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Article: The amazing ascension of Jamie Foxx
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- Michigan Chronicle
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- February 15, 2005
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Holsey, Steve
Michigan Chronicle
02-15-2005
Jamie Foxx's name may well be announced at the 2005 Academy Awards on
Sunday, Feb. 27, as winner in the Best Actor category for his work in
"Ray," or for Best Supporting Actor, for "Collateral." If he does, it will
be a great thing for a number of reasons, including the highest possible
recognition for a job exceptionally well done, and the fact that it will be
another giant plus in African American achievement. One more thing for "us"
to be proud of.
But even if that does not happen, and it might not because the competition,
particularly for Best Actor, is stiff, most notably Leonardo DiCaprio in
"The Aviator," the night will still be a victorious one ...