**Jamie Foxx discusses his stroke journey, the support of his family, and the realities of recovery in a heartfelt Netflix special.**
**Jamie Foxx Opens Up About His Stroke Experience in Emotional Netflix Special**
**Jamie Foxx Opens Up About His Stroke Experience in Emotional Netflix Special**
**The beloved Hollywood star shares intimate details of his health battle following a brain bleed.**
Jamie Foxx, the celebrated actor known for his roles in films like Django Unchained, recently opened up about a serious health scare during a Netflix special. Foxx revealed that he suffered a stroke due to a brain bleed, which led to a hospital admission in April 2023.
During the audience interaction segment of "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." recorded in Atlanta, Foxx recounted the daunting moments leading up to his hospitalization. Initially dismissing his symptoms as a bad headache, he had requested an aspirin but lost consciousness before he could take it, causing him to blackout for 20 days.
His daughter Corinne Foxx had initially announced a "medical complication," though the family refrained from sharing further details until Jamie felt ready. It was his sister, Deidra Dixon, who noticed he was unwell and insisted on taking him to Piedmont Hospital, where doctors confirmed he was experiencing a brain bleed requiring immediate surgery. "If I don’t go in his head right now, we're going to lose him," a doctor informed his family, leading to a tense operation as Deidra prayed outside.
In a candid reflection, Foxx mentioned the surreal experience of the stroke, noting it wasn't the dramatic moment one might expect: "Your life doesn’t flash before your face; it was kind of oddly peaceful." He even humorously noted feeling warm in a metaphorical tunnel but was unsure if he was heading to the right destination.
Foxx expressed gratitude towards his sister and daughter for maintaining privacy around his condition during those challenging times. "They didn't want you to see me like this, and I didn't want you to see me like this," he acknowledged, while gesturing to his recovery.
After awakening from surgery, Foxx found himself unable to walk and dealing with the shock of his new reality. "Jamie Foxx don’t get strokes," he humorously remarked, revealing his initial disbelief about the situation. He later underwent rehabilitation in Chicago to regain his strength while filming the Netflix project "Back In Action" alongside Cameron Diaz.
This special marks the first time Foxx has publicly shared detailed aspects of his stroke journey, revealing the significant importance of family support during his recovery. His heartfelt experiences serve as a reminder of the vulnerability that can accompany sudden health crises, shining a light on the journey of recovery that many face after similar medical emergencies.
During the audience interaction segment of "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was..." recorded in Atlanta, Foxx recounted the daunting moments leading up to his hospitalization. Initially dismissing his symptoms as a bad headache, he had requested an aspirin but lost consciousness before he could take it, causing him to blackout for 20 days.
His daughter Corinne Foxx had initially announced a "medical complication," though the family refrained from sharing further details until Jamie felt ready. It was his sister, Deidra Dixon, who noticed he was unwell and insisted on taking him to Piedmont Hospital, where doctors confirmed he was experiencing a brain bleed requiring immediate surgery. "If I don’t go in his head right now, we're going to lose him," a doctor informed his family, leading to a tense operation as Deidra prayed outside.
In a candid reflection, Foxx mentioned the surreal experience of the stroke, noting it wasn't the dramatic moment one might expect: "Your life doesn’t flash before your face; it was kind of oddly peaceful." He even humorously noted feeling warm in a metaphorical tunnel but was unsure if he was heading to the right destination.
Foxx expressed gratitude towards his sister and daughter for maintaining privacy around his condition during those challenging times. "They didn't want you to see me like this, and I didn't want you to see me like this," he acknowledged, while gesturing to his recovery.
After awakening from surgery, Foxx found himself unable to walk and dealing with the shock of his new reality. "Jamie Foxx don’t get strokes," he humorously remarked, revealing his initial disbelief about the situation. He later underwent rehabilitation in Chicago to regain his strength while filming the Netflix project "Back In Action" alongside Cameron Diaz.
This special marks the first time Foxx has publicly shared detailed aspects of his stroke journey, revealing the significant importance of family support during his recovery. His heartfelt experiences serve as a reminder of the vulnerability that can accompany sudden health crises, shining a light on the journey of recovery that many face after similar medical emergencies.
