Foxx thanks gran after best actor win

Jamie Foxx scooped the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of the late blind musician Ray Charles, in the music biopic Ray.

Jamie Foxx scooped the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of the late blind musician Ray Charles, in the music biopic Ray.

The 37-year-old Texan star began singing on the stage and said: “That’s for Ray Charles. Give it up to Ray Charles and his beautiful legacy. Thank you Ray Charles for living.”

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