According to a source close to the situation, Jamie Foxx, the Oscar-winning actor and star of the upcoming Netflix film “Back in Action”, was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after a medical complication. The source spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity and confirmed that Foxx was not taken by an ambulance and that the incident did not occur on the set of the movie, which is currently being filmed in Georgia.
Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, confirmed the news on Wednesday night via Instagram, stating that her father had experienced a “medical emergency” but is “on his way to recovery”. She did not provide any additional details regarding the cause of the emergency or his current condition, but she expressed gratitude for the support of fans and requested privacy for her family during this time.
At 55 years old, Foxx is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and successful actors, having won an Academy Award for his role as Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic “Ray”. He has also appeared in a number of other films, including “Django Unchained”, “Collateral”, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”, and “Baby Driver”. In addition to his acting career, Foxx is a singer, comedian, and producer, and he co-hosts the game show “Beat Shazam” alongside his daughter, Corinne, who serves as the show’s DJ.
Foxx’s latest project, “Back in Action”, is a comedy-action film that also stars Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close. The plot revolves around a retired CIA agent who teams up with a rookie FBI agent to stop a global conspiracy. The movie is slated to be released on Netflix later this year.
We send our well-wishes to Jamie Foxx and hope for his speedy and full recovery, and we look forward to seeing him back in action soon.
