Actor, comedian, and singer Jamie Foxx has broken his silence after a three-week hospitalization due to a medical complication. Prior to breaking his silence, Foxx’s daughter Corinne stated that he was “on his way to recovery” due to quick action and great care.
On April 12, Jamie Foxx’s family announced that he was hospitalized while filming the Netflix movie Back In Action in Atlanta. Foxx’s daughter Corrine also took to her Instagram to update fans on his health. While Foxx continues his recovery, his stunt double, Travis Parker, has stepped in for the remaining eight days of filming.
Jamie Foxx Breaks Silence
After three weeks of silence, Foxx took to his Instagram on Wednesday, May 3, to express his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support. In a post, he wrote:
“Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.”
Jamie Foxx, Instagram
Foxx also gave a special shoutout to Nick Cannon, who filled in for him as host on Beat Shazaam.
“Back In Action” Filming Resumes?
Despite Foxx’s medical scare, filming for Back In Action has resumed, with Parker filling in for the actor during his recovery. On April 27, paparazzi spotted Parker and actress Cameron Diaz filming a scene.
TMZ reports that Foxx had eight days of shooting remaining during his health scare.
Foxx’s hospitalization comes after his recent collaboration with Snoop Dogg on a Netflix film, and the premiere of his latest Netflix film, Day Shift. Despite the setback, fans are looking forward to seeing Foxx back in action soon.
Updated by Nicole Bartley (5/3/2023)
Jamie Foxx Experienced A Medical Complication
Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne Foxx, recently shared that her father is recovering from a medical complication. However, the specific condition that led to Jamie’s recovery has not been confirmed.
In an Instagram post shared by Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne Foxx, she shared that her father is recovering from a medical complication.
The news follows two years after the movie star announced a new comedy series based on his relationship with Corrine. On April 12, Corrine took to her Instagram account and shared a message about the Day Shift star’s condition.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne wrote. “Luckily, due to quick action, and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.”
Corinne also thanked her father’s fans and followers for their prayers and asked for privacy. However, Jamie’s condition was not released by Corinne or his family.
In more recent news when Jamie was in happier spirits, he showed his excitement for the movie’s premiere, Day Shift with a fan in attendance.
Jamie Foxx’s Toxic Podcast Comment Sparked Larger Conversation; “Errrrrbody Don’t Need A Mic!”
In September 2022, Jamie Foxx he called out the black podcast community in an Instagram post.
The post said, “Just cause they got a podcast…don’t make them a philosopher.” Foxx would then caption the photo with “errrrrbody don’t need a mic,” to those he felt should not have a podcast.