Many people have wondered if the two Hollywood stars, Vivica A. Fox and Jamie Foxx, are related by blood. They share the same last name and have worked together in some movies, such as Booty Call and Independence Day. But are they really family? Here’s what we know.
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The Short Answer: No
According to several reliable sources, Vivica A. Fox is not related to Jamie Foxx. The two celebrities do share the same last name but they are not blood relatives. In fact, Jamie Foxx is not even his real name. He was born Eric Marlon Bishop and chose Jamie Foxx as his stage name when he started doing stand-up comedy. He picked a gender-neutral name to increase his chances of getting called on stage, as female comedians were often preferred by the club owners.
Vivica A. Fox, on the other hand, was born Vivica Anjanetta Fox and has kept her birth name throughout her career. She is of African-American and Native American descent and has no known connection to Jamie Foxx’s family.
The Long Answer: A Brief History of Their Careers and Personal Lives
Vivica A. Fox and Jamie Foxx have both had successful careers in the entertainment industry, spanning over three decades. They have also had their fair share of romantic relationships, some of which have been publicized by the media.
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox started her career as a dancer on Soul Train and appeared in music videos for artists like Klymaxx and Toni Braxton. She then transitioned to acting, landing roles on soap operas like Days of Our Lives and Generations. She also guest-starred on popular sitcoms like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, and Out All Night.
Her breakthrough came in 1996, when she starred in two box-office hit films: Independence Day, where she played Will Smith’s girlfriend Jasmine Dubrow, and Set It Off, where she played one of the four bank robbers alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Kimberly Elise. She received an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance for the latter role.
Since then, she has starred in many films and TV shows, such as Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Two Can Play That Game, Missing, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Empire, and Sharknado 2: The Second One. She has also produced several films for Lifetime and BET networks.
Vivica A. Fox has been married once, to singer Christopher Harvest from 1998 to 2002. She has also dated rapper 50 Cent, actor Dennis Rodman, singer Ne-Yo, and businessman Omar “Slim” White. She has no children of her own but is a stepmother to Harvest’s son from a previous relationship.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx started his career as a comedian at open mic nights and joined the cast of In Living Color in 1991. He then starred in his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show, from 1996 to 2001. He also appeared in films like Booty Call, The Players Club, Any Given Sunday, Ali, and Collateral.
His breakthrough came in 2004, when he portrayed legendary singer Ray Charles in the biopic Ray. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance, becoming the third African-American actor to do so after Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington. He also received nominations for Best Supporting Actor for Collateral and Best Original Song for “Blame It” from Dreamgirls that same year.
Since then, he has starred in many films and TV shows, such as Django Unchained, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Baby Driver, Just Mercy, Soul, Beat Shazam (with his daughter Corinne), and Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!. He has also released five studio albums as a singer and won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Blame It” featuring T-Pain in 2010.
Jamie Foxx has never been married but has two daughters from previous relationships: Corinne Foxx (born 1994) with Connie Kline and Anelise Bishop (born 2009) with Kristin Grannis. He has also dated actress Katie Holmes from 2013 to 2019, model Dana Caprio from 2019 to 2020, and singer Sela Vave from 2020 to present.
The Conclusion: They Are Just Friends and Co-Stars
Vivica A. Fox and Jamie Foxx are not related by blood, but they are good friends and co-stars. They have worked together in several projects and have supported each other’s careers. They have also joked about their last name similarity and their chemistry on screen.
In an interview with Essence in 2017, Vivica A. Fox said that she and Jamie Foxx have a “wonderful friendship” and that they “always have a good time” when they work together. She also said that she was proud of his achievements and that he was “one of the most talented people” she has ever met.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2016, Jamie Foxx said that he and Vivica A. Fox have a “great rapport” and that they “always have fun” when they act together. He also said that he was happy for her success and that she was “a beautiful person” inside and out.
So, there you have it. Vivica A. Fox and Jamie Foxx are not related, but they are great friends and co-stars who share a lot of respect and admiration for each other.
