By Mark Gray
6:00am PDT, Jul 30, 2023
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For the first time since he suffered an unknown medical complication that left him hospitalized in April 2023, Jamie Foxx finally broke his silence. In an Instagram video, the Oscar winner thanked fans and friends for their prayers and positive messages. "I cannot even begin to tell you how far it took me and how it brought me back," he said. "I went through something I thought I would never ever go through."
The actor was aware that fans wanted to hear from him as he and his family maintained their silence for months. "I didn't want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was gonna make it through," he explained. "I cannot tell you how great it feels to have your family kick in in such a way, and y'all know they kept it airtight, they didn't let nothing out, they protected me, and that's what I hope that everyone could have in moments like these."
Because of Jamie's silence, unconfirmed speculation about his health grew for months. "I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery had some potholes as well," he said. "I just want to say that I love everybody, and I love all of the love that I got. It was tough, man, I was sick, but now I've got my legs under me, so you're going to see me out… I'm on my way back."
Following his video post, many A-listers voiced their support. Keep reading to see how Hollywood's biggest names reacted to Jamie's message…
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"Love you, Foxx!!!" –Justin Timerlake
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Glenn Close recalled the last time she saw Jamie Foxx. "It was a sunny day when you were laughing, throwing a football, graciously letting some extras take selfies with you… giving your heart, soul and joy completely in the moment," she commented. "Thank God you are back! Thank God your family gave you the love and protection you needed to heal."
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"I love you brother!!" –Michael B. Jordan
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"To God, family, and prayer. I love you brother" –Lenny Kravitz
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"Sending an abundance of love to you and your family, Jamie!" –Jordin Sparks
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"@iamjamiefoxx sending you so much love!!!" –Tracee Ellis Ross
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"@iamjamiefoxx so glad to see you back my brother." —LL Cool J
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"Yes lord grateful for another day! Praying for your road to recovery" –Winnie Harlow
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"#woofwoofwoof" –Arsenio Hall
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Josh Brolin commented on Jamie Foxx's Instagram post with three emojis.
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"We love you bro! The dragon is always around if I'm ever a part of your call log because I would never forget us singing together on my porch in Cali" –Sisqo
