Jamie Foxx, who grew up in the protective embrace of his grandparents.
Those who were fortunate enough to know their grandparents and have a good relationship with them know how beautiful it can be. Those unforgettable moments that you spend with them help create a special and unbreakable bond.
It wouldn't be a surprise if they made a Jamie Foxx biopic in a few years. His success story is admirable, as are the people behind it. He began his career as a comedian and little by little he moved through the world of Hollywood until he had dozens of films and awards under his belt.
Jamie Foxx was born Eric Marlon Bishop but is better known by his stage name. He is one of the most respected actors of his generation. His career skyrocketed quickly, and he didn't have to wait decades for critical recognition, as has happened with other actors. In 2005 he won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in the film Ray, and that year he was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Collateral Damage.
His grandmother, who raised him as if she were his son, could not see him hold the golden statuette. She died months before the award ceremony, but he, whenever he has the opportunity to see her, remembers her and honors her. Jamie thanks her and acknowledges that if he is where he is today, he owes it to her. When he was only 7 months old, his biological parents did not want to take on the responsibility of raising him and left him. His grandparents stepped in, adopted him, and raised him.
Although his biological parents lived near him, they hardly visited him. In fact, his father was absent most of his life, but he had everything thanks to his grandparents. Foxx said: “Any emotional, spiritual void, my adoptive parents filled it. So I didn't skip a beat. “I never lacked the love of a mother and father, even though I came from a previous family generation.”
When he won the Oscar, Jamie dedicated a few words to the person who shaped him. His voice breaking, he recalled, with sadness and humor, how she was his first “acting teacher” by constantly telling him, “Stand up straight, act like you have common sense.”
The actor calls her grandmother “mother” and has often indicated that thanks to her he has obtained everything he has from her. She believed in him and motivated him to move forward and continue learning. She induced him to play the piano, an activity for which she won a scholarship to San Diego. Jamie always had the confidence to move forward, and he owes that to the lessons and love his grandparents gave him.
Jamie assures that his grandmother gave him all the necessary tools to grow, expand, and succeed. He describes her as: “The woman who taught me everything and allowed me to become the man I am today. “She gave me the tools of intellect, art, and self-esteem.” The love she gave him has helped him establish a healthy relationship with his daughters.
Jamie has two daughters, Corinne and Annalize, whom he often praises and with whom he shares many moments. He pretends to be the father that he did not have in his biological parents, but in his adoptive parents, his grandparents. He said: “It's just about being present and giving my daughters the ear to listen. You have to continually be involved.”
The situation with his biological parents has changed over the years. After a stormy and practically non-existent relationship with them, Jamie decided to turn the page, forgive them and help them. Now, despite being divorced, they have both lived in their house for a long time. Each one has a sector of the house. Although this doesn't fill the lost time, they managed to have a fun and loving family dynamic, and they are fine with each other. They manage to take advantage of what they have in the present.
