Jamie Foxx stars alongside Cameron Diaz in new Netflix movie Back In Action, but away from the screen, the Oscar-winning actor has faced a number of challenges in his life
Back in Action: Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz star in Netflix film trailer
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx is back on the big screen after a near-death experience from a stroke in 2023.
In his latest film, Back In Action, he stars alongside Cameron Diaz as a happily married couple who have left their former spy lives behind to focus on family life.
However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when their past as CIA spies is exposed.
The film is now available for streaming on Netflix, but it has received mixed reviews from critics and viewers alike.
Jamie Foxx, renowned for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Ray Charles in the film Ray, has also appeared in notable films such as Collateral, Baby Driver, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Miami Vice, and Soul, reports the Mirror US.
Beyond his Hollywood career, Foxx has faced numerous personal challenges, including being adopted as an infant and surviving a nearly fatal stroke that required several months of recovery.
But what more do we know about this acclaimed actor, including details about his partner and his decision to never marry?
Jamie Foxx’s early life and the origin of his stage name
Born Eric Marlon Bishop on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas, to parents Darrell Bishop and Louise Annette Talley Dixon.
Foxx was abandoned by his biological parents when he was just a few months old. He was then adopted by his maternal aunt and uncle, Estelle and Mark, whom he refers to as his grandparents.
Jamie Foxx, the beloved comedian and actor, adopted his stage name as a tribute to Redd Foxx during an open mic night at a comedy club. He also wanted a gender-neutral name to help him get better billing at comedy nights.
In 1991, Foxx made his television debut as a regular on the variety show In Living Color. He returned to the small screen in 1996 with The Jamie Foxx Show, where he portrayed a struggling actor in Los Angeles living in a hotel owned by his aunt and uncle.
Foxx then transitioned to film roles in The Truth About Cats and Dogs and The Players Club, before landing a significant dramatic role in Any Given Sunday.
The early 2000s saw Foxx’s star ascend with roles in Michael Mann films Ali and Collateral, culminating in an Oscar win for his portrayal of music pioneer Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic Ray.
Foxx cemented his Hollywood status with roles in Miami Vice and Dreamgirls, earning critical acclaim for his performances in Django Unchained, Baby Driver and Soul.
Jamie Foxx’s partner and why he has never got married
Jamie was filming Back in Action in April 2023 when he was suddenly hospitalised after suffering a “medical complication”.
Foxx was unconscious in a hospital for weeks and the Oscar winner later revealed in a Netflix special Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke.
During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Foxx admitted that he “didn’t remember anything” about what had happened to him before he was hospitalised.
Sitting on the sofa with co-stars Cameron Diaz, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey, Jamie Foxx recounted his harrowing experience: “I didn’t remember anything happening so when I came to 20 days later I thought I was being pranked.
“It was beyond crazy. When I woke up, I found myself in a wheelchair. I couldn’t walk.”
Foxx continued, sharing a profound moment of reflection: “God blessed me with money and fame, but when I forgot about God, He blessed me with a stroke.”
The doting dad opened up about his brush with death during his first Netflix stand-up special. In the special, he detailed the severity of his condition, including a brain bleed that led to a loss of several days’ memories.
He also spoke about the challenging journey of relearning basic life skills. Jamie underwent intensive rehabilitation in Chicago, spending weeks to regain his ability to walk.
Jamie Foxx’s personal life and vow never to get married
At 56, the acclaimed actor is romantically linked with Alyce Huckstepp, a 30-year-old ex-fitness model and businesswoman hailing from Australia.
In his candid 2021 memoir ‘Act Like You Got Some Sense’, Foxx expressed his reservations about marriage, stating: “I’ve just never been convinced that marriage was a good idea for me.”
He elaborated on his perspective by comparing the experiences of his friends, concluding that marriage wasn’t essential for providing a nurturing environment for his children.
Jamie Foxx, the Hollywood star, is a proud father to two daughters from previous relationships – actress and television producer Corinne Foxx and Anelise Bishop, who was born in 2009.