Jamie Foxx.Photo: Amy Sussman/GettyJamie Foxxis “still not himself” after suffering amedical complicationin April, a source says.“He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself," says the source, noting that those closest to the actor, 55, remain tight-lipped about theDay Shiftstar’s health situation.“He has the tightest circle around him,” the source adds.The update comes after Foxx’sThey Cloned Tyronecostar John Boyega told PEOPLE at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday that he recentlychatted with Foxxon the phone.“He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega said. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.”Jamie Foxx.Jason Kempin/Getty Images for LACMA“I gave him the well wishes directly,” he added. “I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”Datari Turner, who coproduced the film alongside Foxx, echoed Boyega’s positive outlook, even suggesting that theRaystar could be returning to work soon.“He’s doing amazing. I promise you. Doing really, really good,” he said. “[Director] Juel [Taylor] talked to him yesterday. John Boyega talked to him yesterday. He’s in really, really good shape and spirits. And he’ll be back on the screen. He’llbe back to work very soon.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On April 12, Foxx’s daughterCorinne Foxxissued a statement on Instagramrevealing that her father had been hospitalized and was recovering after facing a “medical complication” the previous day. He had been filming the Netflix movieBack in Actionwith Cameron Diaz at the time.“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” she said in a statement written on behalf of the Foxx family.Corinne and Jamie Foxx in October 2022.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThen, on May 3,a message from Foxxhimself postedto his Instagram pageread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.“Corinne, 29, later issued a second statement,addressing the rumorssurrounding the actor’s health.“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on May 12, sharing a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.““In fact,” she continued, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!“Since then, Foxx’s family has not provided any new updates about his recovery.
Jamie Foxx.Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty
Jamie Foxxis “still not himself” after suffering amedical complicationin April, a source says.“He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself,” says the source, noting that those closest to the actor, 55, remain tight-lipped about theDay Shiftstar’s health situation.“He has the tightest circle around him,” the source adds.The update comes after Foxx’sThey Cloned Tyronecostar John Boyega told PEOPLE at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday that he recentlychatted with Foxxon the phone.“He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega said. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.”Jamie Foxx.Jason Kempin/Getty Images for LACMA“I gave him the well wishes directly,” he added. “I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”Datari Turner, who coproduced the film alongside Foxx, echoed Boyega’s positive outlook, even suggesting that theRaystar could be returning to work soon.“He’s doing amazing. I promise you. Doing really, really good,” he said. “[Director] Juel [Taylor] talked to him yesterday. John Boyega talked to him yesterday. He’s in really, really good shape and spirits. And he’ll be back on the screen. He’llbe back to work very soon.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On April 12, Foxx’s daughterCorinne Foxxissued a statement on Instagramrevealing that her father had been hospitalized and was recovering after facing a “medical complication” the previous day. He had been filming the Netflix movieBack in Actionwith Cameron Diaz at the time.“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” she said in a statement written on behalf of the Foxx family.Corinne and Jamie Foxx in October 2022.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThen, on May 3,a message from Foxxhimself postedto his Instagram pageread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.“Corinne, 29, later issued a second statement,addressing the rumorssurrounding the actor’s health.“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on May 12, sharing a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.““In fact,” she continued, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!“Since then, Foxx’s family has not provided any new updates about his recovery.
Jamie Foxxis “still not himself” after suffering amedical complicationin April, a source says.
“He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself,” says the source, noting that those closest to the actor, 55, remain tight-lipped about theDay Shiftstar’s health situation.“He has the tightest circle around him,” the source adds.
The update comes after Foxx’sThey Cloned Tyronecostar John Boyega told PEOPLE at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on Tuesday that he recentlychatted with Foxxon the phone.
“He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega said. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.”
Jamie Foxx.Jason Kempin/Getty Images for LACMA
“I gave him the well wishes directly,” he added. “I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”
Datari Turner, who coproduced the film alongside Foxx, echoed Boyega’s positive outlook, even suggesting that theRaystar could be returning to work soon.
“He’s doing amazing. I promise you. Doing really, really good,” he said. “[Director] Juel [Taylor] talked to him yesterday. John Boyega talked to him yesterday. He’s in really, really good shape and spirits. And he’ll be back on the screen. He’llbe back to work very soon.”
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On April 12, Foxx’s daughterCorinne Foxxissued a statement on Instagramrevealing that her father had been hospitalized and was recovering after facing a “medical complication” the previous day. He had been filming the Netflix movieBack in Actionwith Cameron Diaz at the time.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” she said in a statement written on behalf of the Foxx family.
Corinne and Jamie Foxx in October 2022.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Then, on May 3,a message from Foxxhimself postedto his Instagram pageread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.”
Corinne, 29, later issued a second statement,addressing the rumorssurrounding the actor’s health.
“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on May 12, sharing a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.”
“In fact,” she continued, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!”
Since then, Foxx’s family has not provided any new updates about his recovery.
source: people.com
