What did Jamie Foxx talk about right before his 2023 medical emergency? Actor reveals uncanny conversation

Actor Jamie Foxx’s medical emergency in 2023 remained the talk of the town for almost a year. Initially, not many details were shared about his condition, but it was later revealed that Foxx had brain surgery. On March 13, 2025, in an exclusive interview with People magazine, the actor revealed an uncanny chat he had before the health emergency.

He shared that before his health scare, his team had asked if he wanted to review some important documents as a precaution. Jamie Foxx recalled responding with confusion, questioning why they were bringing it up and what could happen to him. He said:

“I used to watch the movie Colors, when they had a shootout ... I thought I was gonna go out like like Rocket, like go out in a shootout in the mall or something. I didn't think I was just gonna go out asking for an aspirin.”

Jamie Foxx said he was grateful to receive so much love and support during his health scare. Reflecting on the experience, he shared that he felt like he was given a second chance and was asked by God what he planned to do with it. His response was to bring more joy to others and do his best to make people smile.

In 2024, the actor candidly interacted with a group in Phoenix, Arizona, sharing his medical emergency. As seen in the videos recorded by one of those people, he said:

“April 11th last year, bad headache. I asked my boy for an Advil. I was gone for 20 days. I don’t remember anything.”

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The actor’s comedy show Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was... was released in 2024

Speaking to the crowd, he said that his sister and daughter took him to see a doctor while he was in Atlanta. After an initial visit, another doctor examined him and noticed something related to his head, though he chose not to go into details publicly.

In a 2024 comedy show titled Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..., he addressed what his doctor said:

“He told my sister some horrible news about her big brother. He said, ‘He is having a brain bleed, this led to a stroke.’”

Jamie Foxx emphasized the importance of acknowledging every moment because it was easy to take life for granted. He thanked everyone for their support and reflected on instances when strangers on the street greeted him. Seeing his family and friends around him made the experience even more meaningful. He also said:

“It's about blessings. God blessed me with his talent. He blessed me with all this money and this fame. And when I forgot about God, he blessed me with a stroke.”

He also shared an Instagram video in 2023 expressing gratitude for the prayers and support from fans as he felt it played a great role in his recovery. Jamie Foxx also addressed false rumors about his health, clarifying that he was never blind or paralyzed.

While he admitted that his recovery was challenging, he assured everyone that he made progress and was ready to get back to work.

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