Martin Lawrence made a statement to Extra during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday about his friend Jamie Foxx, who has been hospitalized in Georgia since April 11 due to a “medical complication.”
Lawrence shared his prayers for Foxx, saying he is “one of the best that we got in Hollywood, not only one of the best entertainers but a good person.” According to a recent report, Foxx is steadily improving. Foxx was in Georgia to film Netflix’s Back in Action and filming has resumed on the set with Cameron Diaz and Glenn Close.
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On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne released a statement on behalf of the family, saying that her father’s health emergency was due to “a medical complication” and they asked for privacy during this time.
“We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” she wrote. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”
After the initial reports of Jamie Foxx’s hospitalization, there wasn’t much information available about his condition. However, in the days following the incident, updates began to emerge, with sources saying he’s been responsive and alert since undergoing treatment.
Per the latest update, doctors are still said to be running tests to determine what caused Foxx to be hospitalized, to begin with.
Foxx was expected to finish shooting his final scenes for his upcoming Netflix movie, “Back In Action,” starring Cameron Diaz, but due to unforeseen circumstances, he has since been replaced by a stunt double who’s filled in to help finish up the rest of the movie.
Over the years, we’ve seen many high-profile individuals experience health scares and need medical attention.
Some notable examples include Selena Gomez, who has been hospitalized multiple times for complications related to lupus, and Demi Lovato, who has openly struggled with addiction and mental health issues. These incidents serve as a reminder that celebrities are human, and they face many of the same health challenges as the rest of us.
As Jamie Foxx continues to recover, fans and colleagues alike are sending their well wishes, including actress Kerry Washington. It’s heartwarming to see so many people come together to support him during this time.