What to know about Jamie Foxx and his 2 kids
Aside from being an Oscar and Golden Globe winner, Jamie Foxx is also a proud father.
The actor, singer and comedian, 56, is a dad to two children -- daughters Corinne and Anelise.
When Foxx was hospitalized in 2023 while filming his new movie "Back in Action," it was his eldest daughter, Corinne, who shared updates on the actor, saying he had "experienced a medical complication" but was "already on his way to recovery" thanks to "quick action and great care."
And when Foxx opened up about his health scare for the first time in a new Netflix special, his youngest daughter Anelise joined him onstage.
In his stand-up comedy special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was….," the actor revealed that doctors told his sister that he had "a brain bleed" that "led to a stroke."
Foxx said he leaned on his faith in God and the love from his family to get him through that dark period of his life, adding that his motto through it all was, "If I could stay funny, I could stay alive."
Get to know more about Jamie Foxx's 2 kids
Corinne Foxx
Corinne Foxx was born Feb. 15, 1994, in Los Angeles. Jamie Foxx shares Corinne with his former partner Connie Kline.
Following in her dad's footsteps, Corinne Foxx has appeared in movies and TV shows including "47 Meters Down: Uncaged," "Safety" and "Dollface," according to her IMDb page.
When her father experienced a health scare in April 2023, Corinne Foxx provided updates to his fans about the actor's condition.
"We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers," she stated at the time. "The family asks for privacy during this time."
The father and daughter also hosted the game show "Beat Shazam" together but the two briefly stepped away from their roles following the elder Foxx's health scare.
Jamie Foxx celebrated Corinne Foxx on her 30th birthday in February 2024 by sharing a slideshow of photos of himself and Corinne Foxx on her special day, including a cute throwback snap of them together.
"The moment I saw you being born, I fell in love with your existence," he wrote in the caption at the time. "You are a bright shining light in this world for everyone to see so I celebrate you on your big birthday happy 15×2 no one has any idea how much I love you. I love you to the moon and back. You are my saving grace you are my beautiful child Love you you have a beautiful soul so turn up and enjoy your beautiful day. Your daddy loves you. @corinnefoxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️#happybirthday #swipeleft."
Corinne Foxx is married to Joe Hooten. In December 2023, Jamie Foxx shared a series of photos on his Instagram account to congratulate Corinne Foxx on her engagement to Hooten.
In the black-and-white photos, the couple could be seen embracing each other with Corinne Foxx's ring on display.
Jamie Foxx penned a heartfelt note in the caption at the time, gushing over the young couple.
"You are a perfect example of what being in love is…" he wrote. "You care about each others life mental and physical… and you have each other's back… congratulations on your engagement…."
Continuing his note with a message to his soon-to-be son-in-law, he wrote, "When you whispered to me a while back that you were gonna ask my baby girl to marry you I had tears of joy in my soul… 🙏🏾❤️."
To his daughter, he added, "You have… and have always had a special place in my heart… you deserve love abundantly… so again congratulations you too… can't wait to walk you down that [a]isle."
Corinne Foxx announced her engagement at the time by posting similar photos to her Instagram account.
"From the first time I saw you, I knew you were my forever 💍❤️," she wrote in the caption of her post.
In October 2024, Corinne Foxx shared details from her Sept. 21, 2024, wedding ceremony to Hooten in a Vogue interview. Their wedding was held at Jamie Foxx's home in Thousand Oaks, California.
"It was never a question. We always knew we'd get married in my dad's backyard,” she told the outlet. "He has the most gorgeous property. It already looks like a wedding venue. We couldn't think of anywhere more special than a home wedding. It just felt right."
Anelise Bishop
Jamie Foxx shares his second daughter Anelise with ex Kristin Grannis. Anelise was born Oct. 3, 2008, in Los Angeles.
During an interview with "Good Morning America" in 2021, Jamie Foxx revealed Anelise has a passion for music, as well as sports.
He said at the time that Anelise was "playing the piano -- she's on the guitar, and she's 5 feet, 10 inches at 13 years old!"
When it came to Anelise's basketball skills, he gushed, "Her last game before COVID, she was playing with the boys. She had 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 blocks."
In an Instagram post in October 2024, Jamie Foxx marked Anelise's 16th birthday with a photo of her, writing a sweet tribute in the caption.
"I have watched you grow. It has been nothing short of extraordinary. I cannot believe that you are 16 years old today," he wrote. "Anelise, you are a force to be reckoned with happy birthday to you. You're just getting started the ones that know know….I love you to the moon and back. SWEET SWEET SIXTEEN!!!!!!"
