The news is out. Your 2016 Miss Golden Globe is Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne.
“Throughout the years I’ve grown up watching my dad establish himself as a well-respected actor,” said Corinne Foxx in a statement. “I’m honored that HFPA has given me the opportunity to now share the same stage where he’s been recognized for some of his greatest accomplishments.”
According to Corinne, her dad cried when he heard the news.
FINALLY! I am able to announce that I will be Miss Golden Globes 2016. What an amazing honor! @goldenglobes pic.twitter.com/lsP5z1XQO8
— Corinne Foxx (@corinnefoxx) November 18, 2015
Corinne Foxx, other than being the daughter of a Hollywood A-lister, is currently a senior at the University of Southern California.
Meet this year's Miss Golden Globe: Corinne Foxx (@corinnefoxx). Congratulations, Corinne! pic.twitter.com/Y1mN8JVoos
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) November 18, 2015
“We are delighted to have Corinne Foxx continue the tradition and have her as our 2016 Miss Golden Globe,” said Soria. “Like her father, she leads a fine example of following her dreams and we can’t wait to see what she does next.”
Of course, there’s a strong history of actors’ kids playing the part of Miss/Mister Golden Globes. Greer Grammer, daughter of Kelsey Grammer; Sosie Bacon, daughter of Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick; Francesca Eastwood, daughter of Clint Eastwood and Sam Fox, son of Michael J. Fox have all held the honor