‘Worry Is What Gets You’: Jamie Foxx Tells Gayle King Addressing Health Scare In New Standup Was An ‘Excruciating’ Experience

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As a dedicated follower and admirer of Jamie Foxx‘s exceptional talent, it is heartening to see him back on stage after his harrowing health ordeal. His resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit are truly inspiring. Having followed his career since Django Unchained, it is evident that he has faced numerous challenges in his life, but each time, he has risen above them like a phoenix from the ashes.

Recently, Jamie Foxx was spotted rejoicing over his return to the stage after a significant health issue, accompanied by his team. A clip shared on social media shows the actor from Baby Driver delivering a speech, clinking glasses, and enjoying himself immensely.

In a backstage video, the well-respected actor was spotted having a chat with Gayle King from CBS Mornings. Not only did Gayle King share this video on her Instagram account, but Oprah Daily also posted it. This video served as a joyous tribute to the actor’s strong comeback following his health issue, during which he candidly discussed his emotional journey through recovery.

In the video, Jamie Foxx expressed that it was incredibly painful to reopen old wounds each day for three consecutive nights, as he shared this sentiment with King after their celebration following the finale of his three-night run for his fresh comedy special, titled “What Had Happened Was.

He further shared, “It was excruciating because the worry is what gets you.”

In April 2023, it’s been shared by Jamie Foxx’s daughter that he was admitted to a hospital because of a health issue, which is referred to as a “medical complication.” It seems that he stayed away from the limelight for around a month due to this situation.

Foxx made his first Instagram post in May 2023, where he mentioned feeling blessed.

Simultaneously, notable figures in the movie world such as Martin Lawrence and Kevin Hart disclosed details about Jamie Foxx’s wellbeing, particularly his health situation.

In September 2024, Foxx discussed his recent comedy special filmed in Atlanta for Netflix, stating it was a means of sharing his personal experience “during a challenging health crisis.

The actor from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 expressed that he won’t endure this situation again. From now on, his jokes will begin with “knock, knock.” He even joked about doing an hour and a half of nothing but “knock, knock” jokes, during his conversation with King.

In July 2023, the actor from White House Down initially shared an update on his health, using a metaphorical journey to depict his experience as going through a challenging time and eventually returning.

Catch Jamie Foxx in Netflix’s Back In Action, set to release on January 17, 2024.

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2024-10-08 17:22