Foxx’s professional acting career started after he made his television debut appearing comedy sketch In Living Color in which he played several roles from 1991 to 1994. Jamie is not just known for any particular movie and series but the actor has done numerous hit films throughout his career. He gained popularity for playing roles in hit movies including, 2004s Ray, 2006s Miami Vice, 2012s Django Unchained, and of course The Amazing Spider-Man 2 which was released in 2014 and earned him a lot of stardom. His roles in films led the actor to win numerous awards and accolades including 2 acting Oscar nominations in the same year for his immense performances in two films becoming the second male in history to earn two Oscars after legendary Al Pacino. According to a report in 2005s People Magazine, Jamie Foxx was on the list of 50 Most Beautiful People on the planet. Furthermore, Jamie is among only a few Hollywood stars to earn the quadruple award during the film award season, Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Actor. After winning the Academy Award for Best Actor Foxx came up as the 3rd black man actor in history. He was also awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Net Worth 2022:
Early Life:
Jamie Foxx was born on the 13th of December 1967 and was raised in Terrell, Texas. His birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop, but his letter adopted the nickname of Jamie Foxx. He is the son of Darrell Bishop who later changed his name to Shahid Abdula following his conversion to Muslim. While his mother’s name is Louise Annette Talley Dixon. Shortly after his birth, Jamie was adopted by his mom’s adoptive parents who raised him. He grew up with his grandparents Esther Marie, a domestic worker and nursery operator, and Mark Talley, a yard worker. Foxx has had little contact with his real parents who were not part of his upbringing. Jamie says his grandmother is one of his biggest influences who encouraged him in every aspect. He was raised in the black quarter of Terrell which around that time was a racially segregated community. Jamie was just 5 years old when he began playing the piano and then he had a strict Baptist upbringing. As a teenager, he began his career by being a part-time pianist and choir leader in Terrell’s new hope baptist church.
Education:
While growing up he discovered that he had a natural talent for telling jokes which were already evident as a third grader when his class teacher would use him as a reward if the class behaved well, so he would tell them jokes. Foxx attended Terrell High School in Texas, where he earned top grades and also participated in different sports, especially basketball and football. In school, he was the quarterback for the team and established himself as the first quarterback in the history of the school to pass for more than one thousand yards. At that time his dream was to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Jamie also sang in a band called Leather & Lace. After graduating from high school, Jamie Foxx earned a scholarship to United States International University where he began studying Musical as well as Performing Arts Composition.
Film & TV Career:
In 1991 Jamie Foxx began his career after being the cast of the sketch comedy television series In Living Color where he starred in a recurring role and made a total of 95 appearances on the series. Following the recurring role in this comedy series, Foxx went on to star in his own sitcom called The Jamie Foxx Show in which he appeared from 1996 to 2001. That became his first turning point and the actor also produced the show through his company named Foxx Hole Productions. Jamie Foxx made his film debut in the comedy movie Toys in 1992 in which he played the role of Baker. However, the film didn’t receive well at the box office. That was the time when Jamie was not able to earn any recognition in the entertainment industry. Jamie got his first big role in the film “Any Given Sunday” which was released in 1999 and he played the character of a footballer Willie Beamen, which earned him high acclaim.
Foxx received multiple awards and accolades after portraying a taxi driver Max Durocher in the 2004 crime film Collateral with popular Hollywood star Tom Cruise, and the film became a commercial success. He earned some early recognition for his role in the films The Soloist, Stealth, and Miami Vice. Around the time in 2010, Jamie Foxx starred in three movies Valentine’s Day, Due Date, and I’m Still Here. In the following year, he was cast in the films Rio and Horrible Bosses, which garnered him fame for his roles. Foxx then appeared in Django Unchained in 2012, and White House Down in 2013. The biggest breakthrough moment of Jamie’s career came when he was named to become the cast of the blockbuster film The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in 2014. In this movie, he played the main role of Maxwell “Max” Dillon / Electro. Before this, he voiced the character of Nico in the computer-animated sequel of Rio 2. After getting success from his roles, Foxx continued to appear in various movies such as Welcome to My Life, Baby Driver, Robin Hood, Just Mercy, and the documentary QT8: The First Eight. Jamie played the main role of Brian Dixon in the Netflix comedy series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! where he also worked as an executive producer. He followed up with his appearance in Netflix’s Project Power and reprised his role of Maxwell “Max” Dillon / Electro in the Spider-Man: No Way Home. As a voice artist, he also provided vocals for the character of Joe in the computer-animated drama film Soul.
