Jamie Foxx has finally revealed the truth behind his hospitalisation last year during the premiere of his new stand-up special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, which aired on December 10th. After months of speculation, the actor and comedian shared that he suffered a stroke in April 2023, a condition that left him unable to walk and had a major impact on his physical and mental health.
Foxx, who had kept the details of his illness under wraps until now, chose to reveal his diagnosis in a humorous way during his Netflix special. The comedian explained that his health scare started with a bad headache that led to him losing consciousness. “I don’t remember 20 days,” he shared, adding that he was initially sent home with a cortisone shot, only for his sister to insist on taking him to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where doctors diagnosed him with a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.
Throughout the special, Foxx balanced vulnerability with his signature comedy, discussing his recovery and rehab journey with humor. Despite the serious nature of the health scare, the star revealed that the experience had an oddly peaceful feeling, even as he faced the challenges of recovery. Now back in action with projects like Back in Action alongside Cameron Diaz, Foxx is using his experience to inspire others while returning to the spotlight with his unique comedic touch.
