Jamie Foxx is embracing a fresh perspective on life after surviving a life-threatening medical emergency in 2023. The 56-year-old actor recently shared his new mantra, “No bad dayz,” with fans on Instagram, emphasizing the gratitude he feels post-recovery. Foxx reflected on the profound experience, stating, “This is my mantra… After surviving something that I thought I would never go through.
The health crisis began while Foxx was filming the Netflix action-thriller Back in Action. Though he has chosen not to reveal every detail, he previously shared that a headache led him to take medication, which ultimately resulted in a medical emergency that left him hospitalized and unable to walk. Foxx admitted, “I was gone for 20 days,” adding that the ordeal challenged him in ways he never anticipated.
A Grand Comeback and Artistic Celebration for Jamie Foxx
As Foxx continues to recover, he is making his way back to the public eye with optimism and purpose. His Instagram post, featuring a simple image of the words “No bad dayz,” resonated with fans worldwide. The actor explained that the phrase was introduced to him by his manager, James, who offered it as a source of inspiration during his darkest moments. “When you come through the darkness, the light looks brighter,” Foxx reflected, expressing his gratitude for the prayers and support he received during his journey.
Foxx is also preparing for his comeback to the stage with a Netflix comedy special, What Had Happened Was. Filmed in Atlanta, Georgia—where he spent much of his recovery—the project marks Foxx’s return to stand-up comedy after 18 years. Speaking about the experience, Foxx shared, “I needed the stage, and I needed an audience that was made up of nothing but pure love.”
In a heartfelt message, he also thanked the staff at Atlanta’s Piedmont Hospital, who played a crucial role in his recovery. “Thanks to the great people in Atlanta, you enabled me to come back and do what I love most,” he said.