Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

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From Jamie Foxx to Betty White, some may be surprised to discover that these talented actors also had a Grammy under their belt.

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Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

In Hollywood, recognition is a big deal. This may explain why we keep track of actors with the most Academy Award nominations or the up-and-coming-stars who have begun to take Hollywood by storm. Aside from the Oscars though, there are also other important awards in the entertainment industry. And for those with musical inclinations, there is nothing more special than the Grammys.

Over time, it has also become clear that the Grammys is not exclusive to musicians alone. Rather, Hollywood actors can win here too. That happened to be the case for Jamie Foxx and these nine actors:

10 Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Throughout his career, Foxx made it clear that he doesn’t just deliver powerful acting performances, he can also belt out a song too. He made this much clear when he portrayed the legendary singer Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic Ray. Even today, fans recognize the movie as one of Foxx’s best films.

Oddly enough, the multi-talented actor did not even earn a Grammy nod for his performance in the movie. Foxx actually received the award for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals” with vocals for the song “Blame It.”

9 Whoopi Goldberg

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Just like Foxx, Goldberg is an Oscar-winning actor who seems to be a born performer. Arguably, one of her best films includes the 1992 comedy Sister Act, where she turns a group of misfits into a competition-ready music choir.

Goldberg went on to win a Grammy for her album entitled Whoopi Goldberg – Original Broadway Show Recording. The album contains Goldberg’s standup comedy routines which portrayed various roles, including “Surfer Chick” and “Fontaine.”

8 Carrie Fisher

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

The late actress is best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise. In her album The Princess Diarist, Fisher also talks about her time in Star Wars by reading a book about her experiences while filming the first Star Wars movie.

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Although the actress had written memoirs in the past, it was only on The Princess Diarist where Fisher revealed that she had a brief affair with Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford. A few years following Fisher’s death in 2016, the actress received a posthumous “Spoken Word” award for her album.

7 Tia Carrere

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

In Hollywood, this Hawaiian actress is mostly known for her performances in movies like Wayne’s World and True Lies. Aside from working on films and tv shows though, Carrere is also a successful music artist who tends to collaborate with her longtime friend, Grammy-winning musician, composer, and producer, Daniel Ho.

In fact, it was Carrere’s collaboration with Ho that resulted in her Grammy-winning Hawaiian music albums Huana Ke Aloha and Ikena. While speaking with The Grammys, Carrere also explained, “Our goal is always intimacy and clarity — every note is exposed, every breath and every articulation.”

6 Patrick Stewart

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Aside from being a veteran actor known for his roles in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Stewart also happens to be a Grammy winner who was recognized for his work on the album Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf.

Many may also not realize that this veteran actor received a Grammy nomination for his work on the album A Christmas Carol. Coincidentally, Stewart also starred in a 1999 TV movie version of A Christmas Carol. Some have argued that he has given the best portrayal of Scrooge ever.

5 Betty White

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

The veteran actress, who is known for iconic roles she portrayed in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Hot in Cleveland, The Golden Girls, took home a Grammy in 2011 for her spoken word album If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t), which features various funny and witty anecdotes from her life.

In doing so, White also managed to beat out fellow Grammy nominees, which included fellow actors Val Kilmer and Tina Fey. In recent years, White has also shown that she’s always willing to collaborate with musical talents like Psy.

4 Zach Braff

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Braff may be best known for his work on TV shows such as Scrubs and Arrested Development, but the actor has also made some stellar movies over the years. In fact, one of his most unforgettable roles involves the movie Garden State, which also resulted in a Grammy win for Braff.

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Looking back, the actor admitted that he didn’t think he was going to win since he was up against some tough competition, namely Quentin Tarantino. And so, the win was a massive shock. While speaking with The Grammys, Braff even remarked, “My jaw was on the floor.”

3 Kate Winslet

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

Perhaps, unbeknownst to many, this Oscar winner also happens to be a Grammy winner. Early on in her career, Winslet received a Grammy for her work on the spoken word album for children – Listen to the Storyteller.

Oddly enough, the actress didn’t even know that she had won until much later on. According to Entertainment Weekly, Winslet revealed as much to Jimmy Fallon saying, “Someone kind of called me afterward and said, ‘Hey! We all won Grammys!’ I was like, ‘What? What are you talking about?’”

2 Joaquin Phoenix

Jamie Foxx & 9 Other Actors Who Have Also Won A Grammy

If one thinks about it, Phoenix is one actor who can really do it all. For starters, he can deliver powerful performances, as evidenced by his work on Gladiator, Her, and the Joker. Phoenix is also recognized for his portrayal of country music legend Johnny Cash in the film Walk the Line. In fact, his work on the movie even resulted in a Grammy win for “Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.”

1 Bradley Cooper

In recent years, Cooper has also shown that he is quite a versatile performer. Aside from taking on varied movie roles and voicing a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cooper has also started directing his own movies. In fact, the actor made his directorial debut in the critically acclaimed movie A Star is Born where Cooper starred opposite Lady Gaga.

In the end, the movie’s album received a Grammy for best compilation soundtrack for visual media. In addition, one of the songs in the album, “Shallow” also won “Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.”

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