Jamie Foxx reflects on his 2025 plans, says he's 'grateful' after brain bleed and stroke
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jamie Foxx kicked off 2025 with a heartfelt message of gratitude as the Oscar-winning actor reflected on his journey, highlighting the challenges he overcame following a brain bleed and stroke in 2023.
In an Instagram Reel shared on New Year’s Day, January 1, Foxx said, “Look, I can’t even tell you — I ain’t gotta tell you — how grateful I am, how thankful I am.”
Jamie Foxx on success of his Netflix comedy special
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Jamie Foxx's heartfelt post celebrated life, resilience, and the support he has received from fans, friends, and family.
He also acknowledged the success of his recent Netflix comedy special, 'What Had Happened Was', which debuted on December 10, 2024.
The special has been praised for blending humor with vulnerability as he discussed his health scare, hospitalization, and recovery journey, according to People.
In the special, Foxx explored themes of vulnerability, resilience, and joy, connecting with fans on a deeply personal level.
Netflix described the special as featuring “a healthy dose of humor” while shedding light on Foxx’s challenging but inspiring journey.
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Jamie Foxx says 2025 is all about 'love, no hate'
In his video, Jamie Foxx set the tone for his year ahead, proclaiming, “My 2025 is simple. It’s all love, no hate.”
His optimism extended to the post’s caption, where he wrote, “This one is gone hit different. So much to be thankful for... I’m too blessed to be stressed," which notably echoed in December, when Foxx addressed an altercation during his birthday dinner.
Despite someone throwing a glass that struck him, the actor responded with calmness and positivity, sharing on Instagram, “The devil is busy... but I’m too blessed to be stressed.”
Jamie Foxx's transformative journey from recovery to renewal
Jamie Foxx’s road to recovery from his 2023 health scare that included a brain bleed and subsequent stroke gave him a renewed perspective on life.
“I got all these jokes I want to tell, I got all this joy I want to spread,” Foxx said in his New Year’s message.
2025 also marks Foxx’s highly anticipated return to cinema with 'Back in Action', slated for release later this month.
In this action-comedy, Foxx stars alongside Cameron Diaz in a story about two retired CIA spies whose peaceful life is upended when they are pulled back into the field.
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This film is particularly significant as it marks Diaz’s return to acting after a long hiatus.
