Jamie Foxx was injured during an altercation while celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.
A spokesperson for Foxx told Fox News Digital that the incident occurred while the actor and singer were dining at the beloved hotspot on Friday evening.
“Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth. He required stitches and is recovering. Police were called and the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement,” the statement said . read.
Jamie Foxx’s rep said the actor needed stitches after being hit in the mouth with a glass during his birthday dinner. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
According to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital, officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a report assault with a deadly weapon at Mr. Chow on Friday.
After their arrival at 10:06 p.m., BHPD officers investigated the incident and determined the report of an assault with a deadly weapon was “unfounded.”
However, the press release stated that the “incident involved a physical altercation between the parties.” After a preliminary investigation, authorities documented the battery in a report and no arrests have been made. BHPD’s investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Fox News Digital has contacted Mr. Chow for comment.
Foxx celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow. (Getty Images)
After attending the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legends Dinner at Mr. Chow had organized, Foxx was filmed and photographed as he left the restaurant. In a video on X, he was seen talking to the paparazzi and signing autographs.
As he walked to an SUV, Foxx was asked how he felt about celebrating his birthday after his near-death experience during a medical emergency last year.
“It’s beautiful because I didn’t know if I would be here to celebrate,” the Academy Award winner said.
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Foxx was also asked about his Netflix comedy special, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was.” In the special released Tuesday, the comedian shared new details about his 2023 health crisis.
“What a blessed time to be on stage,” he said. “It’s great, man, to have gone through something so crazy, but to be able to move on, have a few chuckles and let other people know what’s going on was great.”
The “Blame It” singer said legendary comedians George Carlin and Richard Pryor inspired him to speak about the ordeal in the special.
Days earlier, Foxx, pictured with Vivica A. Fox, attended the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legends Dinner at Mr. Chow at. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Netflix)
In April 2023, Foxx was hospitalized in a coma for weeks after suffering from 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,” Foxx. “On April 11, I had a severe headache and I asked my boy for an aspirin… before I could get the aspirin… I went out. I don’t remember for twenty days.”
Foxx revealed that doctors told his family that he had a “stroke that led to a stroke” at the time of his hospitalization.
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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, said.
After Foxx’s surgery, his doctor told his sister Deidra Dixon, “We haven’t found where it came from, but he’s have a stroke. He may be able to make a full recovery, but it will be the worst year of his life.”
Foxx continued, “I was so dizzy from the stroke… 20 days, I don’t remember. On May 4th I woke up. When I woke up I was in a wheelchair. I couldn’t walk.”
Foxx returned to the stage for his Netflix special, “What Had Happened Was…” (Netflix)
At the time, the Django Unchained actor thought his stroke was a “joke.” He refused to see a therapist during his recovery until a health care worker demanded Foxx stop taking it, believing “Jamie Foxx don’t don’t get strokes.”
“Listen, you gotta shut down this s–t, this whole Jamie Foxx s–t, stop this arrogant bulls–t, that stroke doesn’t make any difference about who you are,” the therapist said. it.
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Foxx said that moment gave him a reality check as he came out and worked hard on his recovery.
During the special, Foxx repeatedly expressed his gratitude to his fans for their prayers and support.
“I appreciate every good wish, Atlanta. To the world, I can’t thank you enough.”
