Hollywood star Jamie Foxx has apologized after finding himself in hot water for sharing a controversial post about Jesus on his Instagram page.
The actor’s post, which he has since deleted, quickly caught the attention of his fans as they wasted no time accusing him of “anti-Semitism.”
Foxx has been out of the public eye for months after a health crisis in April put him in the hospital. There is still no information about the cause of the actor’s illness, because the family kept it a secret.
Read on to learn more.
‘I Love And Support The Jewish Community.’
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“Annie” star Jamie Foxx has apologized for a post he made that was deemed “antisemitic” by fans.
On his Instagram page, Foxx wrote, “I want to apologize to the Jewish community who were offended by my post. I now know my choice of words caused offense and I apologize.”
He continued, “That was never my intention. To clarify, a fake friend betrayed me and that’s what I mean by “them” not anything else. I only have love in my heart for everyone. I love and support the community Jews.”
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“I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended. Nothing but love always,” concluded the actor.
While supporting Foxx, one fan wrote, “I know you personally; I am Jewish and know you are the last person to EVER act Anti Semitic. You are kind and considerate to everyone. I will vouch for you always.”
Another said, “I’m Jewish and it never crossed my mind.”
Jamie Foxx Called ‘Anti-Semitic’ For Controversial Jesus Post
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Foxx faced significant backlash from fans who accused him of “anti-Semitism.” On Friday, the actor shared a controversial post about the death of Jesus.
It read, “They killed this man’s name [sic] Jesus… What do you think they are going to do to you???!” and accompanied by the hashtags #fakefreinds and #fakelove.
Although the actor has since taken down the post, some fans have flocked to his other posts, calling him out for the message, which many find offensive to Jews.
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One person wrote, “Jesus post is disappointing, Jamie. Do the likes of Kanye, Ice Cube and Louis Farrakhan get to you? And what’s up with @jenniferaniston jumping on the bandwagon?? You feel like there’s not enough hate in the world that you need to light a fire? Shame on you two and everyone else who went along with it.”
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Another said, “Amazing that celebrities like you and Kayne go on about Black Lives Matter and then turn against three Jews. Ignorance at its best, Jews don’t believe in Jesus.”
A third person stated that Foxx’s account may have been “hacked” because of his friendship with Jewish stars, such as Tiffany Haddish and Drake.
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They stated, “I think Jamie Foxx’s Instagram account has been hacked. Why is Jamie writing this when she’s best friends with @tiffanyhaddish, and Drake, Why? That makes no sense at all. Foxx has [gone] over four months fighting something. He’s not the “college dropout” we know who is outright antisemitic. I believe his account was hacked, simple as that.”
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“Your anti-Jewish words are wrong, disgusting, and inflammatory against Jews. But no one will do anything to you and you won’t experience backlash because of how racist the media and Hollywood is! Shame,” said another.
Jamie Foxx Is A Member Of The Baptist Church
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While the recent controversial post may seem inappropriate to some of the actor’s fans, Foxx is a well-known member of the Baptist church who is very open about his Christian background.
In the past, he has been vocal about his loyalty to his Christian faith and how it helps guide him.
While chatting with fellow actor Joseph Gordon Levitt for an interview with WIRED, Foxx openly talked about Jesus after being asked a question about veganism and also continued to read the books of the old testament.
“I’m Baptist, I’ve been Baptist all my life,” he said. “For me, Jesus is the foundation. Nothing against other vegans, I don’t know where they go as far as heaven and hell, but I know where I go as far as heaven is concerned.”
He added, “It’s about Jesus, nothing against Vegans, but we’re going to heaven here.”
Jamie Foxx Clears the Air Over His Health Fears
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Foxx recently addressed rumors about his health. The actor shared a video to prove to his fans, who have been asking questions about his well-being since being hospitalized in April, that he is on the mend.
In a clip posted on his Instagram page, Foxx, dressed in black, told fans he was recovering and kept his illness a secret because he didn’t want anyone to see him in bad shape.
He said, “I want you to see me laughing, having fun, partying, joking, doing movies, television shows… I just don’t want you to see me with my coffers down and trying to figure out if I’m going to make it through.”
Foxx added that he “did go to hell and back” but is doing better thanks to loved ones who took care of him during that time.
Jamie Foxx Has Been Spotted In The Audience
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Since leaving the Chicago rehab facility where he was rehabbing, the actor has been seen in public and has also interacted with fans.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Foxx was seen on a boat cruise along the Chicago River, wearing a black shirt and sunglasses. The actor smiled and waved at a group of people driving past him in their own marine vehicles.
Later, Foxx was seen returning the woman’s missing purse in a fan-filmed video. In the clip, the actor wears sunglasses and a black t-shirt. According to a fan who shared the video, Foxx said he was “feeling good.”
The “Django Unchained” star is back at work. He was reportedly recently in Las Vegas to work on an ad for his partnership with BetMGM, a sports betting company affiliated with MGM Resorts.
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