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‘Nicole gets so

emotional watching my races’

ON LIFE IN THE FAST LANE, NICOLE SCHERZINGER AND THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

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‘Nicole ‘Nicole gets so

emotional emotional watching my races’

‘Nicole gets so

emotional watching my races’

F1 WORLD CHAMPION

LEWIS HAMILTON F1 WORLD CHAMPION

ON LIFE IN THE FAST LANE, NICOLE SCHERZINGER AND THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

ON LIFE IN THE FAST LANE, ON LIFE IN THE FAST LANE, NICOLE SCHERZINGER AND THE ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX

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INVITING US INTO HIS LAVISH L.A. HOME

TELLS WHY DAUGHTER CORINNE IS HIS RAY OF LIGHT AS SHE PREPARES TO

MAKE A DAZZLING DEBUT

TELLS WHY DAUGHTER CORINNE IS HIS TELLS WHY DAUGHTER CORINNE IS HIS JAMIE FOXX

Jamie Foxx has made his name as one of the most talented people on the planet: an

actor, s inger-songwriter and stand-up comedian who has won numerous awards, including an Oscar, Bafta and Golden Globe during his 25-year career.

But for father of two Jamie, 46, it’s the opinions of his daughters Corinne, 20, and � ve-year-old Anelise that count most.

“My daughters are the loves of my life,” says Jamie. “They have softened me in more ways than I will admit – but I will say it is Corinne and Anelise who have taught me what’s truly important in life.”

Jamie is speaking to hello! in his spectacular family home in Los Angeles. With

its columned entryway and views overlooking the countryside, the house is the family’s haven from their full schedules.

“Now that Corinne’s a young adult with a busy college life, I’m just grateful I’m cool enough that she still wants to hang out with me,” he laughs.

Already making her name as a model while studying at university, Corinne often accompanies her father to glamorous red carpet events, including the Oscars and Grammys. She also shares her father’s devotion to family – including her maternal half-sister Leah, six, who joined the family in this exclusive photoshoot.

“My sisters are both much younger than me so I’m very protective of them – we don’t have

that rivalry that most siblings do,” she tells us.Jamie shares that instinct and has been

careful to keep the identities of Corinne’s and Annalise’s mothers out of the public domain.

At the end of November, however, Corinne will be centre of attention at Le Bal des Débutantes – the annual debutantes’ ball in Paris.

She’ll be stepping out into society with 25 other young girls from prominent families across the world, including Isabel Beatty – daughter of actors Warren Beatty and Annette Bening – all wearing couture gowns by different designers (Corinne has been working with Marchesa for her dress) and jewels from Swiss house Bucherer.

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Jamie poses with his daughter Corinne (together, above) at the stunning Foxx family home in Los Angeles. The 20-year-old is studying at university in California, models in her free time and would eventually like to follow in her dad’s acting footsteps. “I’m very supportive of Corinne pursuing all her goals and dreams,” says Jamie

‘Corinne is one of the most grounded people I’ve ever met. She really doesn’t care

about my fame. To her, I’m just Dad’

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‘Dad is so loving, generous and talented. He

inspires me to be a better person’

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“I’m so proud of Corinne and I cherish every opportunity for quality time together,” says Jamie of his eldest daughter. “She’s one of the most grounded people I’ve ever met. She really doesn’t care about my fame and while she may get certain opportunities and attention from it, she keeps a very level head about it all. To her, I’m just Dad.”

DADDY COOL“He’s definitely a cool dad,” smiles Corinne. “I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to get a father like my dad. He’s so loving, kind, generous, talented and smart. I look up to him and he inspires me to be a better person and to work harder. He always listens to me and values my opinion. He’s also just so hilarious. He makes me and my friends laugh whenever we’re together.”

Real name Eric Marlon Bishop, Jamie was born and raised in Texas by his maternal grandparents. Encouraged by them, he studied classical music and composition after earning a scholarship to the United States International University in California.

He began his stand-up career in 1989, when a girlfriend dared him to perform at an open mic night. He went on to notable film roles including musician Ray Charles in the biopic Ray, which earned him a Best Actor Oscar in 2005, and 2012’s multi award-winning Django Unchained.

His values of hard work and education have clearly been passed on to Corinne, a student at the University of Southern California.

“Right now, I am studying public relations and business administration,” she says. “College is the best thing that ever happened to me. I’ve grown so much as a person. I’m in charge of events at my sorority and I’ve become more confident in my voice as a leader.”

She has also recently featured in a campaign for US accessories brand Icing. “Modelling is a great way for me to work while I’m studying. And hopefully, in the future, I can follow in my father’s footsteps as an actress.

