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It’s been more than a year since the world was scared to death that we’d lose the legendary Jamie Foxx to a sudden health scare that seemed to last forever and though the man was able to pull through and resume his illustrious career we’ve never gotten any answers as to what happened that almost led to his passing.
Now TMZ is reporting that the Oscar winning actor is ready to open up about his brush with death but only on his terms as he’s planning a one-man show to explain what exactly happened as countless conspiracy theories about his health have been circling the internet since the incident. Taking to Instagram to promote his upcoming show, One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx, Foxx promises to breakdown what led to him getting hospitalized in Atlanta of April last year and truth be told we can’t wait to hear his side of the story.
Per TMZ:
His caption promises the show will be packed with humor, heart and inspiration — so it’s set to be as entertaining as it is revealing.
As we reported, Jamie was rushed to the hospital for a medical complication in April 2023.
JF’s since hinted at his rough health ride in bits and pieces, including an appearance at December’s Critics Choice Association Awards, where he said he nearly lost his life during the medical emergency.
But he’s kept the full details and diagnosis under wraps — until his three-night set in October.
You have to wonder if he’ll have the audience sign non-disclosure agreements about what he says as y’all already know people in attendance will flock to social media to tell everyone about what Jamie Foxx said during his show.
What do y’all think about Jamie Foxx finally opening up about his health scare? Do y’all believe he actually died and this is a clone like many say he is? Let us know in the comments section below.
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In 2023, the world, mainly Black folk, was on pins and needles as we all hoped and prayed for beloved actor/musician Jamie Foxx after he suffered a mystery medical complication. Since his recovery, Foxx has begun sharing information about what happened in drips.
Foxx was spotted outside a restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, over the weekend, where he spoke to fans about what happened before he became so seriously ill that it landed him in a hospital.
The actor explained to the fans that he was experiencing a bad headache, leading to him asking a friend for an Advil, subsequently waking up 20 days later in a hospital with no recollection of what happened to him.
“Look, April 11 last year, bad headache, asked my boy for an Advil. I was gone for 20 days,” Foxx says in the video. “I don’t remember anything. I’m in Atlanta, they told me… my sister and my daughter took me to the first doctor. They gave me a cortisone shot.”
He continued speaking on the matter while not revealing what was wrong with him on camera.
“The next doctor said, ‘There’s something going on up there,’” Foxx said while pointing to his head. “I won’t say it on camera. But it was…”
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Last April, news of Foxx’s hospitalization broke while he was in Atlanta filming his latest Netflix project, Back in Action, alongside Cameron Diaz.
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To combat the waves of misinformation and conspiracy theories regarding his health, Foxx’s daughter, Corinne, explained on social media that her father did suffer a “medical emergency” but was already on the road to recovery.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne revealed. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
PEOPLE reported weeks later that Foxx was “awake and alert” but would remain in the hospital as doctors continued to monitor him.
TMZ would report in May that Foxx’s daughters Corrine and Anelise and her mother, Kristin Grannis, were seen at a Chicago physical rehabilitation center that specializes in stroke recovery and traumatic brain injury rehab.
Despite dropping more details, the conspiracies are still running rampant, and that’s a shame.
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Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne Foxx, will make their return to Beat Shazam for the seventh season of the popular game show on the Fox television network. Fans of the comedian and actor have been awaiting his return to steady work after suffering a medical episode in 2023.
Jamie Foxx, 55, and Corinne Foxx, 30, will return to Beat Shazam this coming May reports Deadline. The concept of the show is a fun one, as the show has teams of two facing off with one another to try and guess the most hit tracks en route to potentially winning $1 million in cash prizes.
The report adds that Beat Shazam has awarded $10 million in cash prizes. The show’s concept is shifting a bit for the upcoming season with themed episodes with fathers, mothers, siblings, teachers, and more.
“Jamie and Corinne are the heart and soul of Beat Shazam,” said Allison Wallach, Fox Entertainment’s President of Unscripted Entertainment. “As our undeniably dynamic father-daughter hosting team, they bring a relationship like no other to a show like no other, and it’s wonderful having them back on set this season.”
