Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx made a triumphant comeback when he was awarded the Vanguard Award during the recently held Critics’ Choice Awards ceremony.
Accepting the honor, Foxx walked on stage and opened up about the health scare he had earlier this year, revealing that he was immobilized at the time.
The event marked his first public appearance since his hospitalization, and the actor wasted no time dispelling speculation that he had been cloned.
Critics’ Choice Honors Jamie Foxx
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The “Django Unchained” actor graced the stage at the Critics’ Choice Cinema and Television Society Celebration last night to accept the prestigious honor, marking his first public appearance since suffering a mysterious medical emergency in April.
Foxx was awarded a Vanguard Award for his role in Amazon Prime Video’s “The Burial” and received a tribute from his co-star in the film, Jurnee Smollett.
Presenting the award to the versatile 55-year-old entertainer, Smollett praised Foxx, calling him “a true trailblazer, a pioneer who has broken barriers and inspired a generation of artists like me to be bold and daring dreamers.”
“Working with Jamie, I found a generous scene partner I could count on and trust,” continued Smollett, per Diversity. “Even though we were playing opponents who were fighting in the courtroom, in him, I found a great cheerleader — someone who, on the first day we shot you all he came, and right after the third take, he came to me, he was like, ‘ Man, you killed this role.’ Now, I don’t think he understands what that kind of support means to someone like me who has watched him all my life.”
Jamie Foxx Shares Details About His Health Emergency
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Walking across the stage to accept his Vanguard award, Foxx was met with a standing ovation as he weighed in on the challenges he’s faced while he’s been away from the spotlight due to a health scare that sidelined him for months.
He began his acceptance speech by stating he “couldn’t walk” about six months ago before going on to address speculation about him being cloned. Details of his hospitalization have been kept under wraps, causing widespread concern and speculation among fans.
“I’m not a clone, I’m not a clone. I know a lot of people who say I’m cloned out there,” he said, adding that he “wouldn’t wish what I’m going through on my worst enemy because it’s hard.”
“I have a new respect for life. I have a new respect for my art. I watched so many movies and listened to so many songs, trying to pass the time. Don’t give up on your art, man, don’t give up,” added Foxx.
Jamie Foxx Sued Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
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The “Day Shift” actor’s recent honor comes after he was accused and charged for allegedly assaulting a woman at a New York City restaurant eight years ago, according to BBC. According to the lawsuit, the unnamed woman claims Foxx groped her after she asked to take a picture with him.
She is suing Foxx for damages, alleging “sexual assault, abuse, assault and battery.” The lawsuit states that the actor appeared drunk as he agreed to take a photo with the unnamed woman, saying, “Sure, honey, anything for you.”
It added that he told her she had a “supermodel body” and smelled “very good” before taking her to a less crowded part of the bar, where he touched her breasts and put his hand in her panties without her consent.
The accuser is alleged to have “suffered and continues to suffer severe emotional distress and anxiety, humiliation, shame, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other physical and emotional damage” as a result of the “heinous act,” the lawsuit reads.
She Denies Sexual Assault Claims
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Responding to the situation, Foxx denied the allegations that reportedly took place at a New York City rooftop bar in 2015, firmly stating that the incident “never happened.”
A representative for the actor released a statement to People magazinevehemently denied the accusations and revealed Foxx’s plans to counter-sued him for “malicious allegations.”
“The alleged incident never occurred,” the statement began. “In 2020, this individual filed an almost identical lawsuit in Brooklyn. The case was dismissed shortly thereafter. That claim is no more viable today than it was then. We are sure they will be fired again.”
The spokesperson continued, “And once they do, Mr. Foxx intends to pursue a claim for malicious prosecution against this person and his attorney for refiling this frivolous action.”
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