“We love to collaborate creatively on music and film projects,” adds Corinne. “We’re both creatively minded, so we bond through our love of art, music and film. I wish I was funny enough to be a comedian – my dad is gifted with his comedic talent.”

SUPPORTING ROLECorinne’s many ambitions must make for a packed schedule – does Jamie ever worry she’s overdoing things?

“I’m very supportive of Corinne pursuing all her goals and dreams,” he says. “I feel unbelievably lucky to have two wonderful daughters and a career doing what I love. My daughters travel with me as much as possible and I often make turnaround trips to attend their events, games and recitals. The time I surprised Corinne doing her photoshoot was the absolute best.”

Corinne – who shares Jamie’s surname, Bishop, but uses Foxx when she models – has also inherited her dad’s love of sport. As a young man, Jamie played American football; Corinne has trained as a gymnast and dancer and was a cheerleader at high school.

“I still love to dance and I take dance

Jamie tinkles the ivories for Corinne under an imposing portrait of Ray Charles (above). He played the musician in Ray, a role that won him the Best Actor Oscar in 2005 (below). Corinne often accompanies her dad to red carpet events, including this year’s Oscars (left)

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‘My daughters are the love of my life – they

have taught me what’s truly important in life’

Daddy’s girls: Big sister Corinne sets a fine example for her six-

year-old maternal half-sister Leah – perched on the piano –

and her paternal half-sister Anelise, five. “My sisters are

much younger than me, so I’m very protective of them,” says Corinne. “We don’t have that rivalry that most siblings do”



classes in Los Angeles. If I’m not in a dance class, I’m dancing in my room alone… I don’t think I’ll ever stop dancing,” she laughs.

Her father doesn’t share her con� dence on the dance� oor, as they discovered during their preparations for the father-daughter waltz at Le Bal, to be held this year at the Palais de Chaillot.

“I’m going to do whatever it takes to get ready for the opening waltz, which will definitely mean classes and lots of practice,” vows Jamie. “I can’t step on my baby girl’s toes.”

Corinne agrees: “I am slightly nervous about the formal dance. We’re going to have to work very hard to look coordinated.”

Inspired by traditional debutante balls in the UK and France, where aristocratic young ladies would “come out” to society, Le Bal was revived by Ophélie Renouard in 1992 to raise money for children’s charity Enfants d’Asie.

“With school and work, it’s been tough preparing for Le Bal,” says Corinne. “But I researched the event and saw all the beautiful, well-rounded ladies involved and I was instantly hooked. I was also interested in using Le Bal as an opportunity to spread awareness about my philanthropy of choice, bullying prevention. Charity is a major aspect of Le Bal and trying to help young girls is a wonderful feeling.

“Paris is also one of my favorite cities. I visited for the � rst time when I was 12 and I’m so excited to go back. I’m looking forward to visiting the city again and meeting the other debs.”

Even for a seasoned red -carpet professional like Corinne, wearing a unique Marchesa gown at the event is another irresistible draw.

“I � ew to New York for my dress � tting. I got to try on so many beautiful dresses, I felt like a princess,” she says. “I’m obsessed with my ball gown – I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

Le Bal marks a young woman’s coming of age and Jamie is con� dent Corinne will make the right choices in life – even when it comes to love.

“Corinne is very sociable, but she is great about keeping me in the loop. She knows I’m cool as long as I know she’s safe. Fortunately, she hasn’t brought anyone home who required scaring off. I’m ready, though – just in case.”

LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTERProud Jamie goes on to describe the similarities between himself and his daughter, including some party pieces. “Corinne and I both love all kinds of music, we’re creative types, we prefer warmer climates and we aren’t morning people. She has my freckles and we have many of the same facial expressions. We can do quirky physical stuff, like rolling our stomachs and an eye trick where you move one pupil at a time.”

Given her determination to follow in her father’s famous footsteps, Corinne has taken one particular piece of his advice to heart.

“Dad told me, ‘Never let anyone take your happiness away from you,’” she says. “There are always people who’ll want to tear you down or make you feel you’re not good enough.

“My dad has taught me that no one can make me feel inferior or like I can’t do something. He’s taught me that I’m in control of my own happiness.” H

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‘Dad has taught me that no one can make me feel inferior. I’m in control of my own happiness’

With her good looks and athletic physique, it’s little wonder that

Corinne is a model in demand – something Jamie approves of.

“My dad loves when I’m the centre of attention,” she says

Off duty and off road: Corinne and Jamie make the most of their

free time in the hills above Los Angeles. “I’m so proud of Corinne and I cherish every opportunity for quality time together,” says Jamie


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