What to know about Jamie Foxx and his 2 kids
Jamie Foxx is preparing for his return to the screen in the upcoming "Back in Action" movie with co-star Cameron Diaz.
Newly released set photos from the action comedy flick show the two Hollywood stars in slick formal wear, running in haste and posing slyly next to three others, who look to be unconscious, on the ground.
The upcoming project marks a triumphant return for Foxx, who was hospitalized during production of the film in April 2023 and will also be Diaz's first major project since stepping away from acting for a decade.
Aside from being an Oscar and Golden Globe winner, Foxx is also a proud father.
The actor, singer and comedian, 56, is a dad to two children -- daughters Corinne and Anelise.
The "Ray" star regularly shares his kids on social media, recently posting a birthday tribute to his younger daughter Anelise, who turned 16 in October 2024.
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!!!!!!"
