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During the premiere, Foxx was asked to recall his first time as "number one" on a call sheet. He nostalgically recounted his experience on the film “Booty Call,” where the realization of being the lead role was both exhilarating and transformative. "When you’re young, you’re just in your bathroom mirror looking and doing impersonations of John Wayne and Sammy," he said, illustrating the dreamlike nature of aspiring to stardom.
Upon landing his first leading role, Foxx experienced an emotional shift upon seeing his name at the top of the call sheet. The weight of the achievement and its significance became palpable: “Oh, what’s that? When you realize the achievement, it feels better,” he noted, expressing gratitude for his journey in the industry.