Childhood and Education Journey of Jamie Foxx in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 22, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jamie Foxx. A timeline of key moments.

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.

2008: Birth of Anelise Bishop

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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