Jamie Foxx “experienced a medical complication” on April 11, 2023, according to a family statement posted the following day on his daughter Corinne Foxx’s Instagram account.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne Foxx shared on her Instagram account on behalf of the Foxx family.
“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 statement continued. “The family asks for privacy during this time.”
The family did not share details about what caused the health issue at the time.
According to CNN, the actor was in Atlanta filming his new Netflix movie, “Back in Action,” with Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close when he was taken to hospital, although he was not on set at the time.
In the following days, many of Foxx’s friends shared words of encouragement to the actor and prayed for his speedy recovery.
Two days after the news of his hospitalization broke, Kerry Washington shared a throwback photo of herself and Foxx on Instagram, captioning it: “A @iamjamiefoxx appreciation post.”
“Sending you all the love and prayers my movie huzbin,” she continued, followed by a string of praying hand and heart emojis.
Washington and Foxx played husband and wife in “Django Unchained” (2012) and the Ray Charles biopic “Ray” (2004), the latter of which earned the actor an Academy Award.
Meanwhile, LeBron James posted to X (formerly known as Twitter): “Sending my thoughts and prayers to the heavens above to my brother @iamjamiefoxx!!!! Get well and back to yourself SOONER THAN LATER! God willing.”
Jennifer Hudson also sent well wishes to her “Dreamgirls” costar, writing on Instagram: “Lifting my friend @iamjamiefoxx and the Foxx family up in prayer ! We pray for healing in Jesus’ name! Sending u all the love in the world, Jamie !!!”
On April 17, it was reported that Foxx was still under medical observation, a week after being hospitalized.
According to both CNN and People, the “Day Shift” actor was still receiving medical care at the Georgia medical facility.
“They are running tests and still trying to figure out what exactly happened,” a source told CNN at the time.
On the same date, People also reported that Foxx’s costar and close friend Diaz made her return to the set of the movie they had been filming, working with a body double for Foxx.
On April 20, Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence spoke about Foxx’s health, with the latter noting that he was “doing better.”
Morgan and Harvey wished Foxx well while attending Lawrence’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on April 20.
“I love Jamie. Jamie’s a good friend of mine … my prayers go up for Jamie,” Morgan told Entertainment Tonight.
“He’s strong, he’s a fighter, he’s gonna come out of it and he’s good. He’s gonna be stronger and better than ever,” he said.
Referring to his 2014 accident which left him with life-threatening injuries, Morgan added: “I’ve been there. I was on the other side in a coma for 10 days, so I know about [being hospitalized].”
“I just want Jamie to please get strong,” the “30 Rock” actor added. “Jamie, I love you. My prayers go out to you and your family. Please get well.”
Meanwhile, Lawrence told Extra: “I hear he’s doing better… My prayers go out for him every night and just wishing the best for him, one of the best that we got in Hollywood,”
On April 23, Nick Cannon said that Foxx was “awake” and “alert” 12 days after being hospitalized.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Cannon said that he has been saying “words of affirmation for my big brother” and teased the news that he would be standing in for Foxx as guest host on the upcoming season of game show “Beat Shazam.”
He said: “I know he’s doing so much better because I’m actually about to do something special for him, and doing him a favor. I can’t really say what it is, but it’ll be out there soon.”
Speaking about Foxx’s health, he added: “He’s awake. They say he’s alert, so, we love it. That’s family right there.”
On May 3, Kevin Hart said that there has been “a lot of progression” with Foxx’s recovery.
Appearing on the podcast “Impaulsive with Logan Paul” on May 3, the comedian shared what he knew about Foxx’s medical condition and recovery.
Although Hart noted that Foxx has “always been a private person to a certain degree,” he said he was “fortunate” to be able to have a good relationship with the actor and has checked in on him in the past few weeks.
“I think the dope thing is that he’s getting better in his situation, and everybody’s prayers, everybody’s love, energy, all that stuff is seen and felt,” Hart told hosts Logan Paul and Mike Majlak.
“I don’t know the details the exact details as to what’s going on, but to my knowledge, there’s a lot of progression and a world of better,” he added.
Later the same day, Foxx spoke out for the first time since his hospitalization in a brief Instagram post.
“Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed,” he wrote, followed by a praying hands emoji, red heart emoji, and fox emoji.
Many of his friends extended their well wishes to him in the comments.
Jeremy Renner wrote: “Sending you strength and love,” while Kate Beckinsale added: “Love you sir massive hugs king xxxx”
Ansel Elgort, who appeared in “Baby Driver” with Foxx, wrote: “You are the greatest Jamie, please make a speedy recovery. You are a blessing to this world, we need you in it.”
