History of Jamie Foxx in Timeline
Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a multi-talented American entertainer celebrated for his work as an actor, singer, and comedian. His exceptional portrayal of legendary musician Ray Charles in the biographical film "Ray" earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades in 2004, including the prestigious Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Adding to his accomplishments that year, Foxx also garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the crime thriller "Collateral".
December 13, 1967: Jamie Foxx is born
Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally as Jamie Foxx, was born on December 13, 1967.
1989: Foxx begins performing stand-up comedy
Jamie Foxx began his career in entertainment performing stand-up comedy after accepting a dare from his girlfriend in 1989.
1991: Foxx joins "In Living Color"
Jamie Foxx joined the cast of the sketch comedy show "In Living Color" in 1991.
1992: Foxx makes film debut in "Toys"
Jamie Foxx made his film debut in the comedy "Toys" in 1992.
1994: Foxx releases debut album "Peep This"
Jamie Foxx released his debut album, "Peep This", in 1994.
1994: "In Living Color" ends
Jamie Foxx's career breakthrough show "In Living Color" ended in 1994.
1994: Birth of Corinne Foxx
Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, who later became a model, actress, and television producer, was born in 1994.
1996: "The Jamie Foxx Show" premieres
Jamie Foxx's sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show", which he starred in, co-created, and produced, premiered in 1996.
1996: "The Jamie Foxx Show" premieres
Jamie Foxx's sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show", which he starred in, co-created, and produced, premiered in 1996.
1997: Foxx stars in "Booty Call"
In 1997, Jamie Foxx starred in the film "Booty Call".
1999: Foxx stars in "Any Given Sunday"
In 1999, Jamie Foxx had his first dramatic film role in Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday".
2001: "The Jamie Foxx Show" ends
Jamie Foxx's sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show" ended in 2001 after a successful run.
2001: Foxx stars in "Ali"
Jamie Foxx starred opposite Will Smith as Drew "Bundini" Brown in the 2001 biographical sports film "Ali", directed by Michael Mann.
2001: End of "The Jamie Foxx Show"
"The Jamie Foxx Show," a significant part of Foxx's early career, concluded in 2001.
2001: "The Jamie Foxx Show" ends
Jamie Foxx's sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show" ended in 2001 after a successful run.
April 2003: Harrah's Casino Incident
In April 2003, Jamie Foxx and his sister, Deondra Dixon, were involved in a physical altercation with police officers at Harrah's casino in New Orleans. The incident led to charges against Foxx, and he eventually pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace.
2003: Foxx collaborates on "Slow Jamz"
Jamie Foxx collaborated with Twista and Kanye West on the song "Slow Jamz", which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, in 2003.
2003: Foxx appears in Benzino's "Would You" music video
Jamie Foxx made a cameo appearance in the music video for Benzino's song "Would You" in 2003.
2004: Foxx wins Academy Award for Best Actor
In 2004, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film "Ray". He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Collateral" that same year.
2004: Foxx wins Academy Award for Best Actor
In 2004, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film "Ray". He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Collateral" that same year.
December 2005: Foxx releases "Unpredictable"
Jamie Foxx released his second studio album, "Unpredictable", in December 2005. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number one the following week.
2005: Foxx invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jamie Foxx was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2005.
2005: Foxx stars in "Jarhead"
Jamie Foxx starred in the film "Jarhead" in 2005.
2005: Foxx collaborates on "Georgia"
Jamie Foxx was featured on the single "Georgia" by Ludacris and Field Mob, which sampled Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind", in 2005.
2005: Foxx releases "Unpredictable"
Jamie Foxx released his second studio album, "Unpredictable", in 2005.
December 8, 2006: Foxx receives four Grammy Award nominations
Jamie Foxx received four Grammy Award nominations on December 8, 2006, including Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Love Changes", Best R&B Album for "Unpredictable", Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Georgia", and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Unpredictable".
2006: Foxx stars in "Dreamgirls" and "Miami Vice"
Jamie Foxx had a busy year in 2006, starring in both "Dreamgirls" and "Miami Vice".
January 22, 2007: The Foxxhole Launch
On January 22, 2007, Jamie Foxx launched "The Foxxhole," a channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. The channel features talk-radio programs, stand-up comedy albums, and music primarily by African-American performers, along with much of Foxx's own material.
September 2007: Foxx receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In September 2007, Jamie Foxx received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2007: Musical Collaborations
Throughout 2007, Jamie Foxx engaged in numerous collaborations with artists in various genres. He collaborated with Rascal Flatts, Tank, The-Dream, Fabolous, The Game, and T.I., showcasing his versatility and presence in the music industry.
