Published: 2019-01-06
Jamie Foxx, one of the significant actors in the era who began his acting career as a stand-up comedian, grew up with the passion and keen interest in the film industry. Known for his roles in movies like Jarhead , Any Given Sunday, Valentine's Day, and Amazing Spider-Man, he bagged several awards and honors as the result of his immense struggle and hardships.
Along with the film credits, Jamie entangled with the music world smashing the large fortune and success with his music stocks like Unpredictable , Blame It and Fall for Your Type.
Jamie Foxx, who garners his net worth from the professional career of acting, has an estimated net value of $100 million. He also owns the 17,000-square-foot villa in California whose worth hits the value of $11 million.
Starting the acting career as a stand-up comedian in 1989, Jamie appeared in a comedy show, In Living Color within two years and had his role for three seasons. After that, he performed his show The Jamie Foxx Show, which lasted for five years from 1996 to 2001 with five seasons and a hundred episode. Later, the show got nominated in Images Kid's Choice and NAACP Awards.
He also starred in several movies including Toys, The Great White Hype, Any Given Sunday, Valentine's Day, I'm Still Here, The Amazing Spiderman and many others. His acting credits for Ali, Breakin' All the Rules and Collateral earned $217.7 million.
Apart from his film career, he is also a singer with many music compilations and recordings. He has released many songs like Unpredictable , Blame It and Fall for Your Type. One of his albums, Unpredictable is the most successful with a double platinum certification from the RIAA which reached on the top of both the Billboard 200 and US R&B charts.
Jamie Foxx, age 51, is one of the most secretive celebs in the United States. Although Jamie relishes the happy relationship with Katie Holmes, an actress known for her roles in Disturbing Behavior and Wonder Boys , he keeps the information about his personal affairs and interests low-key. The couple has reportedly been in a private connection for more than four and a half year.
Back in December 2016, the news of their marriage surfaced on the media with many gossips and rumors. Fans and audiences speculated Jamie and Katie as a husband and wife, but as the couple didn't get married officially, the news remained as a tale. The rumors about Jamie's engagement with Katie was also the highlighted story in 2018 as Katie was spotted with a diamond ring on her finger, but later, she shattered those speculations claiming that the engagement ring was only a movie prop for her new movie The Secret .
After a few months, in November 2018, the duo came out with the plans to share their wedding vows. As reported, they are planning to marry in the City of Light, Paris, in a beautiful winter wedding ceremony.
Before Jamie's relationship with Katie Holmes, he reportedly dated many celebs including Lisa Olivia Munn, Christy Rice, Stacey Dash, and Kristin Grannis. He has two kids namely; Corrine and Annalise (with Kristin Grannis). Corrine has starred along with her father in the second season of Beat Shazam in 2018.
Despite his relationship with many ladies, he also faced several inquiries about his sexuality as gay by Katt Williams during a stand-up act in Los Angeles in 2012. But as he is a straight man, relishes a cherished bond with Katie Holmes fending off the gay rumors.
His current lover Katie also served as a wife to the movie icon, Tom Cruise with whom she shares a daughter, Suri Cruise. They reportedly divorced in 2012.
Born in Terell, Texas, the United States, in 1967, Jamie Foxx celebrates his birthday on 13 December. He stands the height of 1.75 meters (5 feet and 9 inches tall). He pursued his education from the United States International University (Alliant International University) from 1986 to 1988 on a music scholarship.