Jamie Foxx Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jamie Foxx.

Jamie Foxx is an American actor, singer, and comedian, born on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas. His birth name is Eric Marlon Bishop, but he later adopted the stage name Jamie Foxx to honor comedian Redd Foxx. Foxx began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s, gaining recognition for his sharp wit and hilarious performances.

Foxx's breakthrough came in the late 1990s when he starred in the sketch comedy show "In Living Color." He then transitioned into acting, showcasing his versatility through roles in films such as "Any Given Sunday" (1999), "Collateral" (2004), and "Ray" (2004). It was his portrayal of the legendary musician Ray Charles in "Ray" that earned Foxx critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Actor.

In addition to his acting career, Foxx is a talented singer and has released multiple successful albums, including "Unpredictable" (2005) and "Intuition" (2008), which featured hit singles like "Blame It" and "Just Like Me." He has collaborated with renowned artists like Kanye West and T.I., further solidifying his reputation as a multi-talented entertainer.

Throughout his career, Jamie Foxx has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and several Grammy nominations. He continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his acting skills, comedic timing, and musical talent.

Nobody wants to hear R&ampB. It's sad. If you want to be on

Nobody wants to hear R&ampB. It's sad. If you want to be on the radio you got to stay young.

And perfect happiness? Man, that's a... the pool is about 92

And perfect happiness? Man, that's a... the pool is about 92 degrees, the Jacuzzi is about 102 and an avocado farm.

Happiness

I think Prince should open up a little more to other artists

I think Prince should open up a little more to other artists. Just because we love Prince. Especially the old stuff - we love him to death. But if he opened up he would be something to deal with. Imagine Kanye West producing a Prince track? It would be banoodles!

Death

My worst hair experience was when I was trying to relax my h

My worst hair experience was when I was trying to relax my hair and my grandmother did it. It went all straight and I looked like a black Bee Gee.

Experience

Man, after all my grandma put into me learning the piano, th

Man, after all my grandma put into me learning the piano, that was a hard day, telling her I was telling jokes for a living.

Learning

Actually, music gave me the support when I needed it. I woul

Actually, music gave me the support when I needed it. I would never have gone to college unless I'd gotten a piano scholarship. And now I'm so glad I got to learn to play the cello, which is a different experience, you're flexing a different muscle, but it's beautiful because it is music.

Experience

You know what? I never really factor Hollywood into anything

You know what? I never really factor Hollywood into anything. I'm a black actor, so I can't really control what Hollywood thinks. I gotta go do my thing, and my jokes have got to be funny. Whatever I do has got to be great.

Funny

I'd like to say I'm R&ampB's savior. Whether that's the trut

I'd like to say I'm R&ampB's savior. Whether that's the truth or not, I'm definitely going out there with my mic and my shield to declare, 'I am here to save R&ampB.' I will have the people saying, 'Sir, there is a man at the musical gates saying he is here to save R&ampB.'

Truth

When you look at Michael Jackson, there's nobody who loves h

When you look at Michael Jackson, there's nobody who loves him in that family, nobody. If they did, they'd tell him he didn't have to do all that in order to be famous. All he has to do is keep doing his music and be himself. Michael's been a little touched for about 20 years, but somebody needs to pull him aside and tell him they love him.

Famous

I've been a sports fan all my life, and like most other acto

I've been a sports fan all my life, and like most other actors, I'm convinced I could have been a pro athlete if Hollywood hadn't come calling.

Sports

I've had to be a man since I was 12 or 13. I had a job. And

I've had to be a man since I was 12 or 13. I had a job. And I was playing the piano for people twice my age. Handling responsibility is what makes a man a man.

Age

I really wanted to just be a musician. I didn't want to be a

I really wanted to just be a musician. I didn't want to be anything else, but I was funny and all that.

Funny

In our music, in our everyday life, there are so many negati

In our music, in our everyday life, there are so many negative things. Why not have something positive and stamp it with blackness?

Music

I'm bad on Valentine's Day, but even worse on Christmas. I g

I'm bad on Valentine's Day, but even worse on Christmas. I go shopping at nine o'clock on December 24th every year. Nobody else is there. I'm in Toys'R'Us all by myself. I get there five minutes before closing.

Christmas

I don't know if I'm built for marriage.

I don't know if I'm built for marriage.

Marriage

Well, the album 'Intuition' is out and just went platinum of

Well, the album 'Intuition' is out and just went platinum officially. So I think to have the music doing what it's doing right now, man, it's the ultimate. Nobody is really selling records out there but we are at a million records and we dropped it at Christmas, so we are just trying to get that thing to like two million, you know.

Christmas

She still talks to me now, only now she talks to me in my dr

She still talks to me now, only now she talks to me in my dreams. And I can't wait to go to sleep tonight because we have a lot to talk about. I love you.

Dreams