Jamie Foxx biography

Ray fame Jamie Foxx doesn’t need any introduction because he is one among the most talented personalities in Hollywood. Because of his multi-talented persona, Jamie Foxx net worth is so skyscraping today.

Foxx’s life was full of ups and downs. But, the comedian in him whom even he met a little later in his life, didn’t let him sink into adversities.

Did you know that Foxx added Jamie to his name because he believes that women usually get to perform first in the shows? Well, now you do. Also, he uses Foxx as a suffix as a gesture of tribute to late American actor and comedian Red Foxx.

Jamie Foxx Net Worth

Jamie Foxx net worth reportedly stands at 170 Million USD. A lot of battles came his way either related to his personal life or on-set issues. For instance, recently an unexploded bomb which was supposed to be a part of a scene in his up and coming project- Back In Action, alongside his much-loved friend Cameron Diaz, stood in the way of the shoot due to a reported bomb discovery. The shoot at East London’s Royal Docks got canceled then and there due to the discovery, and piled up the movie budget with several hundred pounds. The 55-year-old actor-cum-comedian worked his fingers to the bones to establish himself as a prominent name in the industry.

Early Life, Education & Struggles

Jamie Foxx was born in Texas in the family of a stock broker but his mother’s adoptive parents (Mark Talley and Estelle Marie) adopted him later. He was quite close to his grandmother whom he regards as one of the most important people to show him the light in his life.

Growing up, Foxx witnessed racial differences towards black people and used to live in the black quarter of Terrell.

The Drew Bundini Brown character representer became friends with piano at the age of five and joined Terrell's New Hope Baptist Church as a pianist and choir leader. He had a knack for football and basketball, and his sense of humor too earned him a special fan base among his classmates.

Earning scholarship from the United States International University, he raked in knowledge in  musical and performing arts composition. Who knew it would build Jamie Foxx net worth so massive in the future?

Endorsement Deals

Jamie Foxx net worth added a nice change for chunk through endorsement deals. He promoted the token sale of Cobinhood- a free crypto trade exchange in 2017. He reported about that with his tweet- “Looking forward to participating in the new @cobinhood Token! ZERO fee trading! #CryptoCurrency #BitCoin #ETH – http://cobinhood.com.” (Source: Twitter)

He endorsed BetMGM’s The King Of Sportsbook’s marketing campaign in 2022. BetMGM announced to splash out $450 Million on their brand face a year before the Sleepless lead actor joined them. So we can imagine that Jamie Foxx net worth got a boost of more than $450 Million with this deal. He did multiple endorsement projects for highly renowned brands.

Car Collection

Jamie Foxx is a die-hard lover of customized cars. Why do we say this? Because he amped up the look of the $2 Million Bugatti Veyron by getting it painted in royal golden shade.

Talking of Jamie Foxx net worth, we can’t leave these exceptionally stylish automobiles out. Here is the list of million dollar car collection of Jamie Foxx-

Philanthropy

Jamie Foxx net worth has been bestowed for social causes also. He filmed a food drive campaign for the U.S.-based international nonprofit organization Do Something in 2008.

He did set up the Jamie Foxx Foundation to provide succor to people dealing with severe health problems and made the public aware of HIV AIDs. The foundation also extends support to the education and welfare sectors.

Towards the end of the year 2020, Foxx’s sister bid adieu to the world fighting Down Syndrome. The Just Mercy lead performer raised a $2 Million fund in her memory for Global Down Syndrome Foundation to support people with the same disease.

Jamie Foxx Personal Life

Jamie Foxx and his ex Connie Kline have a daughter Corinne Foxx- a successful model and actress who became Miss Golden Globe 2016. He welcomed his second daughter in 2009.

In 2013, he and Katie Holmes were rumored to be in a relationship. 

Foxx was reportedly accused of sexual assault in 2002. He was sentenced to a six-month suspended jail term with 2 years of probation altogether with a $1,500 fine for trespassing and hampering peace in a party in 2003. 

The Project Power fame seems quite keen to celebrate on his private yachts as he welcomed the New Year last year on his $8 Million yacht.

He is also a fan of luxe exclusive wristwatches. This is the reason Jamie Foxx net worth is spent on premium timepieces like a $5290 IWC limited-edition Portuguese Chrono Miami Vice, Rolex Submariner worth $8990, $12,990 Yellow Gold Rolex President Day-Date, and $24,999 Rolex Datejust with Pavé diamonds.

Remember that horse from Django Unchained which our Django himself took a ride on? Well, that was gifted to Jamie Foxx on his B’Day. He has also invested his bank balance in farm animals.

Though Foxx himself doesn’t own a private jet, he travels to most of his vacation locations with Jet Luxe’s private jets for which celebs with huge net worth can pay more than $10,000 per hour to fly onboard. 

Awards & Accolades

Jamie Foxx net worth isn’t the only reward he got for his skills and 

brilliance. The list below mentions a few of many awards that Jamie Foxx has won in his career-

• 2005 Academy Award for Best Actor (Ray)
• 2005 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for Best Film Actor in a Leading Role (Ray)
• 2005 MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Male Performance (Ray)
• 2005 Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Ray)
• 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture (Collateral)
• 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture (Collateral)
• 2006 American Music Awards for Favorite R&B/Soul Male Artist
• 2006 & 2009 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Male Artist 
• 2007 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Music (Unpredictable)
• 2010 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (Blame It)
• 2013 MTV Movie & TV Award Best Jaw-Dropping Moment (Django Unchained)
• 2021 Critics Choice Award for Best Voice Actor in an Animated Movie (Soul)

Jamie Foxx net worth will get even piled up with his upcoming projects including a biopic on Mike Tyson and we are eager to see that happening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who is Jamie Foxx?

Jamie Foxx is an American actor, comedian, singer, and producer. 

Q2. What movies is Jamie Foxx known for?

Jamie Foxx is known for a variety of films, including Ray (2004), Django Unchained (2012), Collateral (2004), The Soloist (2009), Baby Driver (2017), and Just Mercy (2019).

Q3. Did Jamie Foxx win an Oscar?

Yes, Jamie Foxx won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2005 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray.

Q4. Is Jamie Foxx involved in any charity work?

Yes, Jamie Foxx is active in philanthropy and has supported various causes, including youth education, disaster relief efforts, and health initiatives.