Jamie Foxx to Share Story of 2023 Health Crisis in Netflix Special
The Oscar winner returns to the stage for the first time in 18 years with a heartfelt and humorous reflection on his medical emergency, streaming December 10.
- Jamie Foxx's Netflix stand-up special, 'What Had Happened Was,' premieres December 10, marking his return to comedy after a serious 2023 health scare.
- The special explores Foxx's near-death experience, his gratitude for supporters, and his recovery journey, blending humor and vulnerability.
- Foxx was hospitalized in April 2023 due to an undisclosed medical complication, which he later described as leaving him 'gone for 20 days' with no memory of the incident.
- The performance, filmed in Atlanta, is Foxx's first stand-up special in over two decades and serves as a thank-you to fans and medical professionals who aided his recovery.
- Foxx also addresses rumors and speculation about his health, emphasizing resilience, the healing power of laughter, and his joy in returning to the public eye.
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