At 56, Jamie Foxx Breaks Down After Sharing Sad Details About Daughter Corinne

Being the child of a celebrity is often seen as a life of privilege, but for Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, the reality has been far more complex and challenging.

Despite her successes as a model, actress, and producer, Corinne has faced significant emotional, mental, and physical hardships that she’s only recently begun to share publicly.

Corinne, Jamie Foxx’s eldest daughter, first gained attention as a model in Kanye West’s Yeezy showcase and later followed her father into acting, starring in the film “47 Meters Down: Uncaged.”

In what seemed like a fairy-tale moment, she recently married her longtime boyfriend, Joe Hooton, in her father’s backyard. However, behind these public milestones, Corinne has battled private pain.

Her journey with health challenges began with excruciating abdominal pain she mistakenly believed was normal menstrual discomfort. A roommate’s concern pushed her to seek medical help, but her search for answers was long and frustrating.

She visited multiple doctors who suggested everything from hormone imbalances to bladder cancer, but none provided a clear diagnosis. Corinne described this period as “scary and frustrating,” and highlighted how women—especially women of color—are often not taken seriously when presenting symptoms.

Eventually, Corinne was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, a severe condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.

Even after her diagnosis, Corinne found herself dissatisfied with the medical advice she received, prompting her to research her condition extensively.

She joined support groups, listened to podcasts, and eventually connected with a specialist, Dr. Iris Orbuch, who performed a minimally invasive excision surgery to remove the endometriosis lesions. The procedure changed her life, leaving her “semi pain-free” and empowering her to speak out about the condition.

Corinne later learned that her grandmother and aunt also suffered from endometriosis, though it was never discussed openly in the family. She now advocates for breaking the taboo around women’s health, urging others to talk to their families about medical history.

Corinne has become a spokesperson for the Endometriosis Foundation of America and helped produce the documentary “Below the Belt,” which explores the impact of the disease on women’s lives.

Mental health has been another significant challenge for Corinne. Diagnosed with anxiety at age 14, she has spoken about debilitating episodes that left her unable to attend school.
With the support of her parents, she sought professional help and now serves as an ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), working to destigmatize mental health issues.

Growing up in the spotlight also brought emotional struggles. Corinne has admitted to considering changing her last name to avoid being seen as riding her father’s coattails.

Despite the pressure and the public’s assumptions, she ultimately chose to embrace her identity and take pride in her father’s legacy.

Jamie Foxx is extremely proud of Corinne’s courage and advocacy. He has publicly praised her work on social media, especially her efforts to raise awareness about endometriosis.

Despite the challenges she’s faced, Corinne Foxx has transformed her pain into purpose, using her platform to help others and make a difference in the world.