Jamie Foxx Perfects Impressions Of Mick Jagger, John Legend
Actor Jamie Foxx proved once again that he is multi-talented – especially when it comes to music and impersonations.
The 47-year-old Oscar winner had a chance to showcase those talents during a recent visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Jimmy decided to play the popular game, “Wheel of Musical Impressions” with Jamie – a game that Fallon has played with such singers as Christina Aguilera on past episodes.
What did @xtina have to say about her spot-on impression of @britneyspears?? Find out: http://t.co/Khbd8HQDmc pic.twitter.com/Z0HgCH1wxD
— POPSUGAR (@POPSUGAR) May 13, 2015
In the video, Jimmy Fallon seems to land on singers that he has already been seen impersonating before in the past – such as Bruce Springsteen and Barry Gibb.
However, Jamie Foxx was definitely thrown a few curve balls with his own “random” selections: Mick Jagger, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson. Foxx admittedly had never done an impersonation of Mick Jagger before, but seemed to nail the Rolling Stones singer’s on-stage choreography and overall energy.
Jamie Foxx is warming up for the musical impressions!! #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/Dd2UeczS1U
— Nick Ochalek (@NickOchalek) May 20, 2015
However, with his John Legend impersonation, the You Changed Me singer knocked it out of the park! From his singing voice to his overall mannerisms, Jamie Foxx absolutely nailed his John Legend impersonation.
The All of Me singer was apparently impressed with the impersonation himself. Legend responded to the now-viral video with a simple, “Ha” on his official Twitter page Wednesday.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 20, 2015
The fact that Jamie Foxx had to sing the iconic Toys ‘R Us single as John Legend made it even more memorable. Jamie’s final impersonation allowed him to sing just like his Dreamgirls co-star, Jennifer Hudson.
Hitting the same high notes and vocal riffs that Hudson has become known for in her own performances made Jamie’s impersonation of her even better.
WATCH: Jamie Foxx slays John Legend, Jennifer Hudson impressions on ‘Fallon’ http://t.co/3mjkHJZ8T1 pic.twitter.com/YauoKFWH0Y
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 20, 2015
Jamie Foxx doing musical impressions on Fallon. This is madness. Amazing. HOW IS HE THAT TALENTED https://t.co/1C7EVxLVvO
— Mikey Neumann (@mikeyface) May 20, 2015
Even host Jimmy Fallon himself said that Jamie Foxx was “absolutely brilliant” when they played the “Wheel of Musical Impressions,” according to a tweet posted to his official Twitter page.
.@iamjamiefoxx absolutely brilliant musical impressions tonight. You watching @johnlegend? #FallonTonight
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) May 20, 2015
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