On April 12, 2023, Jamie Foxx was hospitalized for an unknown “medical complication.” His daughter Corinne Foxx confirmed this in her Instagram stories. The family has been secretive about the exact nature of Jamie’s medical condition and has asked the public for privacy during this time.
Three weeks later, Jamie remains in the hospital. TMZ is reporting that his friends believe he needs all the prayers he can get. The public remains in the dark about the exact nature of his health.
According to TMZ, multiple sources who are close to the situation are begging everyone to “pray for Jamie.” At the time of his hospitalization, Jamie was in the middle of filming the Netflix movie Back in Action in Atlanta, Georgia, which costars Cameron Diaz. Filming has resumed on the project, with Jamie’s stand-in filling in for now.
Back in Action is not the only project that Jamie was a part of. He also hosted Beat Shazam with Corinne. Because of Jamie’s poor health, the second season will not feature the father/daughter duo. Corinne is remaining at her father’s side.
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"We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday," Corinne’s initial April 12 announcement began. "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."
On April 15, Nick Cannon asked for prayers for Jamie on Instagram. “Prayer Changes Things! Living Testament! Let’s all speak complete and total recovery for the most talented human on earth with a Spirit bigger than this small planet!! @iamjamiefoxx Gods power is working through you as we speak,” he wrote.
Kerry Washington also got in on the action after hearing of Jamie’s hospitalization. “A @iamjamiefoxx appreciation post. Sending you all the love and prayers my movie huzbin,” she gushed.
Martin Lawrence spoke to Extra about Jamie on April 20, the day he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Well, 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. Not only one of the best entertainers, but a good person,” Martin said.
On May 3, 2023, Jamie Foxx appeared to share a message to Instagram and captioned it, "Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed."
While it remains unknown what the battle ahead might look like for Jamie’s health, what is known is he has a multitude of people behind him. We can only wait and wonder to hear the exact details of his journey. He is not going at it alone.
