Jamie Foxx says his medical complication started with a 'bad headache.' Here's everything we know about his condition.

Eve Crosbie,Olivia SinghJul 3, 2024, 01:54 IST

Jamie Foxx has recovered after being treated for an unknown medical condition in April 2023.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

On April 11, 2023, Jamie Foxx experienced a "medical complication" that began with a "bad headache."
Foxx said he was "gone for 20 days" and has since recovered from his unknown medical condition.

Jamie Foxx "experienced a medical complication" on April 11, 2023, according to a family statement posted the following day on his daughter Corinne Foxx's Instagram account.

Corinne Foxx and Jamie Foxx at the Directors Guild Of America in October 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jamie Foxx "experienced a medical complication" on April 11, 2023, according to a family statement posted the following day on his daughter Corinne Foxx's Instagram account.

In the following days, many of Foxx's friends shared words of encouragement to the actor and prayed for his speedy recovery.

Jamie Foxx attends the "Creed III" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on February 15, 2023, in London, England.Joe Maher/Getty Images

On April 17, it was reported that Foxx was still under medical observation, a week after being hospitalized.

It was reported that Jamie Foxx was still receiving medical care at the Georgia medical facility on April 17.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

On April 20, Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence spoke about Foxx's health, with the latter noting that he was "doing better."

Martin Lawrence and Tracy Morgan both sent their love to their recovering friend on April 20.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images, Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

On April 23, Nick Cannon said that Foxx was "awake" and "alert" 12 days after being hospitalized.

Nick Cannon and Jamie Foxx at the Celebrity Golf Tournament during DJ Irie Weekend at Miami Beach Golf Club on June 20, 2014, in Miami Beach, Florida.Johnny Louis/WireImage/Getty Images

On May 3, Kevin Hart said that there has been "a lot of progression" with Foxx's recovery.

Kevin Hart and Jamie Foxx at the 13th Annual Harold And Carole Pump Foundation Gala in 2013.Michael Kovac/WireImage/Getty Images

Later the same day, Foxx spoke out for the first time since his hospitalization in a brief Instagram post.

Jamie Foxx at the 2023 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 30, 2023Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

On May 12, Foxx's daughter said he was out of the hospital and recuperating after seeing false rumors about his condition.

Foxx's daughter dismissed reports about her father's health worsening on Instagram.Corrine Foxx (@corrinefoxx)/Instagram

Just a few days later, it was announced that Foxx would be returning to TV.

Jamie Foxx and daughter Corrine Foxx in a promotional photo for upcoming musical game show “We Are Family.”Fox

In June, John Boyega, who stars alongside Foxx in the film "They Cloned Tyrone," said that the actor was "doing well."

Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo, Jamie Foxx as Slick Charles, and John Boyega as Fontaine in "They Cloned Tyrone."Parrish Lewis/Netflix

Weeks later, Foxx was seen in public for the first time since his undisclosed medical condition.

Jamie Foxx seen in Los Angeles on November 7, 2023.Wil R/Star Max/GC Images

On July 22, 2023, Foxx posted a video thanking his family and fans for their support.

Jamie Foxx at a special screening of "The Burial" on December 17, 2023, in Los Angeles.Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon

On December 4, Foxx attended the Critics Choice Association's "Celebration" event, honoring Black, Latino, and AAPI achievements.

Jamie Foxx accepting the Vanguard Award onstage during the Critics Choice Association's "Celebration" event on December 4, 2023.Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

On March 3, 2024, Foxx accepted the producers award at the African American Film Critics Association's (AAFCA) Special Achievement Awards luncheon.

Jamie Foxx at the AAFCA Special Achievement Awards luncheon on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

In an undated video that surfaced on July 1 on X, Foxx gave an update on his health and said that his unknown condition began with a "bad headache."

Jamie Foxx at the AAFCA Special Achievement Awards luncheon on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

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Jamie Foxx says his medical complication started with a 'bad headache.' Here's everything we know about his condition.

Jamie Foxx "experienced a medical complication" on April 11, 2023, according to a family statement posted the following day on his daughter Corinne Foxx's Instagram account.

In the following days, many of Foxx's friends shared words of encouragement to the actor and prayed for his speedy recovery.

On April 17, it was reported that Foxx was still under medical observation, a week after being hospitalized.

On April 20, Tracy Morgan and Martin Lawrence spoke about Foxx's health, with the latter noting that he was "doing better."

On April 23, Nick Cannon said that Foxx was "awake" and "alert" 12 days after being hospitalized.

On May 3, Kevin Hart said that there has been "a lot of progression" with Foxx's recovery.

Later the same day, Foxx spoke out for the first time since his hospitalization in a brief Instagram post.

On May 12, Foxx's daughter said he was out of the hospital and recuperating after seeing false rumors about his condition.

Just a few days later, it was announced that Foxx would be returning to TV.

In June, John Boyega, who stars alongside Foxx in the film "They Cloned Tyrone," said that the actor was "doing well."

Weeks later, Foxx was seen in public for the first time since his undisclosed medical condition.

On July 22, 2023, Foxx posted a video thanking his family and fans for their support.

On December 4, Foxx attended the Critics Choice Association's "Celebration" event, honoring Black, Latino, and AAPI achievements.

On March 3, 2024, Foxx accepted the producers award at the African American Film Critics Association's (AAFCA) Special Achievement Awards luncheon.

In an undated video that surfaced on July 1 on X, Foxx gave an update on his health and said that his unknown condition began with a "bad headache."