Jamie Foxx’s Heartfelt Quotes on Fatherhood and Parenting
Jamie Foxx may shine as one of Hollywood’s greatest talents, but at home, he simply embodies the role of a devoted dad.
The Oscar-winning actor has spent years sharing insights about parenthood with his daughters, Corinne and Anelise. (He shares Corinne with ex Connie Kline and Anelise with ex Kristin Grannis.)
In May 2026, it was announced that Foxx is expecting his third child, his first with partner Alyce Huckstepp.
From escorting Corinne down the aisle to celebrating Anelise’s debut on stage, check out Foxx’s most touching remarks about fatherhood and his daughters below:
Jamie Foxx Acknowledges Daughter Corinne for Being His Support
Foxx shared with Us Weekly that Corinne was a pillar of strength during the lead-up to his Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was.
“Shout-out to my daughter Corinne Marie Foxx, who looked after me and ensured I was safe,” Foxx told Us exclusively in March 2025. “She wouldn’t allow anyone backstage to see me, and a shout-out to my youngest daughter for her bravery in front of that audience.”
In his special, Foxx delved into his health challenges after his 2023 health scare, revealing that he experienced a brain bleed that led to a stroke.
Jamie Foxx Commends Anelise’s ‘Brave’ Netflix Appearance
Foxx was pleasantly surprised that Anelise chose to join him onstage during What Had Happened Was.
“You have to understand, we had no time to rehearse for that show. We just went up. Those audience members were there for a first-time experience,” he mentioned in Us in March 2025. “For my daughter to come out and play that guitar the way she did, it was simply incredible.”
Foxx also shared that Anelise expressed interest in creating an Instagram account for her music, but he encouraged her to let her talent shine instead.
“I might not be the most popular dad for saying no to Instagram, but a lady approached her in tears saying, ‘What you did was amazing!’ I told her, ‘Your art will be your social media, your art,’” he reflected. “She performed wonderfully. And to everyone who prayed and supported my recovery, thank you.”
Jamie Foxx Shares His Emotions About Walking Corinne Down the Aisle
In September 2024, Jamie officiated Corinne’s wedding to Joe Hooten in his Thousand Oaks, California, backyard—making the event even more special following his health recovery.
“It was simply amazing!” Jamie expressed to Us the following year about his experience escorting his daughter down the aisle.
Corinne certainly cherished the moment.
“It was incredibly special, considering the health scare he faced last year. I walked down [the aisle] to a string rendition of ‘Georgia on My Mind’ by Ray Charles,” Corinne told Vogue in an October 2024 interview. “My dad won his Oscar for portraying [Charles in Ray] in 2005. At 10 years old, I was his plus one, sharing that special moment with him. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as we walked down the aisle.”
Jamie Foxx Celebrates Corinne’s Engagement
When Corinne revealed her engagement in December 2023, the Oscar winner posted an emotional tribute on Instagram with several photos of the couple.
“You exemplify what true love looks like. You genuinely care for one another’s mental and physical well-being and always have each other’s backs,” Foxx wrote at that time. “Congratulations on your engagement. I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH… I’ve got my tissues ready 😭.”
Hooten later revealed to Vogue that Jamie’s role as a father influenced his understanding of family.
“I didn’t expect to tear up, but the moment I saw Corinne and Jamie, who was also emotional, walking down that aisle, I lost it,” Hooten said in 2024. “I was struck by her beauty and inspired by Jamie’s fatherly example.”
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