Jamie Foxx expresses gratitude to fans for their support and love during his recovery
- Foxx shared photos from the event on Instagram, expressing joy and gratitude for the Atlanta audience’s support.
- He explained that his show is an artistic explanation of his experiences during a health scare.
- Foxx’s daughter, Anelise, joined him on stage and played an electric guitar.
Jamie Foxx, the acclaimed actor and comedian, shared a heartfelt message with his fans after his recent one-man show, “One More Chance: An Evening with Jamie Foxx.” On October 14, 2024, Foxx thanked fans for their support during his emotional performance in Atlanta. The show allowed him to discuss his health scare in April 2023, when he spent several weeks hospitalized.
Foxx posted photos from his event on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message. He wrote, “God is good…. As I share these pictures, my heart and soul are filled with nothing but pure joy.”
He stated that “the Atlanta audience played a significant role in his recovery and creative comeback. “I have to thank you Atlanta. You showed up and you showed out,” he said, noting that it had been 18 years since his last performance on stage.
During his performance, Jamie Foxx explained the nature of his show: “When people ask me if this is a stand-up comedy show, I say, ‘No, it’s an artistic explanation.’” He described it as a story about his experiences during a health scare, which he characterized as something that went wrong.
He expressed deep appreciation for the medical staff at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, saying, “Thanks to the great people in Atlanta, especially Piedmont Hospital, you enabled me to come back and be on stage and do what I love to do the most.”
In the Instagram photos, Foxx displays a range of emotions. He appears holding up one arm while bending his head down and wiping his face, showcasing the intensity of the moment.
Other photos show him hugging a friend, sitting at a piano, and engaging with the audience. Foxx’s 16-year-old daughter, Anelise, joins him on stage and plays an electric guitar alongside her father.
Following the show, Foxx received an outpouring of support from friends and fans. Music producer Breyon Prescott praised Foxx, stating, “The show you put on in Atlanta was one of the most amazing things I have witnessed in my 30-plus years in this business.” He added, “My GOD continues to bless you, my brother. You are truly the most gifted and talented person I know!”
