The 16-year-old guitarist commanded the BET Awards red carpet — and the stage — in ways no one saw coming.
Anelise Bishop’s Red Carpet Takeover
Jamie Foxx showed up to the BET Awards ready to celebrate. But the moment his 16-year-old daughter, Anelise Bishop, stepped onto the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the conversation shifted entirely — and it never came back.
Dressed in a look that was equal parts bold and unbothered, Anelise arrived in a dramatic tuxedo top complete with a bow tie, a white shirt casually spilling out from beneath the hem, and wide-leg black pants that gave her silhouette a runway-ready authority. She finished the ensemble with towering black platform boots that pushed her height above her father’s 5’9″ frame — an unmistakable visual statement from a teenager who clearly isn’t afraid to take up space.
Her hair, worn in a voluminous afro, and dark sunglasses that covered most of her face only added to the mystique. Foxx himself kept it clean in a sleek, high-necked black shirt with no tie — looking every bit the proud father walking beside a star in the making.
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The Stage Belongs to Her
The red carpet was just the beginning. Later in the evening, Foxx and Anelise moved their act from the carpet to the stage, joining singer Kehlani for a live performance of the hit Folded. Foxx took his seat at the piano while Anelise picked up her guitar, and together they delivered a moment that felt both spontaneous and deeply personal.
For Foxx, watching his daughter perform isn’t just a proud-parent milestone — it’s something closer to a miracle. He has spoken openly about Anelise’s musical gifts on multiple occasions, and her BET Awards performance alongside Kehlani made the case more vividly than any interview ever could.
How Music Helped Save Jamie Foxx’s Life
Anelise’s guitar playing isn’t just impressive — it may have been life-saving. In Foxx’s Netflix special What Had Happened Was…, he recounted one of the most emotional chapters of his health crisis: when he suffered a stroke and fell into a coma, Anelise reportedly slipped into his hospital room and began to play for him. According to Foxx, his vital signs improved in the moments that followed.
It’s a story that reframes everything — every chord she’s ever played, every time she’s shown up on stage with her father, every look she gives the audience that says she’s been here all along. Music, for Anelise, isn’t just a passion. It’s the thread that connects her to her father at the deepest possible level.
Anelise also appeared alongside Foxx in the same Netflix special prior to the BET Awards performance, giving audiences a glimpse of a young woman already comfortable commanding a stage. Sunday night confirmed she’s not just riding her father’s legacy — she’s building her own.
The Foxx Family Legacy
Anelise is the daughter of Foxx — born Eric Bishop — and Kristin Grannis. She joins an already accomplished family. Her older half-sister, Corinne Foxx, 32, is an actress and television personality whose credits include appearing alongside their father on the game show Beat Shazam. Corinne’s mother is Connie Kline.
While Corinne has largely pursued acting, Anelise appears most at home with a guitar in her hands and a crowd in front of her. Her BET Awards night made it clear that she’s carving out her own lane — one defined by artistry, confidence, and an instinct for the dramatic that rivals her famous father’s.
A Star in Her Own Right
At 16, Anelise Bishop has already done something that most performers spend years working toward: she’s made a room — and a watching audience — stop and stare. Not because of who her father is, but because of who she is.
Jamie Foxx has long been one of the most versatile entertainers in the business. But on this particular night at the BET Awards, it was his daughter who owned the room — and if Sunday night was any indication, the rest of the world is just beginning to learn her name.
Source: spot on news US
