Jamie Foxx, the renowned actor and comedian, has finally shed light on the perplexing health crisis that landed him in the hospital for nearly three weeks last year. Speaking candidly during a recent gathering in downtown Phoenix, Foxx, 56, recounted how his ordeal began with a severe headache on April 11, 2023.
In a video circulating on social media, Foxx described his initial symptoms, recalling, “Look, April 11 last year, bad headache, asked my boy for an Advil. I was gone for 20 days.” The actor confessed to having no recollection of the subsequent events, admitting, “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.”
Foxx went on to explain the gravity of his condition, mentioning, “The next doctor said, ‘There’s something going on up there,’” alluding to a serious medical issue.
While addressing the concerned crowd, Foxx humorously avoided specific details, teasing, “I won’t say it on camera,” generating laughter among his audience. The actor’s representatives have been approached for further comment by HuffPost.
The “Strays” star’s hospitalization in April 2023 followed reports of an undisclosed medical complication, which prompted his daughter, Corrine Foxx, to update fans through an Instagram Story. Expressing gratitude for the support received, she assured well-wishers of her father’s recovery and requested privacy for the family during the challenging time.
Reflecting on the harrowing experience in a July 2023 Instagram video, Foxx hinted at the severity of his ordeal, remarking, “I cannot even begin to tell you … how far it took me and how it brought me back.” Despite the initial secrecy surrounding the incident, Foxx disclosed earlier this year his intention to share the details in a lighthearted manner, promising, “Everybody wants to know what happened, and I’m going to tell you what happened,” during an acceptance speech at the African American Film Critics Association luncheon in March.
With his trademark humor intact, Foxx assured his audience that he plans to address the incident through his unique comedic lens, reconnecting with his stand-up roots.
For fans eagerly awaiting the full story behind Jamie Foxx’s health scare, the actor’s forthcoming narrative promises both insight and laughter.
