Like many kids of famous parents, Jamie Foxx’s 29-year-old daughter initially struggled with the weight of her famous father’s legacy. Although she is proud of her family name, she once yearned to create her own unique identity and be recognized for her achievements. This need for independence led her to once consider changing her last name.
Jamie Foxx is an acclaimed star, who has entertained audiences across a variety of platforms for decades. Although being a member of his family has many advantages and opportunities, the name he goes by also carries a great deal of responsibility.
As a result, his elder daughter wanted to change her last name for that very reason prior to starting her own career in the entertainment industry.
But it was obvious that she had the choice not to; in fact, some of her most well-known projects to date involved working with her father.
Jamie Foxx’s Daughter Aspired To Achieve Success On Her Terms
It can be difficult to be compared to a Hollywood A-lister, particularly if your last names are the same. However, some people consider themselves fortunate to be related to an entertainment dynasty. Others? Not really. For instance, Corinne Foxx once considered removing her last name in an effort to distance herself from the perks of her father’s fame.
Jamie Foxx‘s daughter once told TOGETHXR that she thought about changing her last name when she was a kid in order to avoid any associations with her father. To quote her:
“I had a lot of people telling me, ‘You don’t have to go to college. You can just go straight into the entertainment world, doors will open for you. You could be making millions of dollars.’ I just grew up my whole life and I didn’t want to just ride on my dad’s coattails. I wanted to, you know, make my own name, do things myself.”
Ultimately, the 29-year-old actress chose to keep her last name and acknowledge that people’s opinions of her will always be shaped by her father’s work.
“But as I’ve gotten older I’ve, one, made peace with people are [going to] think things about me that I have no control of, and two, I’m proud of my dad and I’m proud of who he is and I’m proud of the work he’s done. I’m proud of just the person that he is. Holding onto his name and being proud of my last name is actually something I’ve had to grow into.”
How Many Kids Does Jamie Foxx Have?
Annalise Bishop, a second daughter of Jamie Foxx, was born on October 3, 2008. Her mother is Foxx’s ex-girlfriend, Kristin Grannis.
Although the former couple have kept their relationship a secret, their daughter seems to share her famous father’s passion for the arts.
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Django Unchained actor disclosed that he and his second daughter got connected through their shared love of music.
“My 11-year-old now knows how to play the piano so well, she actually plays my songs while I sing to them. She said, ‘I am going on tour with you.’ I am blessed, we are all blessed.”
Moreover, his younger daughter also possesses more athletic abilities. In an interview with Good Morning America, the father of two claimed that his daughter was quite the force on the basketball court:
“Her last game before COVID, she was playing with the boys, she had 21 points, 17 rebounds, 5 blocks.”
Well, on the professional front, Jamie Foxx’s upcoming movie, Strays, directed by Josh Greenbaum, is scheduled to release on August 18, 2023.
Source- TOGETHXR; Entertainment Tonight
