Jamie Foxx He was injured during an altercation while celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, according to his representatives.
A spokesperson for Foxx told Fox News Digital that the incident occurred while the actor and singer were dining at the hot spot beloved by celebrities on Friday evening.
The statement read: “Jamie Foxx was attending his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass, hitting him in the mouth. He had to get stitches as he recovers. Police were called, and the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement.” He reads.
Jamie Foxx needed stitches after being hit in the mouth with a glass during his birthday dinner, his representative said. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
According to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital, officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to the report Assault with a deadly weapon At Mr. Chow's on Friday.
After arriving at 10:06 p.m., BHPD officers investigated the incident and determined the report of assault with a deadly weapon to be “unfounded.”
However, the press release stated that “the incident witnessed a physical altercation between the two parties.” After conducting an initial investigation, authorities documented the battery in a report, and no arrests were made. The BHPD investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Mr. Chow for comment.
Foxx celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow on Friday. (Getty Images)
After hosting the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legends Dinner at Mr. Chow on Wednesday, Foxx was photographed and filmed leaving the restaurant. In a video posted on X, he was seen talking to photographers and signing autographs.
As he walked to the SUV, Fox was asked how he felt about celebrating his birthday after having a near-death experience during a medical emergency last year.
“It's beautiful because I didn't know if I was going to be here to celebrate it,” the Oscar winner said.
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Foxx was also asked about his comedy special on Netflix called “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was.” In the special episode released on Tuesday, Comedian He shared new details about his 2023 health crisis.
“What a blessed time to be on stage,” he said. “It's amazing, man, to have gone through something so crazy, but to look back on what happened, get some good chuckles and let other people know what happened, was amazing.”
The “Blame It” singer said legendary comedians George Carlin and Richard Pryor inspired him to talk about the ordeal on the special.
Days ago, Foxx, who was photographed with Vivica A. Fox, attended the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legends Dinner at Mr. Chow. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix)
In April 2023, Fox was hospitalized in a coma for several weeks after falling ill with a mysterious illness. During his Netflix special, Foxx emotionally broke down in tears several times during the special as he explained to fans what led to his coma.
“I was fighting for my life,” Fox said. “April 11, I had a bad headache and I asked my son for an aspirin…before I could get the aspirin…it came out. I don't remember 20 days.”
Fox revealed that doctors told his family that he was injured “Brain hemorrhage Which led to him suffering a stroke while he was admitted to the hospital.
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“If I don't get into his head now, we're going to lose him,” the doctor at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, announced.
After Fox's surgery, his doctor told his sister, Deidra Dixon, “We haven't found the source, but… Having a stroke. “He may be able to fully recover, but it will be the worst year of his life.”
Fox continued: “I felt very dizzy from the stroke… 20 days I don't remember. On May 4, I woke up. When I woke up, I found myself in a wheelchair. I couldn't walk.”
Foxx returns to the stage for his Netflix special, “Whatever Happened Was…” (Netflix)
The “Django Unchained” actor thought his stroke was a “joke” at the time. He refused to see a therapist during his recovery until a health care worker told Foxx to get rid of the stroke, because he was convinced “Jamie Foxx doesn't do it.” Don't get strokes.”
“Listen, you gotta get rid of this filth, all that Jamie Foxx, stop that arrogant bulls, that stroke don't give a fuck who you are,” said the therapist. for him.
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Fox said that moment gave him a reality check as he came out of it and worked hard toward his recovery.
During the special, Fox repeatedly expressed his gratitude to his fans for their prayers and support.
“I appreciate all the well wishes, Atlanta. And to the world, I can't thank you enough.”
