Whoa. Jamie Foxx is finally getting candid about his life-threatening medical scare! In his first public appearance since falling ill in April with an undisclosed condition, the actor took the stage at the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of Cinema & Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements in Los Angeles on Monday.
He was accepting the Vanguard Award for his role in The Burial, but things got so much more emotional than any ordinary acceptance speech!
It was during his sentimental 12-minute speech that he decided to open up about the health journey he’s been on for the last several months, the performer said: OMG.
So scary! Related: Britney Spears’ Dad Jamie Had Leg Amputated After Intense Infection Now, he has a whole new appreciation for life, Jamie added: While he didn’t directly address what he went through, the 55-year-old didn’t shy away from noting how serious his illness was, sharing: So impressive he can still crack jokes at a time like this!
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