Fans rejoice as Jamie Foxx is spotted on ‘Back in Action’ set with Cameron Diaz after health struggles

An insider said that Jamie Foxx was 'very quiet' on the set and 'just focused on working'
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are working together on 'Back In Action' (Instagram/@iamjamiefoxx and @camerondiaz)
Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are working together on 'Back In Action' (Instagram/@iamjamiefoxx and @camerondiaz)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Jamie Foxx has started working again after facing health issues that sent him to hospital last year.

Foxx was spotted with his costar Cameron Diaz on the set of his upcoming Netflix movie ‘Back in Action’ on Saturday, January 20, People reported.

Jamie Foxx attends the world premiere of Netflix's
Jamie Foxx attends the world premiere of Netflix's 'Day Shift' at Regal LA Live on August 10, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Jamie Foxx ‘focused on working’ after his return to set

An insider revealed that the 56-year-old actor was "very quiet" during the filming and "just focused on working”.

Besides, Page Six reported that both Foxx and Diaz were seen cheerful as they walked together.

‘The Holiday’ actress donned dark gray cargo-style skinny pants with a white shirt and cream cardigan while the ‘Day Shift’ star chose navy-colored pants and a dark gray sweater.

Jamie Foxx attends Sony Pictures'
Jamie Foxx attends Sony Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Los Angeles Premiere on December 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Both of them wore white sneakers.

Jamie Foxx's health scare

This came after in April 2023 - Foxx’s daughter Corinne took to social media to share an update about her father.

The 29-year-old reportedly said, “We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday.”


 
 
 
 
 
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She continued, “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,” before adding, “The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Jamie Foxx did not reveal details about his medical condition

Then in July, ‘The Burial’ actor updated his fans and followers about his well-being.

He reportedly said, “I went through something I thought I would never, ever go through. I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear an update, but to be honest with you, I didn’t want you to see me like that, man.”

Foxx further stated, “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie or a television show.”


 
 
 
 
 
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“I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was going to make it through,” the father-of-two added.

Also, a month later, Foxx stated, “You’re lookin' at a man who is thankful… finally startin' to feel like myself… it’s been an unexpected dark journey… but I can see the light…”


 
 
 
 
 
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“I’m thankful to everyone that reached out and sent well wishes and prayers… I have a lot of people to thank… u just don’t know how much it meant…GOD IS GOOD… all day every day…” he concluded in August 2023.

Meanwhile, Foxx's return has attracted attention online with a user tweeting, "So thrilled to see Jamie Foxx back on his feet and doing what he loves after such a harrowing experience. His perseverance is truly inspiring. Wishing him and Cameron Diaz all the best for the rest of filming."



 

Another user shared, "I’m happy he looks healthy again, that last video he looked beyond rough."



 

"Yeah “health scare”. Too much Partying 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱," a Facebook user added.

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