Louise Annette Talley Dixon is the mother of professional actor, comedian, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Jamie Foxx born Eric Marlon Bishop. Louise’s son Jamie Foxx is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors in Hollywood. He is also one of the most-watched entertainers. He has been able to build an impressive career spanning over three decades.
Louise Annette Talley Dixon: Bio Summary
Name | Louise Annette Talley Dixon |
Born | January 1943 |
Famous as | mother of Jamie Foxx |
Gender | Female |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Black |
Parents | Esther Marie Talley and Mark Talley |
Spouse | Darrell Bishop |
Children | Deondra Dixon, Jamie Foxx, and Deidra Dixon |
Who Is The Mother Of Jamie Foxx?
Jamie Foxx’s real mother is called Louise Annette Talley Dixon. Most details of Louise’s early life are not available. According to Page Six, Louise just celebrated her 80th birthday in January 2023. This means she was born in 1943, in January. Details of her biological parents are not available but she was adopted by Estelle Marie (Nelson) and Mark Talley.
Louise Annette Talley Dixon’s adoptive mother Estelle Marie was a domestic worker and nursery operator, and her adoptive father Mark Talley was a yard worker. There is no information available about Louise’s career. Louise and Darrell Bishop are the parents of Eric Marlon Bishop, also known as Jamie Foxx. Darrell became Shahid Abdula after his conversion to Islam.
Darrell Bishop sometimes used to work as a stockbroker. Louise Annette Talley Dixon and Darrell got married but they are not a couple anymore as they have divorced. Louise is also the mother of Deondra Dixon and Deidra Dixon. Deidra is a hairstylist. Deondra was born with Down syndrome and was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Shortly after Louise gave birth to Jamie Foxx, she gave him up for adoption. Jamie was adopted and raised by his mother, Louise’s adoptive parents, Estelle Marie and Mark. Louise Annette Talley Dixon and her ex-husband Darrell Bishop were not part of Jamie Foxx’s upbringing. Per daily mail, they abandoned their son Jamie.
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Jamie did not have the love of his biological parents when he was growing up but according to him, ‘I was never short on the love of a mother and father, though it came from an earlier generation of family.’ He was adopted when he was just 7 months old. Jamie mentioned in an interview that he ‘wanted my mom to show up’.
Jamie Foxx said his mother was ‘so fly and good-looking. We were country [Jamie mimics a country-western fiddle], but my mom was straight city. She had the new hair, the gold earrings, the Sting Ray Corvette.’ Jamie and his mother Louise Annette have been able to reconnect after years of being estranged from each other.
Louise Has Lost A Daughter
Louise Annette Talley Dixon’s daughter Deondra Dixon has passed away. Jamie Foxx shared via Instagram that his 36-year-old sister Deondra had died. On Instagram, Jamie shared the sad news as he posted a series of photos of him and his sister and he wrote:
‘My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light… I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show…
Jamie Foxx also wrote that, ‘tho my pain is unbelievable I smile when I think of all of the great memories that she left me… my family… and her friends… from dancing in the blame it video… to Dancing on the Grammys… And becoming The ambassador to @globaldownsyndrome… from sliding down my stairs with a grin as wide as the rio grand… to serenading us with all of her music…
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‘Deondra you have left A hole in my heart… but I will fill it with all of the memories that you gave me … I love you with every ounce of me… our family is shattered but we will put the pieces back together with your love… and y’all please keep my family in your prayers…’
Where Is Jamie Foxx’s Mother Now?
Louise Annette Talley Dixon lives with her son Jamie Foxx. She and her ex-husband Darrell Bishop live together with their son under the same roof. Her son Jamie made this known during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show. According to Jamie, Louise and Darrell separated 25 years ago but they live together for the past 12 years.
‘They’ve been divorced for 25 years and 12 years ago I sent my mom tickets and said “If you ever want to come for Christmas…”. He added: ‘She finally accepted and we had a good Christmas and New Year came. Her birthday is on New Year’s Day so we partied for her birthday and then all of a sudden it was February.
‘I said, “Hang on a minute are you trying to tell us something?” She said, “oh I’m just trying to hang out”. Now she’s been living with us for 12 years.’ Jamie Foxx said that his parents ‘live under the same roof and what’s crazy is that dad still dates, so she’ll go on his side of the house just to see who’s there. And she’ll say “Oh this is what we’re doing, is it?”
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‘Then I’ll get a knock on the door from him telling me “Can you tell her to stay on her side of the house? I’ve got company”. ‘I’ll say, “Now, parents…” But it’s a weirdly fun household.’ However, as of 2023, it is uncertain if Louise still lives with her son Jamie Foxx or not.
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