Jamie Foxx has spoken out after being struck by a glass during an altercation at Mr. Chow, a Beverly Hills restaurant, while celebrating his 57th birthday.
“Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth. He had to get stitches and is recovering,” a spokesperson told USA TODAY on Saturday.
On Sunday, the Oscar-winning actor addressed the incident on social media, sharing a message of resilience and gratitude with his followers.
“The devil is busy … but I’m too blessed to be stressed,” Foxx wrote on Instagram. “The devil is a lie. Can’t win here … thank you to everybody that pray and check on me. When your light is shining bright … they try to bring you darkness — but they don’t know that you’re built for it.”
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Foxx also thanked fans for supporting his Netflix comedy special, What Had Happened Was, which has climbed to the platform’s number one spot. “The lights have been shining bright … and huge thank yous to everyone that have watched and been inspired by What Had Happened Was. If you haven’t checked it out, please go check it out — it’s from my heart and my soul.”
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) reported that officers responded to a call shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon at Mr. Chow. Upon investigation, the report was deemed unfounded, and the incident was classified as a physical altercation between parties.
The department issued a statement confirming that a preliminary investigation had been conducted and a report documenting the battery had been filed. No arrests were made, but authorities emphasized their commitment to public safety and ongoing investigation into the matter.
Foxx has faced a tumultuous year, recently revealing details of a life-threatening medical emergency in 2023. The actor shared in his Netflix special that he suffered a brain bleed leading to a stroke, leaving him fighting for his life.
“It is a mystery,” Foxx said in the special, reflecting on the experience. “We still don’t know exactly what happened to me.”
