Jamie Foxx's redemption journey: How past parenting fails fueled a special bond with his daughter Corinne
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jamie Foxx is a prominent actor, who has given many years to the entertainment industry. The comedian has also been recognized for his work and honored with awards, like the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor over the years.
However, as per reports, he failed to be a good father during his elder daughter’s growing up years because of his busy schedule. The ‘Ray’ star told ET Online in 2021, “There were moments where I was a Disney dad and didn't know it. I was out running trying to make sure everything was great, but I was missing time. So, when I would show up, 'Let's just go to Disneyland, let Mickey Mouse fix everything. The emotional potholes, we'll just fill it with Mickey Mouse.’”
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'Wow. Here she is teaching me now'
Foxx was soon made to realize by the young Corinne what he was doing wrong. He revealed, “She said, 'Hear me out -- the Disneyland and all those things were great, but all I wanted...is to kick it with you. That made me go, 'Wow. Here she is teaching me now.’” The 55-year-old actor continued, “[Balancing] party Jamie Foxx and family Jamie Foxx -- it's been a big battle. I remember taking Corinne to a party when she was 13. I liked to invite them because I was able to introduce them to artists -- let them see them in their raw form.”
“[Have them] meet Uncle Leo and have Drake hold her as a kid [because] what it did was it allowed them to see not only the artist but also the person behind it and the hard work. I made mistakes, not being on time, I learned that in order to parent I had to put discipline on myself. But I wanted them to see me at work so they know what I'm doing,” he added.
'My daughter, she’s just incredible'
However, with time things have changed between Corinne and Foxx, who is also the father of Annalise Bishop, whom he shares with his ex Kristin Grannis. Corinne, whose mother is Connie Kline, once shared, as per People, “He thinks the world of us, and we can feel it. And that's really powerful for a young girl to grow up and have such a strong father figure in her life.”
The ‘Django Unchained’ actor has also shared time and again how proud he is of his daughter. In 2017,after Corinne walked the ramp for Sherri Hill at New York Fashion Week, he said, “In this business, sometimes it can get crazy, but my daughter, she’s just incredible — 23 years old [and] graduated from college. It was just a great moment.”
'It's a whole lot of love'
Foxx is so devoted as a father that he also chose not to marry because of his children. He told E! News, “A lot of those marriages ended up not doing well as the kids got older. Unfortunately, we saw the kids get fractured from their families,” while referring to his daughter. Foxx added, “Us, we actually came together more. So I don't know what that is, I just know that it is different but it's a whole lot of love.”
Moreover, in April when the ‘Day Shift’ star’s health declined, sending him to the hospital, Corinne was by his side. The ‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ actress shared a statement, “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.” Later, Foxx posted an update on Instagram without giving out many details. He just wrote, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.”
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