How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jamie Foxx. A timeline of key moments.
Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a highly accomplished American actor, comedian, and singer. His career took off with his role on the sketch comedy show 'In Living Color' (1991-1994), followed by his own successful sitcom, 'The Jamie Foxx Show' (1996-2001), where he also served as a co-creator and producer. This launched him into a multifaceted career in entertainment.
December 13, 1967: Eric Marlon Bishop Born
On December 13, 1967, Eric Marlon Bishop, now known as Jamie Foxx, was born.
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1994: Birth of Corinne Foxx
In 1994, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, was born.
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2009: Birth of second daughter
In 2009, Jamie Foxx's second daughter was born.
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November 2014: Corinne's Formal Debut
In November 2014, Corinne Foxx, Jamie Foxx's daughter, made her formal debut at the Bal des débutantes.
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November 18, 2015: Corinne Named Miss Golden Globe
On November 18, 2015, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, was named Miss Golden Globe 2016.
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January 18, 2016: Rescuing Brett Kyle
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.
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2016: Corinne Foxx's Miss Golden Globe Year
In 2016, Corinne Foxx served as Miss Golden Globe.
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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, focusing on his family life.
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April 12, 2023: Hospitalization Announced
On April 12, 2023, Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne, announced that he had been hospitalized due to a medical emergency.
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April 2023: Jamie Foxx's Hospitalization
In April 2023, Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to a stroke and brain bleed.
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December 3, 2023: First Public Appearance Post-Hospitalization
On December 3, 2023, Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization, accepting the Critics Choice Association's Vanguard Award and discussing his health recovery.
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September 21, 2024: Walking Corinne down the aisle
On September 21, 2024, Jamie Foxx walked his daughter Corinne down the aisle at his home in Thousand Oaks, California.
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December 10, 2024: Revealing Health Struggles in Comedy Special
On December 10, 2024, Jamie Foxx revealed in his Netflix comedy special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..., that he had a brain bleed that led to a stroke which resulted in his hospitalization in April 2023.
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