by Jamie Foxx has lived an enviable life. With hit films, chart-topping albums, stand-up comedy specials, and even his own TV show under his belt, Foxx has enjoyed immense professional success. His personal life, however, has taken a backseat. While the actor/musician/comedian has been linked to some of the most beautiful women in Hollywood over the years, Foxx has yet to walk down the aisle. And at 55 years old, it’s unlikely fans will ever see the Oscar winner get married.
Foxx’s Anti-Marriage Stance
Despite his playboy reputation, Foxx has been transparent about not seeing himself as the marrying kind. During a 2012 appearance on “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Foxx admitted he wasn’t built for marriage, though he considered himself a loving, committed partner. “I know one thing: I’m a very loving person. When it comes to connecting with somebody, then being, like, there … I know I could be long-term in our connection,” he told Oprah Winfrey.
The actor echoed similar sentiments in his 2021 memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense. “I just don’t think I’m the marrying type. I’ve just never been convinced that marriage was a good idea for me,” Foxx wrote.
Foxx reinforced this belief during an interview with E! News’ Daily Pop. After seeing marriages crumble and negatively impact children, Foxx said he didn’t want to risk putting his daughters through something similar.
“A lot of those marriages ended up not doing well as the kids got older. Unfortunately, we saw the kids get fractured from their families,” he explained. “Us, we actually came together more. So I don’t know what that is. I just know that it is different, but it’s a whole lot of love.”
The Girlfriends That Couldn’t Change His Mind
Foxx may have sworn off marriage, but that hasn’t stopped him from having high-profile relationships. Here’s a look back at the actress girlfriends who failed to get Foxx to commit.
Connie Kline Foxx’s first public romance was with Connie Kline in the early ‘90s. Kline, an Air Force veteran, gave birth to the couple’s daughter, Corinne, in 1994. Foxx and Kline split shortly after Corinne’s birth, but Foxx told People he and Kline put aside their differences and co-parented amicably to give Corinne a stable childhood.
Kristin Grannis Foxx dated singer and songwriter Kristin Grannis in the mid-2000s. In 2008, Grannis gave birth to their daughter, Annalise. Like with Kline, Foxx made an effort to co-parent with Grannis as they raised their daughter together.
Meagan Good Foxx was linked to actress Meagan Good in 2003 when they were spotted getting cozy at a party. Neither confirmed they were an item. Good went on to marry Hollywood producer DeVon Franklin.
Eva Marcille In 2004, Foxx reportedly dated model Eva Marcille, though the relationship was not made public. Marcille would later marry and divorce lawyer Kevin McCall and lawyer Michael T. Sterling, with whom she shares three children.
Garcelle Beauvais
Foxx sparked dating rumors with his “Miami Vice” co-star Garcelle Beauvais in 2005. Photos surfaced of Foxx and Beauvais getting handsy while filming in Miami. Beauvais brushed off romance speculation, claiming she and Foxx were just “good friends.” Beauvais later married talent agent Mike Nilon before divorcing in 2011.
Katie Holmes Arguably Foxx’s most famous relationship was with actress Katie Holmes. The pair linked up in 2013, shortly after Holmes divorced Tom Cruise. Foxx and Holmes kept their romance under wraps for years before going public in 2017. They ultimately called it quits in 2019 after six years together.
During their covert courtship, Foxx reportedly bonded with Holmes’ daughter, Suri. And according to Radar Online, Holmes repeatedly brought up marriage to Foxx, but he wouldn’t fully commit.
Alyce Huckstepp As of 2022, Foxx has been dating fitness model Alyce Huckstepp. The couple was spotted getting close in Miami in March 2022. Huckstepp then accompanied Foxx on a Florida getaway that April. She later cared for him after he suffered heart complications.
Despite going strong for nearly two years now, Foxx has shown no signs of proposing to Huckstepp. And given his staunch views on marriage, a wedding doesn’t seem imminent.
Why Foxx’s Anti-Marriage Stance Makes Sense
From his playboy past to his protective dad persona, there are a few reasons why Jamie Foxx’s decision to remain unmarried makes perfect sense.
Protecting His Assets As one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars, Jamie Foxx has amassed an impressive net worth estimated at $170 million. With so much wealth at stake, Foxx is likely wary of entering into a legal contract that could put his fortune in jeopardy.
According to Wealthy Gorilla, women initiate nearly 70 percent of all divorces. So should he get divorced, Foxx risks losing half his assets in a settlement. By remaining single, the actor retains full control over his wealth.
Shielding His Daughters Foxx has made it clear his top priority is protecting his daughters, Corinne and Annalise. Because Foxx witnessed broken marriages negatively impact children firsthand, he seems unwilling to put his girls through potential trauma.
“I got some fantastic little ones that I want to make sure I’m there for in the right way,” Foxx told Howard Stern when asked about marriage.
Foxx has cultivated close relationships with his daughters as a single father. Corinne has even credited her dad’s parenting style – and decision not to remarry – with allowing their familial bond to thrive.
Avoiding Divorce Drama According to the National Survey of Family Growth, approximately 40 to 50 percent of U.S. marriages end in divorce. And Foxx alluded that going through a split could bring unfavorable attention.
“One thing that kills an entertainer or celebrity is divorce. If that happens, it becomes this whole thing in the media, and the kids become collateral damage,” Foxx stated in his memoir.
No doubt the drama, headlines, and legal costs that come with dissolving a marriage are deterrents for Foxx.
The Bachelor Lifestyle Suits Him
Simply put, Jamie Foxx seems content living the bachelor lifestyle. With his packed schedule, demanding career, and dedication to fatherhood, marriage may feel like too much of a constraint.
Even while traveling the globe for projects, Foxx keeps his daughters as his home base. Though not opposed to having a long-term partner, Foxx appears unwilling to fundamentally change his freewheeling existence. And approaching age 60, it’s unlikely Foxx will shift his mindset now.
Will Any Woman Change His Stance?
Despite high-profile romances with the likes of Katie Holmes, Jamie Foxx remains a steadfast bachelor. While current girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp joins a long list of stunning partners, Foxx shows no indication of marrying her or any other woman. And with nearly three decades elapsing since his first public relationship, it seems this Hollywood hunk will stay single indefinitely.
Unless someone extremely special makes him rethink lifelong views on marriage, fans probably will never see Jamie Foxx walk down the aisle. But one thing is certain – Foxx will continue playing the supportive father role he was destined for.