Other Works:
Apart from just being a prominent actor, Jamie Foxx is also a well-known host, comedian, and producer. His stand-up comedian career started back in 1989. He then created his own series called The Jamie Foxx Show which was aired on WB Network from 1996 to 2001. Jamie expanded his businesses in the entertainment industry by founding his production company The Foxxhole a Sirius Sattelite Radio Channel that features talk radio shows, music primarily by African-American rappers, standup comedy albums, and a significant amount of Foxx’s own work. Jamie Foxx came as up program’s host and executive producer since the show premier in 2017. Beat Shazam has had Jamie Foxx as its host and executive producer since its broadcast on Fox in 2017. Jamie Foxx worked as the co-executive producer for the 2017 Showtime sitcom entitled White Famous but this comedy show ran for only one season. In 2019 Foxx starred in an episode titled Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons of the ABC TV series Live in Front of a Studio Audience, in which he played the role of George Jefferson.
Music Career:
Jamie Foxx started his music career back in the early 1990s and since then he has released five studio albums which led him to Grammy Awards. On July 19, 1994, Jamie Foxx dropped his debut studio album Peep This which consists of 13 tracks. At the end of 2005, Foxx came up with the release of his second studio album Unpredictable which earned him a lot of success. The album went double platinum status and sold over 1.98 million copies in the U.S. He then continued to release more albums including Intuition (2008), Best Night Of My Life (2010), and Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses (2015). All these albums became a massive success and have been in the Top 10 on the U.S Billboard 200.
Relationships & Personal Life:
Jamie Foxx has two daughters Corinne Foxx (born in 1994) and Annalise (born in 2009). Connie Kline is Corinne Foxx’s mother and Kristin Grannis is Annalise’s bishop’s mother. Foxx’s first daughter Corinne is an actress and model who came to the spotlight after being named Miss Golden Globe. From 2013 to 2019 Jamie Foxx was in a relationship with American actress Katie Holmes. The actor had been in a relationship with many ladies throughout his life. In 2008 Foxx filmed a public service announcement for Do Something to endorse food drives in local communities. In 2021 Jamie came up with the idea of releasing his memoir titled Act Like You Got Some Sense: And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me.
Awards & Nominations:
Jamie Foxx is one of the top actors in Hollywood and he has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. He first won the 2005 Academy Award in the category of Best Actor for his role in the film Ray. It was the biggest year for Jamie Foxx and he has also received several other awards including the
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards for the film, RayBET Awards for the song “Blame It” with T-PainGolden Globe Awards for the film, RayScreen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in the film, Ray.
Jamie Foxx his track Blame It with T-Pain led him to win the 2010 Grammy Award in the category of Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Along with this he also received a 7-time nomination for the Grammy Awards.
Legal Issues:
Aside from only earning success in the film and music industries, Foxx also found himself in some legal issues and troubles. He was involved in fighting with officers at the casino in New Orleans and as a result, he had placed on two years probation after being detained in 2003. In 2018 a lady revealed that Jamie had assaulted her back in 2002 when she refused to have sex with the actor. Jamie referred to the charges as unreasonable and claimed that he would sue his profession.