2008: Foxx releases "Intuition"
Jamie Foxx released his third studio album, "Intuition", in 2008.
2008: Foxx releases "Intuition"
Jamie Foxx released his third studio album, "Intuition", in 2008.
2008: Do Something PSA
Jamie Foxx participated in a public service announcement for the organization Do Something in 2008, advocating for food drives in communities.
April 6, 2009: George Strait Tribute Performance
On April 6, 2009, Jamie Foxx, a country music enthusiast, paid tribute to George Strait by performing "You Look So Good in Love" at the "George Strait Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert."
April 2009: Foxx stars in "The Soloist"
Jamie Foxx starred in the drama film "The Soloist" in April 2009.
April 17, 2009: Controversy Surrounding Miley Cyrus Remarks
On April 17, 2009, during an episode of "The Jamie Foxx Show," Foxx and his co-hosts made controversial remarks about singer Miley Cyrus, resulting in public criticism and a subsequent apology from Foxx on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
June 28, 2009: Hosting and Performing at the BET Awards
On June 28, 2009, Jamie Foxx hosted the BET Awards, which featured tributes to Michael Jackson. He opened the show with a performance of "Beat It," collaborated with T-Pain and Ne-Yo on "Blame It" and "She Got Her Own," and closed the show with a rendition of "I'll Be There."
October 2009: Foxx stars in "Law Abiding Citizen"
Jamie Foxx starred alongside Gerard Butler in the thriller film "Law Abiding Citizen" in October 2009.
2009: Birth of Second Daughter
Jamie Foxx's second daughter was born in 2009.
December 21, 2010: Release of "Best Night of My Life"
Jamie Foxx's fourth studio album, "Best Night of My Life," was released on December 21, 2010. The album featured collaborations with Justin Timberlake, T.I., Rick Ross, and Drake.
2010: Foxx releases "Best Night of My Life"
Jamie Foxx released his fourth studio album, "Best Night of My Life", in 2010.
April 2011: Voice Acting in "Rio" and Production Role
In April 2011, Jamie Foxx took on the voice role of Nico the canary in the animated film "Rio." He was also involved in producing the television show "In the Flow with Affion Crockett" on Fox during the summer of 2011.
2011: Foxx stars in "Horrible Bosses"
Jamie Foxx starred in the comedy film "Horrible Bosses" in 2011.
2011: Collaboration with Pitbull and Label Changes
In 2011, Jamie Foxx collaborated with rapper Pitbull on the song "Where Do We Go" from Pitbull's album "Planet Pit." This year also saw the dissolution of J Records by the RCA Music Group, leading Foxx and other artists to release future music under the RCA Records brand.
November 25, 2012: Joke at BET Soul Train Awards
On November 25, 2012, at the BET Soul Train Awards, Jamie Foxx made a joke that sparked controversy among some Christians. He later addressed the issue, stating his perspective as a comedian.
December 8, 2012: Hosting "Saturday Night Live" and Remarks
While hosting "Saturday Night Live" on December 8, 2012, to promote "Django Unchained," Jamie Foxx made a joke about the film's violence, which drew some attention.
2012: Foxx stars in "Django Unchained"
In 2012, Jamie Foxx starred in the Quentin Tarantino film "Django Unchained".
2012: Starring in "Django Unchained"
Jamie Foxx starred in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" in 2012, alongside Kerry Washington, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson. Foxx's performance and the film's exploration of racial themes garnered significant attention.
2013: Comments at NAACP Image Awards
At the 2013 NAACP Image Awards, Jamie Foxx praised the accomplishments of Black people, drawing both acclaim and scrutiny for his remarks.
2013: Roles in "White House Down" and Other Films
In 2013, Jamie Foxx starred as President James Sawyer in "White House Down" with Channing Tatum. He subsequently appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" as Electro and co-starred with Quvenzhané Wallis in "Annie."
2013: Relationship with Katie Holmes Begins
Rumors of a romantic relationship between Jamie Foxx and actress Katie Holmes started circulating in 2013.
October 2014: Collaboration with Dionne Warwick
Jamie Foxx collaborated with Dionne Warwick on the duet "Deja Vu," which was featured on Warwick's album "Feels So Good" in October 2014.
November 2014: Corinne Foxx's Debut
Corinne Foxx made her formal debut at the Bal des débutantes in November 2014.
2014: Foxx stars in "Annie" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
Jamie Foxx appeared in two films in 2014: "Annie" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", in which he played the villain Electro.
May 18, 2015: Release of "Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses"
Jamie Foxx's fifth studio album, "Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses," debuted on May 18, 2015, reaching the top spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and number 10 on the Billboard 200.
