The Oscar-winning actor opens up about his recovery during his one-man show in Atlanta, expressing gratitude for the support he received.
Jamie Foxx is back in the spotlight, and emotions ran high during his first show since a health scare that left him “gone for 20 days.” The Oscar-winning actor and musician performed his one-man show, “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx,” in Atlanta over the weekend, and he took to Instagram to share his heartfelt reflections on the experience.
In his Instagram post, Foxx, 56, expressed his joy, saying, “God is good… As I post these pictures, my heart and my soul is filled with nothing but pure joy.” He described the opportunity to share his story with the Atlanta audience as a deeply meaningful moment after nearly 18 years away from the stage. “I needed the stage and I needed an audience that was made up of nothing but pure love, and that’s what you were,” he wrote.
Foxx clarified that his performance was not a traditional stand-up comedy show, but rather “an artistic explanation of some thing [sic] that went terribly wrong.” Among the snapshots shared were images of him playing the piano, recalling his acclaimed role as Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic Ray, and moments of connection with fans.
He expressed his gratitude for the people of Atlanta and especially Piedmont Hospital, crediting them for helping him return to the stage to do what he loves most. “#nobaddays as my guy James would say #secondchance thank you ATLANTA,” he concluded, along with a series of heart and peach emojis to represent Georgia.
In the shared photos, Foxx was visibly emotional, wiping away tears as he embraced the warmth and support of his fans. His return to the stage marks a significant milestone in his recovery, as he gradually steps back into the public eye following a medical emergency in April 2023 that forced him to pause filming and hosting duties on his game show, Beat Shazam. His daughter, Corinne Foxx, also stepped away during that time.
As Jamie Foxx continues to navigate his journey back to health, his emotional performance serves as a testament to his resilience and the powerful connection he shares with his audience.
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