Jamie Foxx is a doting dad as he brings his youngest daughter and her friends to the Lion King world premiere

He has never shied away from bringing his daughters into the spotlight.  

Jamie Foxx found the perfect red carpet to bring his nine-year-old daughter and her friends to. 

At the Lion King premiere in Los Angeles Tuesday night the Baby Driver actor played doting dad and let the young girls take the spotlight. 

Best dad ever:Jamie Foxx found the perfect red carpet to bring his nine-year-old daughter and her friends to with the Lion King in Los Angeles Tuesday night

Best dad ever:Jamie Foxx found the perfect red carpet to bring his nine-year-old daughter and her friends to with the Lion King in Los Angeles Tuesday night

Accompanied by his daughter, Annalise Bishop, and her friends the actor hung back behind the trio. 

He wore an all black ensemble in a black button up, black slacks and shiny black shoes. 

The girls all rocked t-shirts with images from the 1994 Lion King, featuring Simba as a cub prominently, along with Timon, Pumbaa and older Simba. 

Sleek look: He wore an all black ensemble in a black button up, black slacks and shiny black shoes

Sleek look: He wore an all black ensemble in a black button up, black slacks and shiny black shoes 

It was't only their shirts that matched, but the girls also all wore light-wash denim jeans and tri-colored Vans sneakers. 

The Django Unchained actor flashed big smiles on the red carpet. 

In one photo the trio crossed their arms and flashed peace signs for the cameras. 

I got their back: Accompanied by his daughter, Annalise Bishop (pictured right), and her friends the actor hung back behind the trio

I got their back: Accompanied by his daughter, Annalise Bishop (pictured right), and her friends the actor hung back behind the trio 

The new film stars Donald Glover taking on the role of Simba, with Beyonce as Nala and an all star cast that includes Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Oliver and Chiwetel Ejifor.

The film opens in the US on July 17 and comes 25 years after the original was released. 

Glover has said that though the film is similar to its predecessor, following the Prince of the Pride Lands, after his father Mufasa's death, it will varying in what is seen of Simba.

Iconic images: The girls all rocked t-shirts with images from the 1994 Lion King, featuring Simba as a cub prominently, along with Timon, Pumbaa and older Simba

Iconic images: The girls all rocked t-shirts with images from the 1994 Lion King, featuring Simba as a cub prominently, along with Timon, Pumbaa and older Simba 

He said that '[Jon Favreau] was very keen in making sure we saw [Simba's] transition from boy to man and how hard that can be when there's been a deep trauma.'

Directed and co-produced by the Iron Man director, is tracking to have a $150 million opening, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Beyonce released a song, Spirit, Tuesday night to commemorate the release, as part of the album she produced and curated for the film.

Happy dad: The Django Unchained actor flashed big smiles on the red carpet

Happy dad: The Django Unchained actor flashed big smiles on the red carpet 

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Jamie Foxx is a doting dad as he brings his youngest daughter to the Lion King world premiere 

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