Jamie Foxx opened up about his life-threatening health scare in his upcoming Netflix special, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, premiering December 10, 2024. In the special, Foxx recalls collapsing in April 2023 while filming Back in Action with Cameron Diaz in Georgia. Foxx shared that what he initially thought was a brief moment of unconsciousness turned out to be a coma he was in for several weeks.
During his recovery, Foxx’s daughter played a key role in bringing him out of the coma by singing their favorite songs to him daily, helping him regain consciousness. The actor also reflected on the extensive rehab process needed to restore his motor skills.
Foxx balanced the emotional gravity of his experience with humor, showcasing his signature comedy style during the special, which includes music and dancing. This is the first time Foxx has publicly shared such personal details of his health crisis, previously addressing the scare in an Instagram post in October 2023, where he expressed immense joy at being able to tell his side of the story.
Fans can watch Foxx’s full recount of this harrowing ordeal when the special drops on Netflix on December 10.