Car Collection:
According to Forbes, Jamie Foxx has a net worth of $150 million and he has been able to buy expensive cars. He first bought a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe which cost him $495,000. He then continued to purchase more expensive cars including:
Buggati Veyron $2 millionRezvani Tank $350,000McLaren 570 S $230,000Lamborghini Urus $330,000Rolls Royce Cullinan $500,000Mercedes Benz G Wagon $220,000
Real Estate:
In 1997 Jamie purchased the single-story house for about $930k it was built back in 1949 and remodeled. The mansion spans over 84 acres and it is located in Tarzana, a Suburban neighborhood in Los Angeles, California. These days the house offers 6,000 square feet of space with 5 beds and 6 baths. The mansion also features a movie theater, two lounge areas, a double-sided fireplace, a ton of patio space surrounded by palm trees, 12 car circular driveway at the front as well spacious four-car garage. Jamie’s Tarzana home also had more than one sports court including a basketball court. Foxx lived in this house until 2008 and made his mark on the home before moving on to his current property. According to records, this place hit the market for just over $3.2 million in 2019.
Current House In L.A.
In 2007, Jamie Foxx purchased an eco-friendly property in Hidden Valley for which he paid $10.5 million. This massive mansion spans over 40 acres of land and it’s about the neighborhood of thousand oaks which is about 40 miles from Downtown L.A. This estate was built in a Mediterranean style with matching limestone throughout and spans over 17,000 square feet inside with 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Moreover, the mansion comes with a library, a game room, a formal living room & dining room, extra family rooms, and a gourmet kitchen with a gorgeous breakfast room. Foxx installed a massive solar panel on the Hillside opposite his property allowing him to use most of the California sun and use that energy for the powerhouse. For the outdoor, the mansion has cabanas, and a fully customized basketball court complete with stadium-style seating. There is also a spacious five-car garage and impressive trails to ride bikes. Despite all of this, the Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx spend $1.69 million on a large house in Agora Hills, California for his ex-wife Kristen Grannis who is the mother of his second daughter. This mini mansion spans over 4,192 square feet with 5 beds, 5 baths, and three fireplaces. The home was built in 1996 and Jamie bought this house in 2019.
Jamie Foxx Net Worth:
As of 2022, Jamie Foxx Net Worth is estimated to be around $150 million, making him one of the richest actors in Hollywood. He began his career at an early age and has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in the film industry. Jamie first came to the spotlight after creating The Jamie Foxx Show, since then he started getting offers from many big projects. He appeared in some blockbuster movies including Rio, Dreamgirls, Ray, Just Mercy, The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Collateral, Django Unchained, and Baby Driver, among others. According to some reports, Jamie Foxx’s per movie is between $5 million to $12 million. His appearance in the film Annie earned him around $5 million. Foxx then charged a salary of $3,000,000. He starred in Miami Vice for which he made $10 million through salaries.
Income Sources:
The main source of his income comes from films, TV shows, his production company, as well as his stand-up comedy career, and some other ventures. Jamie Foxx has managed to accumulate a vast chunk of money from his successful music career. He earned more than $20 million from his album sales and collaboration. Foxx dropped his third studio album Intuition which he garnered from its record sales. Prior to this, he released the hit album Unpredictable which became a commercial success and earned him $2,14,000 from record sales.
Endorsement:
Jamie Foxx is one of the lead choices for many brands, a lot of big labels want him to become their brand ambassador. In 2000 he first got a chance to appear in a television commercial for Coors Light Beer. Since then he has been featured in numerous commercials including 2005s The One Campaign, 2016s Verizon wireless telephone service, Canon, Under Armor, and many more. In 2006 the popular People Magazine named him one of the Hottest Bachelors.
Summary:
Jamie Foxx is an A-lister with multiple hats, one of course being acting. He appeared in the Netflix flick Project Power, which has been a quick sensation. At the time of this writing, Jamie Foxx has a net worth of approximately $150 million. He is an actor, singer, comedian, and producer who became widely recognized for his stellar portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 bio movie called Ray for which he won an Academy Award. Since 2017, Jamie’s also worked as the host and executive producer for the Fox game show called Beat Shazam. Ryan Gosling’s Net Worth Natalie Portman’s Net Worth