Some might remember that Corinne Foxx was one of the first people to publicly speak about her father’s medical episode back in April 2023 and staunchly defended her father from online trolls speculating on the matter.
Beat Shazam returns to Fox on May 28.
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Jamie Foxx had a health scare earlier this year that had fans and his peers alike wishing for his speedy recovery from the unknown illness. During a Critics Choice Association event ahead of the TV nominations, Foxx won an award and addressed his health journey during his acceptance speech.
As shared via the CCA’s X account, Jamie Foxx was among several people honored at the CCA event that honored Black, Latino, and AAPI performers and industry talent at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Monday (December 4). Foxx, 55, earned the Vanguard Award for his performance in Amazon Prime’s The Burial.
“You know, it’s crazy, I couldn’t do that six months ago, I couldn’t actually walk,” Foxx began in his speech after walking out to loud applause “I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy, because it’s tough.”
At several points of the speech, Foxx was moved emotionally by the memory of the moment and the response from the crowd. Ultimately, the scare made Foxx more appreciative of the little things now.
Earlier this year, Foxx was on the set of the film Back In Action. He suffered a medical emergency that halted production of the film and kept him out of the limelight as he recovered while keeping details of his emergency and healing close to family and friends.
Salute to Jamie Foxx and it’s great to see you back. Check out the speech below.
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Jamie Foxx is back in the public eye and using social media to communicate his thoughts and connect with his fans. However, a post the actor and comedian made seemingly offended members of the Jewish community thus sparking an apology.
As reported by TMZ, Jamie Foxx shared a post on his Instagram Story feed that referenced Jesus but never made mention of anyone Jewish. The text read, “THEY KILLED THIS DUDE NAME JESUS WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY’LL DO TO YOU???!” with the hashtags “#fakefriends” and “#fakelove” tacked on the end.
At issue for some is that many have framed Jews as the reason Jesus Christ was crucified but it appears that Foxx was trying to say that if someone as revered as Jesus Christ can be betrayed and harmed by a close friend that it can happen to anyone.
Foxx relented to the pressure and responses which led to him issuing an apology to anyone who felt his post was antisemitic.
Shortly after the apology went live, entertainers such as Winnie Harlow, Kenya Barris, Jay Pharaoh, and others stood behind Foxx as they could ascertain that the famed entertainer was not attacking the Jewish community.
Perhaps Foxx’s words could have been better chosen but all is apparently well as the Anti-Defamation League accepted the actor’s apology.
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Jamie Foxx has finally spoken out himself on the health issues he was recently dealing with and his recovery. Although he didn’t offer specific details on what he suffered through, he explained why he kept intel close and thanked his family and fans for their support.
The Oscar-winning actor and comedian took to social media on Friday night (July 22) to explain some of what’s been going on. “First of all I want to say thank you to everybody that’s prayed man and sent me messages,” said Foxx on Instagram. “I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back. I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through. I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear updates but to be honest with you, I just didn’t want you to see me like that man.”
Foxx added he didn’t want people to see him with tubes running out of him but instead laughing and joking. While the world was unaware of just how bad off he actually was, Foxx’s daughter Corrine offered up what little information she could about her father’s health, and debunked any reckless rumors when she could. Nevertheless, she still caught flack. Foxx made sure to thank her for holding him down despite the circumstances.
“To be honest with you my sister Deidra Dixon, my daughter Corinne Marie save my life,” he added. “So to them, to God, to a lot of great medical people I’m able to leave you this video. I cannot tell you how great it feels to have your family kick in in such a way. And y’all know they kept it airtight, they ain’t let nothing out, the protected.”
Foxx then showed off his sense of humor while asserting that he was not blind or paralyzed. Fighting back tears, he didn’t specifically say what happened beyond “I went through hell and back” and adding he was very ill and hit some “potholes” during recovery. But clearly, he’s back on the up and up, and we wish him a continued recovery.
Check out reactions to Foxx’s update in the gallery. He is currently starring in They Cloned Tyrone, alongside John Boyega and Teyonah Parris, which recently premiered on Netflix.
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In a new interview, John Boyega talks about his experience in the upcoming Netflix film They Cloned Tyrone as well as the increasing concerns of AI & acting.
