Jamie Foxx discusses comedy as a vital force following health crisis

Actor Jamie Foxx has shared a new perspective on his career following a severe health crisis in 2023 involving a brain hemorrhage and a stroke. In an interview regarding his new stand-up special, ‘Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself’, which is currently available on Hulu, the 58-year-old entertainer described comedy as a vital life force.

Foxx noted that during his hospitalization, he requested to watch comedy to help absorb positive energy for his recovery. He stated, ‘Without these jokes, I would be dead. I mean that seriously.’

The new special marks a shift in his approach to performance, with Foxx noting that he previously avoided being personal in his storytelling. In this production, he discusses aging, his family, and his life with unprecedented transparency.