- Dismissed reports he's locked in a battle over a set of his sexually explicit photographs as a bunch of garbage. It was reported that a Las Vegas, Nevada, construction worker was taking the funnyman to court in a bid to gain the right to sell 100-plus pictures of the actor which he claimed he found discarded outside his home. (October 8, 2004)
- Enjoyed his experience of working with Tom Cruise on COLLATERAL so much, he bought the actor a $20,000 diamond watch as a sign of gratitude. (August 14, 2004)
- Foxx and his sister pleaded not guilty Friday to charges from a fight with police officers and security guards last year at Harrah's New Orleans Casino. (January 17, 2003)
- The best part of the ESPY Awards for Serena Williams wasn't taking home two trophies but having comedian Jamie Foxx sing to her -- Foxx, host of Wednesday night's show on ESPN Awards, sang Can I Be Your Tennis Ball? to Serena Williams, the world's top-ranked women's player. (July 18, 2003)
- Foxx's trial on charges from a fight with guards a New Orleans, Louisiana, casino has been delayed until September 8. (June 27, 2003)
- Foxx is chosen to host ESPN's 11th annual ESPY Awards on July 16 at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre - Foxx said Wednesday, "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. (June 21, 2003)
- Foxx pleaded innocent Monday to misdemeanor charges that he fought with police officers after they ordered him to leave a casino -- Foxx was arrested Saturday and charged with trespassing, disturbing the peace, battery on police officers and resisting arrest. (April 29, 2003)
- He was the first man of the millennium to host Saturday Night Live. (January 8, 2000)
- Was a football quarterback in high school
- Started as a stand up comedian.
- Auditioned for Cuba Gooding Jr. role in Jerry Maguire.
- Foxx has been given the all-clear to poke fun at his pal Mike Tyson, as long as he tells him what he'll be saying before shows.
- He is sizing up a part in the upcoming CHARLIE'S ANGELS movie - as Bill Murray's replacement.
- Actually played high school football in ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (1999)
- Nominated for Breakthrough Male Performance at MTV Movie Awards for ANY GIVEN SUNDAY (2000)
Awards- Black Reel Awards: Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor, ALI (2002)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, ALI (2002)
- Image Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, The Jamie Foxx Show (1998)
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