According to co-star Natasha Blasick, Jamie Foxx is reportedly recovering from his medical complication.
Blasick stated that she had been texting Foxx and his friend, who is in touch with him, informed her that he is recovering. An unnamed source in Foxx’s circle also confirmed that he is currently stable and not in a life-threatening situation.
However, doctors are conducting more tests to ensure that he is completely okay before discharging him from the hospital. Foxx has been advised to keep his stress level down once he is released.
Jamie Foxx’s medical condition has not been disclosed to the public, but according to an insider, it is serious enough to keep him hospitalized.
Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, previously stated in a now-deleted Instagram post that her father was recovering from a “medical complication” in April.
However, Foxx himself posted a message on social media Wednesday, over three weeks after the incident, thanking fans for their love and support. TMZ reported that Foxx was still hospitalized, and his loved ones were asking for prayers.
Jamie Foxx will not host the upcoming season of Fox’s Beat Shazam as filming begins this week due to his ongoing recovery from an undisclosed medical emergency.
Nick Cannon has been confirmed as his replacement, while Kelly Osbourne will take over as guest DJ, filling in for Foxx’s daughter Corinne who is also absent from the season.
Foxx expressed his gratitude to Cannon on his Instagram Stories, saying “Appreciate ya my boy, See u all soon.”
The network expressed their well wishes for Foxx’s recovery and thanked Cannon for his willingness to help out.
On April 11th, Foxx, who was shooting the movie “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz in Atlanta, Georgia, was admitted to the hospital for an unspecified medical condition. Only a day before, he appeared to be in good health as he filmed a scene about a women’s soccer team for the Netflix movie.
On April 12th, it was reported that Foxx had been hospitalized due to a medical emergency. TMZ, citing a source with direct knowledge, reported that his family had traveled from out of town to be with him, indicating the severity of the situation. However, the source added that Foxx was now communicating, which was good news.
A statement was issued on behalf of the Foxx family through his daughter Corinne, stating that he had experienced a medical complication but was already on the road to recovery thanks to quick action and excellent care. The family also asked for privacy during this time, acknowledging Foxx’s widespread popularity and requesting prayers. It should be noted that Foxx, who is not married, is a father to 13-year-old Annalise Bishop. The post containing the statement has since been removed.
According to TMZ’s source with direct knowledge, Foxx was reportedly “doing a lot better” on April 13th and was even joking with his family. However, doctors were still conducting tests to determine the cause of his medical emergency, which was said to be serious. It was reported that he would remain in the hospital for at least a few more days.
In the meantime, several celebrities, including Kerry Washington, LeBron James, Garcelle Beauvais, David Alan Grier, and D. L. Hughley, expressed their support for Foxx on social media by offering prayers for his speedy recovery.
On April 17th, CNN reported that Foxx was still in the hospital and undergoing medical tests. A source emphasized that the incident did not occur on set and that the actor was not transported to the hospital via an emergency vehicle.
On April 18th, production on “Back in Action” resumed with body doubles standing in for Foxx.
On April 20th, Martin Lawrence commented on Foxx’s condition in an interview with Extra, saying that he heard his friend was “doing better.” Lawrence expressed his support for Foxx, describing him as one of the best entertainers in Hollywood and a good person.
Multiple sources told on April 21st that Foxx’s condition was improving and that he was working on his recovery.
An insider provided an update on Foxx’s condition on April 22nd, stating that he was awake, alert, and still in the hospital undergoing observation and tests.
Nick Cannon shared his own update on Foxx’s health with Entertainment Tonight on April 23rd, stating that the actor was awake and alert. Cannon also teased a special project he was working on for Foxx but couldn’t reveal any details.
As of May 3rd, TMZ reports that Foxx remains hospitalized, and his condition is still being kept private by his close ones, who are asking for continued prayers.
Natasha Blasick, Foxx’s co-star in “All-Star Weekend,” spoke on May 4th and said that a close friend of Foxx had reassured her that he was “recovering.”
On May 5th, People reported that unnamed sources close to Foxx said that he was “stable and not in a life-threatening situation now.”
