Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Near-Death Coma in New Netflix Special

Jamie Foxx Opens Up About Near-Death Coma in New Netflix Special


Jamie Foxx is opening up about the life-threatening health scare that landed him in an Atlanta hospital in 2023. The actor, in his new Netflix comedy special What Had Happened Was, calls the experience a "near-death" event.

The special, recorded in October, features Foxx recounting his shocking ordeal. According to audience members who spoke to CNN, Foxx revealed he fell into a weeks-long coma, waking up disoriented and sporting a beard that had grown during his unconscious state. Initially thinking he had simply passed out, he was stunned to learn the severity of his condition.

Foxx also expressed deep gratitude to those who supported him during his recovery. Netflix describes the special as an opportunity for the actor to "set the record straight" about his health crisis while delivering heartfelt thanks to fans who prayed for his return to health.

While details about the diagnosis remain undisclosed, Foxx reportedly joked during the show that music mogul Diddy was somehow behind his hospitalization. It’s unclear if this quip will make it into the final cut, but Foxx’s candid account of his coma is expected to be featured prominently.

The special premieres Tuesday, offering fans a mix of comedy and insight into one of the actor’s most challenging chapters.