US EditionJamie Foxx Says He Was Given 'Second Chance' After Health Scare
- On June 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, Jamie Foxx was honored with the Ultimate Icon Award during the 25th BET Awards ceremony.
- Foxx's acceptance followed a near-fatal stroke caused by a brain bleed in April 2023, a medical event he detailed in his 2024 Netflix special.
- During his speech, Foxx thanked his family, especially his daughters Corinne and Anelise, crediting them for supporting him through his health crisis and recovery.
- Foxx expressed uncertainty about the reasons behind his past struggles but affirmed his determination to embrace this new opportunity fully, promising to stay true to himself in front of everyone.
- Receiving the award highlighted Foxx's contributions to entertainment and advocacy, underscoring his gratitude and renewed purpose after surviving a life-threatening condition.
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Jamie Foxx delivers heartfelt speech at BET Awards thanking daughters who helped his stroke recovery
Jamie Foxx let the tears flow while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 9.After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, the Oscar winner opened on a note of gratitude.“Man, we used to take this thing for granted — that God is good,” he began his speech.“I cannot even begin to express the love that I feel from everybody out there,” he continued
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Awarded the BET Awards for his entire career, the American actor went back to emergency hospitalization which for a while prevented him from walking.
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