Foxx also gave a shout-out to Nick Cannon for filling in on his hosting duties for the upcoming season of “Beat Shazam” in an Instagram Story.
“Appreciate ya my boy @nickcannon. See u all soon,” he wrote over the Fox show’s statement about the change of lineup for the new season, which returned to screens on May 23.
On May 12, Foxx’s daughter said he was out of the hospital and recuperating after seeing false rumors about his condition.
Just over a month after news of his hospitalization, Foxx’s daughter announced that the actor was out of the hospital after unsubstantiated reports that the family was “preparing for the worst” began circulating online.
According to her Instagram Story, her father was discharged several weeks ago.
“Update from family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” she wrote.
“My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating. In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!”
Just a few days later, it was announced that Foxx would be returning to TV.
The duo, who will be sitting out the upcoming season of “Beat Shazam” as previously mentioned, are set to cohost a new music game show called “We Are Family,” also for Fox and scheduled to premiere in 2024.
In June, John Boyega, who stars alongside Foxx in the film “They Cloned Tyrone,” said that the actor was “doing well.”
“He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega told People at the premiere of the movie. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.”
“I gave him the well wishes directly,” Boyega added. “I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”
“They Cloned Tyrone” coproducer Datari Turner shared similar comments about Foxx.
“He’s in really, really good shape and spirits.,” Turner said. “And he’ll be back on the screen. He’ll be back to work very soon.”
Weeks later, Foxx was seen in public for the first time since his undisclosed medical condition.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Foxx was in good spirits as he waved to fans while on a yacht in Chicago.
“Boat life,” he later posted on X, followed by a mention of his whiskey brand. “Celebrating summer with @brownsugarbbn Stay blessed!”
On July 22, 2023, Foxx posted a video thanking his family and fans for their support.
“First of all, I want to say thank you to everybody that’s prayed, man, and sent me messages. I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back,” Foxx said in a video posted on Instagram. “I went through something that I thought I would never ever go through.”
Foxx said that he was aware that people wanted updates, but he didn’t want fans to see him during his medical complication.
“I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through,” he said. “And to be honest with you, my sister, Deidra Dixon, and my daughter, Corinne Marie, saved my life. So to them, to God, to a lot of great medical people, I’m able to leave you this video.”
Foxx said that his family protected him and kept his situation under wraps, which led to speculation and false rumors.
“I went to hell and back. And my road to recovery had some potholes as well,” he said. “But I’m coming back and I’m able to work. So I want to thank the people who let me work. I just want to say that I love everybody and I love all the love that I got.”
On December 4, Foxx attended the Critics Choice Association’s “Celebration” event, honoring Black, Latino, and AAPI achievements.
Foxx was presented with the Vanguard Award for his performance in the 2023 film “The Burial,” which was inspired by true events.
The actor began his speech by telling the audience that he couldn’t walk six months prior.
“I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy, because it’s tough,” he said.
Since his experience, Foxx said that he has a “new respect” for life and his art.
“I watched so many movies and listened to so many songs trying to have the time go by,” Foxx said. “Don’t give up on your art, man, don’t give up.”
On March 3, 2024, Foxx accepted the producers award at the African American Film Critics Association’s (AAFCA) Special Achievement Awards luncheon.
Foxx and his producing partner Datari Turner accepted the award on behalf of Foxxhole Productions. The actor’s speech was filled with jokes and heartfelt sentiments reflecting on his career. He also referenced his health situation.
“Everybody wants to know what happened, and I’m going to tell you what happened. But I’ve gotta do it in my way,” Foxx said. “I’m gonna do it in a funny way. We’re gonna be on the stage. We’re gonna get back to the standup sort of roots.”
In an undated video that surfaced on July 1 on X, Foxx gave an update on his health and said that his unknown condition began with a “bad headache.”
Foxx was seen talking to a small group of people in Phoenix, Arizona, in a brief undated video posted by an account called @ArtOfDialogue_ on X.
“Look, April 11th last year, bad headache,” Fox said. “I asked my boy for an Advil.”
“I was gone for 20 days,” he continued. “I don’t remember anything.”
Foxx said that he was in Atlanta at the time and his sister and daughter took him to a doctor who gave him a cortisone shot.
“Next doctor said, ‘There’s something’s going on up there,” Foxx added, pointing to his head. “I won’t say it on camera.”
