Jamie Foxx is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in entertainment. As an actor, singer, and comedian, he has consistently excelled in each field, earning numerous accolades and the adoration of fans worldwide.
However, in 2023, his seemingly unstoppable career faced a shocking setback. On April 12, his daughter Corinne announced that Foxx had been hospitalized due to a medical emergency. Few details emerged at the time, but it was known that the incident left him unable to walk, required recovery in a facility specializing in strokes and brain injuries, and gave him a newfound appreciation for life, as he later shared in his first public appearance post-recovery.
Now, nearly two years later, Foxx is ready to open up about what really happened—though, in true Jamie Foxx fashion, he’ll do it with humor, not heartache. Learn all about his upcoming stand-up special, where he’ll finally share his story.
All the details on Netflix’s ‘What Had Happened Was’
As Jamie Foxx revealed when being honored by the African American Film Critics Association, he’s finally ready to share his challenging journey—but in a comedic way. Returning to his stand-up roots, Foxx will perform a show titled “What Had Happened Was.”
Jamie Foxx accepts the “Vanguard Award” onstage during The Critics Choice Association’s Celebration Of Cinema & Television: Honoring Black, Latino And AAPI Achievements at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
In this special, he’ll address not only the details of his health struggles over the past few years but also how the internet reacted—from heartfelt well-wishes from friends and fans to false reports of his death by some media outlets.
This one-man show is set for a three-night engagement from October 3-5 in Atlanta, with Netflix securing the streaming rights after a fierce bidding war, Variety reported. After all, who wouldn’t want the king of comedy on their platform?
So, you can expect the special to hit Netflix in early October, just in time for Halloween. This marks Foxx’s return to the spotlight, alongside other exciting projects like “Evolution of the Black Quarterback” on Prime Video, the action thriller “Tin Soldier,” and the comedy “Back in Action” on Netflix in early 2025, co-starring Cameron Diaz, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott.
