Actor Jamie Foxx, right, arrives with actress Leila Arcieri at the premiere of "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004. Foxx plays the title role in the film based on the life of late musician Ray Charles. It opens in theatres Oct. 29.
Actor Will Smith arrives at the premiere of the movie "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith arrives at the premiere of the movie "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Actress Alicia Silverstone arrives at the premiere of "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Actress Alyssa Milano arrives at the premiere of "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Musicians Janet Jackson, left, and Jermaine Dupri arrive at the premiere of "Ray" in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Taylor Hackford, director and producer of "Ray," arrives at the film's premiere in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2004.
Actor Jamie Foxx accepts his Hollywood Breakthrough Acting Award at the 8th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Oct. 18, 2004. At right is Taylor Hackford, who directed Foxx in "Ray," the forthcoming film about legendary singer Ray Charles.
Jamie Foxx, center, joins two of his co-stars from the movie "Ray," Kerry Washington, left, and Regina King, as the trio enters the opening night of the Denver International Film Festival to screen the film, Oct. 14, 2004, in Denver.
Jamie Foxx arrives at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004. The star-studded tribute to the late musician was to be broadcast Oct. 22.
Singer Stevie Wonder poses as he arrives for "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Singers Billy Preston and B.B. King pose as they arrive for "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," a tribute concert honoring the late singer, Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Larenz Tate and Tomasina arrive at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Oct. 8, 2004, for the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles."
Singer Reba McEntire poses as she arrives for "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," a tribute concert honoring the late singer, Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Singer Usher poses as he arrives for "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Al Green performs "What'd I Say" during the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Music producer Quincy Jones holds up a shirt bearing an image of Ray Charles during the taping of a tribute to the late singer, Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Music producer Jimmy Jam arrives at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Oct. 8, 2004, for the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles."
Elton John, right, sticks his tongue out toward the crowd as he walks off stage with Mary J. Blige after performing "(Night Time) is the Right Time," during the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Jamie Foxx, left, speaks with Tom Cruise during the taping of "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles," Oct. 8, 2004, in Los Angeles.