What happened to Jamie Foxx? Why was he hospitalized

Jamie Foxx was in the middle of filming in Atlanta for his Netflix Back in Action. He recruited former co-star Cameron Diaz after her hiatus from acting.

“When this project came along and she was pursued by Jamie Foxx, who she has known and worked with for years, she decided to go for it,” a source told People.

He announced the project on June 2022, on a phone call/publicity stunt, Foxx conferenced in Tom Brady for some tips on how to get back in the game, so to speak, after a break.

“I’m relatively successful at un-retiring,” Brady joked. Diaz said, “Jamie Foxx, only you could get me back in action. I can’t frickin wait it’s gonna be a blast!”

What happened to Jamie Foxx?

On April 12, Foxx’s daughter Corinne, 29, announced on Instagram that her father was under emergency medical care.

“We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” the statement from the family said. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.

“We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Meanwhile, a source told People on April 21 that the actor is is “OK” but “still in the hospital.”

“Doctors are running tests, but he’s awake and alert,” the source added. “They’re keeping him under observation.”

Foxx was photographed filming “Back in Action” with Cameron Diaz, 50, just one day before he was rushed to the hospital. While he has been bedridden, production continued with his body double after a short pause.

However, “Beat Shazam,” the game show co-hosted by Foxx and Corinne, started filming its new season — but has found another host while Foxx is recovering, according to TMZ.

Corinne, who DJs on the show, also won’t be on the new season as she stays near her father in the hospital.