History of Jamie Foxx in Timeline

Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his accomplishments as an actor, comedian, singer, and producer. He rose to prominence as a cast member on the sketch comedy show *In Living Color* from 1991 to 1994. Subsequently, Foxx starred in, co-created, and produced his own sitcom, *The Jamie Foxx Show*, which aired from 1996 to 2001, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1994: Birth of Corinne Foxx

In 1994, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, who is a model, actress, and television producer, was born.

2001: End of The Jamie Foxx Show

In 2001, The Jamie Foxx Show ended, marking a significant point in Jamie Foxx's television career.

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April 26, 2003: Arrest at Harrah's Casino

On April 26, 2003, Jamie Foxx and his sister Deondra Dixon were arrested at Harrah's casino in New Orleans after a confrontation with security and police. Jamie Foxx pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace and received a suspended jail term, probation, and a fine.

2008: Public Service Announcement for DoSomething

In 2008, Jamie Foxx filmed a public service announcement for DoSomething to promote food drives in local communities.

2008: Birth of Anelise Bishop

In 2008, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Anelise Bishop, was born.

2013: Rumored Relationship with Katie Holmes

From 2013, Jamie Foxx was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Katie Holmes.

November 2014: Corinne's Formal Debut

In November 2014, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, made her formal debut at the Bal des débutantes.

November 18, 2015: Corinne Named Miss Golden Globe

On November 18, 2015, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, was named Miss Golden Globe 2016.

2015: Alleged Sexual Assault

In 2015, Jamie Foxx allegedly committed a sexual assault.

2015: Attached to Portray Mike Tyson

In 2015, Jamie Foxx became attached to portray former boxer Mike Tyson in a biographical drama film Finding Mike.

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January 18, 2016: Rescue from Burning Vehicle

On January 18, 2016, Jamie Foxx rescued a young man, Brett Kyle, from a burning vehicle that crashed outside his home. Kyle was later arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

2016: Corinne is Miss Golden Globe

In 2016, Jamie Foxx's daughter Corinne Foxx, served her title as Miss Golden Globe.

2017: Hosting Beat Shazam

In 2017, Jamie Foxx began hosting and executive producing the Fox game show Beat Shazam, a show similar to Name That Tune. The show features contestants trying to identify songs faster than the Shazam app for a chance to win $1 million.

2017: Co-Executive Producing White Famous

In 2017, Jamie Foxx co-executive produced the Showtime sitcom White Famous, which starred Jay Pharoah. The show, based on Foxx's early career, was cancelled after one season due to middling reviews and ratings.

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May 29, 2018: Cast in King Spawn

On May 29, 2018, Jamie Foxx was cast as Al Simmons in King Spawn, which was to be directed by Todd McFarlane.

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2018: Corinne Foxx co-hosting Beat Shazam

In 2018, Corinne Foxx, Jamie Foxx's daughter, began co-hosting Beat Shazam, replacing DJ October Gonzalez in the second season.

May 22, 2019: Appearance as George Jefferson

On May 22, 2019, Jamie Foxx appeared as George Jefferson in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons on ABC.

2019: End of Rumored Relationship with Katie Holmes

Until 2019, Jamie Foxx was rumored to be in a relationship with actress Katie Holmes.

August 14, 2020: Release of Project Power

On August 14, 2020, Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback, was released by Netflix.

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October 26, 2020: Death of Sister DeOndra Dixon

On October 26, 2020, Jamie Foxx announced that his sister, DeOndra Dixon, who had Down syndrome and was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, had died at the age of 36.

2020: Training for Mike Tyson Role

In 2020, Jamie Foxx began to exercise in order to gain muscle for the role of Mike Tyson in the biographical drama film.

April 14, 2021: Premiere of Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

On April 14, 2021, Jamie Foxx's sitcom Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, which he co-created, executive produced, and starred in, premiered on Netflix. The series marked his return to the sitcom format after The Jamie Foxx Show ended in 2001.

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2021: Release of Memoir

In 2021, Jamie Foxx released his memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me, which focused on his family life, both as a child and as an adult.

2021: Reprising role as Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home

In 2021, Jamie Foxx reprised his role as Electro in Spider-Man: No Way Home, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2021: Publication of "Act Like You Got Some Sense"

In 2021, Jamie Foxx, with Nick Chiles, published "Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me," a memoir focusing on his family life.

2021: Mike Tyson Project Becomes Miniseries

In 2021, the project to portray Mike Tyson, which Jamie Foxx was attached to, turned into a miniseries to be directed by Antoine Fuqua.

April 12, 2023: Hospitalization for Medical Emergency

On April 12, 2023, Jamie Foxx was hospitalized after an unspecified medical emergency, as announced by his daughter Corinne, who also stated that he was recovering.

April 2023: Hospitalization due to stroke

In April 2023, Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to a stroke.

November 2023: Sexual Assault Lawsuit

In November 2023, Jamie Foxx was sued by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2015; he has denied the allegations.

December 3, 2023: Public Appearance at Critics Choice Association's Vanguard Award

On December 3, 2023, Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization to accept a Critics Choice Association's Vanguard Award, where he discussed his recovery journey.

September 21, 2024: Walking Daughter Down the Aisle

Despite health challenges, on September 21, 2024, Jamie Foxx walked his daughter Corinne down the aisle at his home in Thousand Oaks, California.

December 10, 2024: Revelation of Brain Bleed

On December 10, 2024, in his Netflix comedy special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..., Jamie Foxx revealed he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke and his hospitalization in April 2023.

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2026: Response to Racial Slurs at BAFTA Awards

In 2026, after John Davidson involuntarily shouted racial slurs at the BAFTA Awards due to his Tourette syndrome, Jamie Foxx publicly responded, calling it "unacceptable."