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Jamie Foxx is slowly back in his groove following his near-death experience in 2023. The actor recently dropped a new comedy special on Netflix. His action-comedy movieBack in Actionco-starring Cameron Diaz also landed on the streaming service this week. As a result, Foxx seems to be moving on from the health scare that was the cause of concern among his family and friends.
In a recent interview, Diaz revealed her reaction to Foxx’s medical emergency while filmingBack in Action. The actress who is making her acting comeback with the movie admitted that she was terrified after Foxx had to be swiftly taken to a hospital. Similarly, Snoop Dogg and other celebs were also concerned about the actor’s health, and here is what they had to say.
Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg were shocked after Jamie Foxx’s health scare
ActorJamie Foxxreturned to our screens with the Netflix action-comedy filmBack in Action. The film also marks actressCameron Diaz’s return to acting after almost a decade of hiatus. However, in April 2023, while filming the movie, Foxx had to be hospitalized amidst a medical emergency.
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During a recent interview withExtra, Diaz reacted to Foxx’s health scare and admitted that she was terrified after the actor was hospitalized.
For every person who knows Jamie, it was terrifying.
Diaz made the above statement during the film’s premiere in Berlin, Germany, adding that while everyone who loves the actor was concerned, she was proud of his recovery and glad over his return.
For a while, everybody was crying. Snoop was crying! I was like, ‘Crips don’t cry, brother — c’mon!’
Foxx stated the above in the same conversation. He revealed that most of his friends and family, including singer Snoop Dogg were sad after the incident. However, he has since put the incident behind him and was glad to attend his film’s premiere.
Other celebrities reacted to Jamie Foxx’s medical emergency and recovery
Following his medical emergency, Foxx took toInstagramand updated fans about his health. In a video posted on August 23, 2025, Foxx thanked the fans for their support in his recovery but did not disclosethe reason for his hospitalization.
The video came as a reprieve for Foxx’s friends and fans, with several celebrities sharing positive reactions to the actor’s recovery. Actor Dwayne Johnson commented the following under Foxx’s post (viaPeople):
I’m gonna bear hug the f— outta you when I see you again.
Similarly, other celebrities also expressed their relief over Foxx’s recovery with Oscar-winnerWill Smithsharing an emotional reaction to his contemporary’s health update. He wrote:
Awww Man. Who’s cuttin’ onions?? Love U Foxx!! Your Light Is Needed ‘n Appreciated Right Now!
Other celebrities who also reacted to Foxx’s health scare and subsequent recovery include Viola Davis, Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, and several others who had nothing but best wishes for the actor.
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Foxx addressed his hospitalization during his Netflix comedy specialJamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was. The actor revealed that he suffered a brain bleed that resulted in him having a stroke. However, thanks to prompt medical care his life was saved and he slowly managed to recover.
Back in Actionis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
