Cameron Diaz recalls ‘terrifying’ health scare Jamie Foxx faced during ‘Back in Action’ filming

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Cameron Diaz recently reflected on the frightening medical emergency that Jamie Foxx faced during the filming of Netflix’s 'Back in Action'.

Speaking at the Berlin premiere of their action-comedy film on Wednesday, January 15, Diaz described the incident as a deeply unsettling experience for everyone involved.

Cameron Diaz says Jamie Foxx's health scare was 'terrifying'

Speaking to Extra, Cameron Diaz said, “For every person who knows Jamie, it was terrifying."

"For everybody who loves Jamie—the world—everybody was concerned. I can’t even imagine how he feels,” she shared.

In April 2023, Foxx suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke while on set with Diaz and Glenn Close.

Jamie Foxx shares his experience and recovery journey

Jamie Foxx, who details the ordeal in his new Netflix comedy special, 'What Had Happened Was ...', shared how the unexpected health crisis changed his perspective.

In the special, he provides insights into the incident and his path to recovery.

While reflecting on the emotional toll of his experience, Foxx said, “For a while, everybody was crying. Snoop was crying! I was like, ‘Crips don’t cry, brother—c’mon!’”

Diaz praised Foxx for his courage in publicly addressing his journey. “I’m so proud of him for how brave he was to do his show, to let us all know,” she said.

Jamie Foxx on how humor helped him bounce back

During a taping of 'The Graham Norton Show', Jamie Foxx spoke candidly about his recovery process, revealing that he initially thought he was “being pranked” when he learned he had lost 20 days of memory following the stroke.

“It felt beyond crazy,” he shared, according to People.

“I knew I had to get back, and I realized the way to do it was by being funny. I told so many jokes, people thought I was mad,” he added.

Foxx’s humor extended to impersonating others during his recovery.

“For three whole days, I was Denzel Washington,” he joked.

Despite the challenges, Foxx expressed gratitude for the love and support he received from friends and family, crediting them for helping him return to work.

“I was very unwell, but now I am back feeling good,” Foxx said. “It makes you realize that you need people who care and love you around to get you through it.”

Jamie Foxx's triumphant return with 'Back in Action'

Now streaming on Netflix, 'Back in Action' marks Jamie Foxx’s return to the screen after his health scare.

The film also stars Diaz in her highly anticipated return to acting.

Diaz, who has worked closely with Foxx over the years, summed up the sentiment shared by fans and colleagues alike.

“To see him back, doing what he loves, and bringing joy to so many people—it’s a beautiful thing,” she shared.