BET Awards 2025: He Can Act, He Can Sing, He Can Joke—Jamie Foxx’s Greatest Hits Across All Mediums
Jamie Foxx is the rare entertainer who can do literally everything—and do it well. Comedian. Oscar-winner. R&B chart-topper. BET Awards host. Game show king. His nomination for Best Actor in 2025 isn’t just about a single role—it’s about his legacy of versatility.
Here’s a celebration of Foxx’s greatest hits, across every format that’s made him unforgettable.
1. “Ray” (2004)
The performance that changed everything. His portrayal of Ray Charles earned him an Academy Award and proved he was more than just a funny man.
2. “The Jamie Foxx Show” (1996–2001)
His sitcom staple was part of the BET/UPN era that shaped a generation. It gave us classic moments and introduced his musical chops before the world knew he was a triple threat.
3. “Unpredictable” (2005 – Album)
A platinum-selling album with hits like “DJ Play a Love Song.” Foxx didn't just sing—he brought grown man R&B back.
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4. BET Awards Host (Multiple Years)
Nobody hosted the BET Awards like Jamie. He brought improv energy, impressions, and cultural callbacks every time he took the mic.
5. “Django Unchained” (2012)
Tarantino’s bloody Western revenge saga was anchored by Foxx’s stone-faced, sharp-shooting performance. A genre-defying role.
6. “Just Mercy” (2019)
As a wrongfully incarcerated man, Foxx delivered subtle, heartbreaking work opposite Michael B. Jordan.
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7. “Collateral” (2004)
Foxx playing opposite Tom Cruise’s icy hitman? Elite thriller chemistry.
8. “They Cloned Tyrone” (2023)
A stylish, surreal Netflix hit where he played the pimp with the plan—funny, weird, and deeply aware.
9. “Gold Digger” (with Kanye West)
We’ll never forget the “Ray Charles” sunglasses or that BET Awards performance. A cultural reset.
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10. “The Burial” (2023)
One of his most recent critically acclaimed roles. He plays a charismatic, courtroom-dominating lawyer in a true story that shows off his dramatic and comedic chops.
Jamie Foxx is a living legend. And this nomination? Just another line in a résumé that’s already packed with trophies.
