview with Good Morning America in October 2019, Foxx spoke proudly of his daughter's prowess in basketball.
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