Jamie Foxx vows to tell the truth about his health woes in his upcoming Netflix special, nearly two years after his brush with death following a mysterious illness.
Due for release next week, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… expresses deep gratitude to those who prayed and supported his recovery, turning his performance into a touching thank you to his fans.
In a newly released trailer for the special, the Oscar and Grammy-winning comedy icon declares: ‘I’m back and I’m so glad to see you all here. I’m so glad to be here.’
Appearing to then reveal what happened to him, he teases: ‘What had happened was…’
But before Jamie gets into it, the trailer comes to a dramatic stop.
Sharing the trailer on his social media, Jamie encouraged his followers to ‘come hear my story.’
Jamie Foxx will set the record straight about his health woes in his upcoming Netflix special
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… will arrive on the platform on December 10
And the teaser is already resonating with the Law Abiding Citizen actor’s fans, who were so moved that they said they had chills.
Commenting on Jamie’s Instagram, one said: ‘Yaaaaassss, now this is the promo that I’ve been waiting for!’
‘Goose bumps!!!!!!!’ another added while a third wrote, ‘Just got chills brother.’
A fourth continued: ‘I cannot wait!! Literally so excited for this.’
This upcoming special – set to hit Netflix on December 10 – will see Jamie return to the stage following his 2023 hospitalization.
‘If I can stay funny, I can stay alive,’ he quipped in the first look teaser, as he sets the record straight with humor and vulnerability.
‘This comedy event is a celebration of resilience, humor, and the power of community, reminding us all of the healing power of laughter,’ a synopsis previously revealed.
The comedy event is one of a number of forthcoming projects the A-list actor has on slate, as he headlines the comedy movie Back in Action for the streaming service in a reunion with Any Given Sunday and Annie costar Cameron Diaz.
In the latest trailer, Jamie tells the audience: ‘I’m back and I’m so glad to see you all here. I’m so glad to be here’
Jamie’s fans have admitted they got ‘goosebumps’ just watching the trailer
The film is expected to begin streaming January 17, 2025.
Jamie is yet to divulge exactly what happened during his health scare, but in December 2023 he made his first official public outing since April 2023.
At the time, the Django Unchained star admitted he ‘couldn’t walk’ six months prior while battling a mystery illness and wouldn’t wish what he went through on his ‘worst enemy.’
In April 2023, his daughter Corinne announced her dad was suffering from a medical complication.
Last July, Jamie posted a video thanking fans for their support amid his recovery
In a statement written on behalf of her family, she explained: ‘We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday.
‘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.’
In May 2023, Jamie took to social media to thank his fans for their support.
The Hollywood star wrote on Instagram: ‘Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed [prayer and heart emojis] (sic).’
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