Is Jamie Foxx in hospital? Health update after actor shares message on Instagram - what happened?

Hollywood star Jamie Foxx is continuing his hospital stay under observation one month on since he was admitted after experiencing a "medical complication".

On 12 April, Foxx’s daughter has revealed that the Oscar winning actor was recovering from an unspecified issue. Actress and producer Corrine Foxx shared the news in a post on Instagram in April, reassuring fans that her father was “already on his way to recovery.”

The news came after Fox and Cameron Diaz were revealed as the leads in Netflix’s new film Back in Action. According to a source from the Hollywood Reporter, the movie is in production and will finish on schedule as planned.

So, what happened to Jamie Foxx, what has his daughter said and when can you watch Back in Action? Here’s everything we know so far.

What happened to Jamie Foxx?

Foxx’s eldest daughter Corrine took to social media to share a statement on Instagram with fans that her father had experienced a “medical complication” but that he was “already on his way to recovery.”

No further information about what caused the health emergency or complication have so far been revealed. At the time of the incident, the 55-year-old actor was filming as part of his lead role in the upcoming Netflix comedy drama Back to Action. According to People, a source told the publication that following the news which was shared on Wednesday April 12, production was “shut down”, but filming resumed on Thursday with a stand-in for Foxx on set.

Since Corrine shared the update both fans and friends have taken to social media to share well-wishes for the actor. His Ray co-star Kerry Washington shared a “Jamie Foxx appreciation post”. She said: “A @iamjamiefoxx appreciation post. Sending you all the love and prayers my movie huzbin.”

Whilst LeBron James tweeted: “Sending my thoughts and prayers to the heavens above to my brother @iamjamiefoxx!!!! Get well and back to yourself SOONER THAN LATER! God willing.”

What has his daughter Corrine Foxx said?

The 29-year-old actress and producer released a statement about her father’s health from the Foxx family on Instagram. She said: “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.” Adding: “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

While most reports have indicated that the actor is on his way to recovery, a source reportedly told Radar that his friends and family are "hoping for the best - but preparing for the worst".

What has Jamie Foxx said?

In his first public statement since being hospitalised, Foxx took to Instagram to post: "Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling bless" with the prayer hands, heart and fox emojis.

Foxx also posted to his Instagram story to thank Nick Cannon for stepping in as the host on the game show Beat Shazam, which Foxx launched as executive producer and host in 2017.

He shared a post from Corrine in which it explained that the two of them would be replaced by Cannon and Kelly Osbourne.

Corrine wrote: "Thank you so much @nickcannon and @kellyosbourne for filling in this season! We are so pumped for season six!"

Foxx added: "Appreciate ya my boy @nickcannon See u all soon"

When can I watch Back in Action?

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Netflix film Back in Action, which stars Diaz and Foxx as its leads, is still in production and will finish on schedule as planned, with the movie expected to be released on Netflix sometime in 2024. Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) it also features Glenn Close (Fatala Attraction) and Kyle Chandler (Mayor of Kingstown).

The film will be Diaz’s first in eight years after she took a break from acting in 2014. Her last movie, in which she also starred alongside Foxx was Annie. Speaking about working with Foxx on The Tonight Show in 2022, she described working with him as “so much fun”. Diaz said: “He’s so great, he’s so easy, he’s so professional, he’s so talented.” Adding: “And just being able to work with him, it’ll be so much fun.”