His Medical Incident Explained & Updates – Hollywood Life

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• Actor Jamie Foxx was admitted to the hospital on April 11, 2023 for a mystery condition
• Although he was reported to be ‘on his way to recovery’ at first, a friend revealed that the actor still needed prayers three weeks later
• On May 3, 2023, Jamie released his first statement since being hospitalized to update fans on his condition
• Jamie’s daughter, Corinne, announced he has been at home ‘for weeks’ on May 12, 2023

It appears that Jamie Foxx is continuing to heal and feeling great following a mystery condition that left him hospitalized beginning on April 11, 2023. On May 12, 2023, his 29-year-old daughter, Corinne Foxx, revealed on her Instagram Story that the 55-year-old Academy Award-winning actor is home and feeling well enough to engage in some physical activity. Hitting back at a report that Jamie was “preparing for the worst,” she wrote, “Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating.” She added, “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!”

Jamie Foxx ‘s daughter Corinne posts an update on her father on IG:

“Update from family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating. In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support!” pic.twitter.com/s95YicOR0F

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 12, 2023

There had previously been mixed messages about Jamie’s health from various sources and his pals that spoke out about his health. However, he did send a message out to family, friends, and fans via Instagram to give an update on his condition on May 3, 2023. “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed,” he typed over a black screen with a heart, praising hands, and fox emoji.

Just two days before he broke his silence, Jamie’s longtime friend, Charles Alston (better known as “Charlie Mack” or “Mr. Philadelphia”), asked fans for prayers to help Jamie through his sickness. “Good morning IG, I need you all to constantly keep our beloved brotha @iamjamiefoxx up whom we all [love]  & care for dearly in our Hearts, Minds & Prayers!!!!” the hip-hop artist wrote in his concerning Instagram post. “We need you back Bro. As I always state a true champion isn’t the one that wins, it’s the one that meets & overcomes adversity!! You’re test becomes your testimony!!” He then asked “mercy” from “Allah The Creator of the Heavens & Earth” and said he had no shame in begging for help.

Before that, however, his close friend, Nick Cannon, made it seem that Jamie was doing quite well and that he even talked to him. The 42-year-old actor and host revealed that Jamie was “doing so much better” in an April 23 chat with Entertainment Tonight. “I know he’s doing so much better because I’m actually about to do something special for him, and doing him a favor,” Nick teased.

Nick said he could not divulge what that special favor may be, but confirmed he got instruction from Jamie himself. “I was reluctant to go all the way there, and even talk about it, but he gave me the blessing, so it’s a beautiful thing,” he explained. “He’s awake. They say he’s alert, so, we love it.”

So, what really happened to Jamie Foxx, and what was his recovery like? Read on to learn all there is to know about Jamie Foxx’s health and recovery.

What Happened To Jamie Foxx?

Jamie was admitted to the emergency room on April 11, 2023, due to an unknown illness, his daughter, Corinne, revealed on April 12. “From the Foxx family: We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery,” s April 12 Instagram post said. “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time. Much love, the Foxx family.”

As of April 25, 2023, Jamie Foxx was still believed to be in a Georgia hospital due to an undisclosed medical emergency, as his daughter explained. It is known that he experienced the medical issue while he was in The Peach State filming his upcoming movie, Back in Action, but was not on set, per CNN.  “They are running tests and still trying to figure out what exactly happened,” a person close to the Just Mercy star shared with the outlet on April 14. Back in Action co-stars Cameron Diaz, 50, and it’s her first since she retired from acting in 2014. She was seen filming after Jamie’s issue, and it’s not clear if he had any scenes left to film before he was hospitalized.

Jamie’s longtime pal, Kerry Washington, sent him love after she learned of his unexpected hospitalization by sharing a throwback Instagram pic of the pair. “@iamjamiefoxxappreciation post. Sending you all the love and prayers my movie huzbin,” the 46-year-old actress captioned the post. Kerry played Jamie’s on-screen wife in 2004’s Ray, and 2012’s Django Unchained.

On April 23, Nicole Murphy told PEOPLE that he’s like a “brother” to her. “I just pray everything will be okay,” she told the outlet. “We love Jamie. You know, he’s so talented and he’s an iconic person. He’s just amazing. He’s like a brother to me, and I adore him. I really pray that everything works out for the best for him.”

Other stars, including LeBron James, Jennifer Hudson, Tracy Morgan, Jennifer Lopez, and Steve Harvey have all subsequently sent their best wishes to the actor. On May 3, pal Taraji P. Henson posted a prayer post for Jamie on Instagram as well, writing, “We are praying for you and your family!”

How Long Has Jamie Foxx Been Sick?

As of this writing, it’s not clear when Jamie began showing symptoms that relate to his situation. He became ill enough to enter the hospital on April 11, but his daughter noted that he began recovering the following day. “He is healing,” a person close to the star claimed to Entertainment Tonight on April 18. “He feels the love from everyone.”

On April 21st, a source told PEOPLE that he’s “OK” after the incident. “He’s OK, thank God,” the insider said. “He’s still in the hospital and doctors are running tests but he’s awake and alert. They’re keeping him under observation.”

How Is Jamie Foxx Doing Today?

Jamie is doing much better than he was when he was first hospitalized, considering his daughter revealed he felt healthy enough to play pickleball at home on May 12. Furthermore, an insider said on May 5 that the Golden Globe winner was “stable” following a serious situation. “Jamie is stable and not in a life-threatening situation now,” the insider told PEOPLE two days after Jamie broke his silence on the matter. “[Doctors] are doing more tests and want to be completely sure that he will be okay before allowing him to leave the hospital.” It is important to note that there seems to be a discrepancy between when the source said Jamie was home from the hospital and when his daughter announced he was.

Plus, Jamie’s medical team allegedly advised Jamie to “keep his stress level down” once he is discharged from the hospital. The source claimed that Jamie would rather be anywhere else as the hospital is “the last place Jamie wants to be.”

The close friend added that Jamie has a lot of work lined up and is “focused” on getting better, however, the medical incident was “serious” enough for an extended hospital stay. “He has a lot of projects going on,” they continued. “He gets things done; he is focused and astute. What happened to him medically is serious enough to keep him in the hospital.”

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