Jamie Foxx Returns to Stand-Up with Netflix Special After Health Scare

The actor-comedian opens up about his medical emergency in a heartfelt performance filmed in Atlanta.

Jamie Foxx celebrated completing his new stand-up comedy special, 'What Had Happened Was,' which was filmed in Atlanta for Netflix.
Foxx's special marks his return to the stage after a serious medical complication in April 2023, which left him hospitalized and out of the public eye for months.
The special, praised for its blend of humor and emotion, delves into Foxx's personal journey and the challenges of recovering from his health scare.
In conversations with Gayle King, Foxx described the process of revisiting his ordeal as 'excruciating,' highlighting the emotional toll of sharing his story.
Details about the release date of the Netflix special have not yet been announced, but it is expected to premiere later this year.