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Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Becoming a Father Again at 58
8/21/2026, 5:46:46 AM
Decision to Welcome a New Baby
In an interview with E! News, the 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor said he was “a little on the fence” about becoming a dad again. He explained that the prospect of returning to parenthood felt daunting given his age, but the conversation shifted after a recent encounter with fellow veteran actor Al Pacino. The interview also revealed that Foxx and his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp are expecting their first child together, a development first reported in May 2026.
Personal Context and Health
Foxx already shares two daughters: Corinne, 32, with former partner Connie Klein, and Anelise, 17, with former partner Kristin Grannis. Both daughters have spoken publicly about their father’s influence on their lives and careers. In addition to his family life, Foxx disclosed a serious health scare: a brain bleed in 2023 that led to a stroke in 2024. He said the experience reinforced his desire to “experience life to the fullest” and to embrace new chapters, including fatherhood.
Influence of Al Pacino
The actor credited Pacino—who, at 86, welcomed a baby in 2023—as a pivotal example that helped dissolve his reservations. Foxx described the meeting as a candid conversation that reminded him that age need not limit the ability to welcome a new child. This anecdote served as the turning point that moved him from hesitation to acceptance.
Official Statements & Responses
He framed the experience as part of “living” and expressed gratitude for the chance to “have my daughters embrace it.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “But then to be his coworker and the level of professionalism, but also he’s so light and so funny.” — Corinne Foxx, actress and co-host of *Beat Shazam*