The star actor spoke at length in a recent LEVEL cover story about his process of preparing for the lead role of Fontaine for the Netflix film, which also stars Jamie Foxx and Teyonnah Paris: “I was excited at the idea of multiple roles, the idea of playing someone significantly older. I love the idea of different looks because whereas the normality is to play a heightened version of yourself, this gives you a real opportunity to jump into what acting truly is.”
The London native and star of the recent Star Wars trilogy did also touch upon how the film challenges viewers to shed preconceived notions while watching. “When you’re in a modern society where we watch the news and the details of the news are packaged [for] TV, sometimes the nuance is lost,” Bodega said. “In order for us to comprehend the world, it’s easier to generalize.” Referencing Paris’ character of Yo-Yo, who is a sex worker, he elaborated: “Accepting that duality and using our brains to scan people more than just going on generalized stereotypes is a commentary that this film makes. I’m proud that this film does that.”
When asked about the growing usage of AI and the complexities behind it in the film industry and beyond, Boyega replied, “I’m at the stage now where I’m like, Oh crap, I didn’t know you can do that.” He continued: “In filmmaking, it will help us in some way. On the flip side, in terms of individuality, ownership, [and] fairness, that’s going to be a discussion that people are going to have to figure out.”
Of course, the discussion also turned to the idea of conspiracy theories which are interwoven into the plot of They Cloned Tyrone compelling the 31-year-old to state “maybe the truth in certain scenarios is not as extreme or interesting. Some of it is boring truth. But the funny thing about stimulation as a human being, we still love to discuss it” He also joked about his own conspiracy beliefs regarding celebrities: I was like, They probably got to get into some cult to get to a certain level of power. Then I became a celebrity and went, “That didn’t happen.” At least it doesn’t happen to me!”
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Jamie Foxx is on the mend after suffering a medical incident this past April and from the looks of things, the famed actor and entertainer is in good health. Foxx was spotted in Chicago over the weekend and fans on Twitter are delighted over the news.
As reported by TMZ, Jamie Foxx, 55, was spotted on the Chicago River and waved while seated atop a boat looking fit as he typically does. The image supports Foxx’s daughter, Corrine Foxx, confirming that her father was indeed back in good health months ago but has noticeably kept a low profile.
The outlet also obtained footage of Foxx hanging out at a Naperville, Ill. Top Golf facility with observers noting that they didn’t see any signs of the reported stroke that the Texas native reportedly suffered while filming the upcoming feature, Back In Action.
Foxx is reportedly in Chicago attending a rehab facility that focuses on the treatment of strokes along with physical therapy and the Top Golf location is said to be nearby. As of now, Foxx is continuing his stance of not speaking publicly about the health matter and the family has also elected to keep mum about Foxx’s health details and condition.
Adding to this, Foxx shared a tweet promoting his bourbon brand with another encouraging message to his supporters.
With the news that Jamie Foxx is no longer out of the public eye, fans took to Twitter to celebrate the news as expected. We’ve got those reactions listed below.
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With the world awaiting Jamie Foxx’s triumphant return to the game following a terrifying health scare just a few weeks ago, the trailer for his latest Netflix film, They Cloned Tyrone has released and it’s looking like it’s going to be a helluva entertaining film.
Starring Jamie Foxx, John Boyega and Teyonah Parris, They Cloned Tyrone centers around three characters named Pimp Slick Charles (Foxx), Fontaine (Boyega), and Yo-Yo (Parris) who stumble upon a government conspiracy which has experiments going down in the Black community unbeknownst to the locals. After witnessing their friend Tyrone (Tyler Antonius) get kidnapped, the three spring into action to retrieve their comrade only to find a secret facility where residents of the neighborhood are being cloned.
With the neighborhood behind them, the three decide to take it to the man and shut down whatever Get Out-ish experiments they got going on in the hood. What ensues is hilarity and we for one can’t wait to indulge in this conspiracy theory.
The Juel Taylor-directed feature is set to release on July 21 on Netflix. Check out the trailer to They Cloned Tyrone below and let us know if you’ll be checking it out when it streams next month.
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