November 18, 2015: Corinne Foxx Named Miss Golden Globe
On November 18, 2015, Corinne Foxx, Jamie Foxx's daughter, was named Miss Golden Globe 2016.
2015: Sexual Assault Allegation
A woman accused Jamie Foxx of sexually assaulting her in 2015, leading to a lawsuit in November 2023.
2015: Finding Mike Casting
Jamie Foxx agreed to portray boxer Mike Tyson in "Finding Mike", a biographical drama film, in 2015.
2015: Foxx releases "Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses"
Jamie Foxx released his fifth studio album, "Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses", in 2015.
January 18, 2016: Car Rescue
On January 18, 2016, Jamie Foxx rescued a young man, Brett Kyle, from a burning vehicle that had crashed near his home. Kyle was driving under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested.
2016: Corinne Foxx as Miss Golden Globe
Corinne Foxx served as Miss Golden Globe in 2016.
2017: Starring in "Baby Driver"
Jamie Foxx took on the role of Bats in Edgar Wright's action film "Baby Driver" in 2017.
2017: Foxx stars in "Baby Driver"
Jamie Foxx starred in the action film "Baby Driver" in 2017.
2017: Co-Creating and Appearing in "White Famous"
Jamie Foxx co-created, executive produced, and made appearances in the Showtime sitcom "White Famous," which premiered in 2017. The show was inspired by Foxx's own experiences in the entertainment industry.
2017: "Beat Shazam" Premiere and Hosting
Jamie Foxx began hosting and executive producing the Fox game show "Beat Shazam" in 2017.
2017: Foxx becomes host of "Beat Shazam"
Jamie Foxx began hosting the Fox game show "Beat Shazam" in 2017.
May 29, 2018: Spawn Reboot Casting
On May 29, 2018, Jamie Foxx was cast to play Al Simmons in the planned reboot of the "Spawn" film franchise, with Todd McFarlane directing.
2018: Corinne Foxx Joins "Beat Shazam"
Jamie Foxx's daughter, Corinne Foxx, joined "Beat Shazam" as co-host in 2018 for the show's second season.
May 22, 2019: Performance in "Live in Front of a Studio Audience"
On May 22, 2019, Jamie Foxx portrayed George Jefferson in "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons" on ABC.
2019: Foxx receives SAG Award nomination for "Just Mercy"
Jamie Foxx received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for his performance as Walter McMillian in the 2019 film "Just Mercy".
2019: Relationship with Katie Holmes Ends
The rumored relationship between Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes reportedly ended in 2019.
August 14, 2020: Release of "Project Power" on Netflix
Jamie Foxx starred in the Netflix film "Project Power," directed by Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost, alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback, which was released on August 14, 2020.
October 26, 2020: Death of Deondra Dixon
Jamie Foxx's sister, Deondra Dixon, who was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, passed away at the age of 36 on October 26, 2020. She had been born with Down syndrome.
2020: Foxx stars in "Soul"
Jamie Foxx lent his voice to the Pixar film "Soul" in 2020.
2020: Finding Mike Preparation
By 2020, Jamie Foxx had begun working out to gain muscle for his role as Mike Tyson in the film "Finding Mike".
April 14, 2021: Release of "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" on Netflix
Jamie Foxx co-created, executive produced, and starred in the Netflix sitcom "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!," which premiered on April 14, 2021. This marked his return to the sitcom format.
2021: Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me
In 2021, Jamie Foxx released his memoir titled "Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me", which details his experiences as a father and son.
2021: Foxx publishes autobiography
Jamie Foxx published his autobiography, "Act Like You Got Some Sense", in 2021.
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Jamie Foxx reprised his role as Electro in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which was released in 2021.
2021: Foxx reprises Electro in "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Jamie Foxx reprised his role as Electro in the Marvel film "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in 2021.
2021: Release of "Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me"
Jamie Foxx, in collaboration with Nick Chiles, published his memoir, "Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me", in 2021, sharing insights into his family life.
2021: Finding Mike Format Change
The "Finding Mike" project transitioned into a miniseries format in 2021, with Antoine Fuqua directing.
April 12, 2023: Hospitalization
On April 12, 2023, Corinne Foxx disclosed that her father, Jamie Foxx, had been hospitalized due to an unspecified medical emergency.
November 2023: Sexual Assault Lawsuit
In November 2023, a woman filed a lawsuit against Jamie Foxx, alleging that he had sexually assaulted her in 2015.
December 3, 2023: Public Appearance After Hospitalization
Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization on December 3, 2023, to accept a Critics Choice Association's Vangard Award, where he spoke about his recovery process.