Jamie Foxx had a challenging 2023, facing an undisclosed health crisis early in the year while on set. The severity of the crisis led to an extended hospital stay and months of recovery, with Foxx describing it in near-death terms. He even mentioned experiencing a moment of seeing “the tunnel” during a particularly difficult point in his health scare.
Recently, Foxx received the Producer’s Award from the African American Film Critics Association. In his acceptance speech, he promised to eventually share the full story of his health ordeal but emphasized that he would do it on his terms and when he feels ready. Despite the serious nature of the topic, Foxx lightened the mood by delivering a series of jokes during his speech.
One notable moment involved Foxx addressing online rumors that emerged after his health crisis, suggesting that he had been cloned. Finding humor in the absurdity of the rumors, Foxx joked about their ridiculousness and playfully suggested that the clone rumors ceased when he was seen dating a white woman, eliciting laughter from the audience.
Foxx further expanded on the joke, questioning if he is “black enough” to receive the award from the African American Film Critics Association, a quip that resonated well with the audience.
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