Jamie Foxx, a renowned actor and singer, was involved in a distressing incident during his 57th birthday celebration at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. According to his representatives, the actor was dining at the celeb-loved hotspot on Friday night when an unexpected event occurred. A spokesperson for Foxx informed Fox News Digital that someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth, resulting in the need for stitches and a recovery period. The police were promptly called, and the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement.Details of the Incident
Officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon at Mr. Chow on Friday. Upon their arrival at 10:06 p.m., they investigated the incident. Initially, the report of assault with a deadly weapon was determined to be "unfounded," but it was later revealed that there was a physical altercation between parties. A preliminary investigation was conducted, and the authorities documented the battery in a report. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the BHPD's investigation into the incident is still ongoing.Fox News Digital has reached out to Mr. Chow for comment to gain more insights into this unfortunate event.During his birthday celebration at Mr. Chow on Friday, Foxx was also filmed and photographed as he left the restaurant. In a video posted on X, he was seen interacting with the paparazzi and signing autographs. When asked about his birthday celebration after his near-death experience last year, the Academy Award winner expressed his gratitude for being able to celebrate.He was also asked about his Netflix comedy special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was." In this special released on Tuesday, the comedian shared new details about his 2023 health crisis. He emphasized the importance of being on stage and how amazing it was to overcome such a crazy situation and share his story with others. The "Blame It" singer revealed that legendary comedians George Carlin and Richard Pryor inspired him to speak about the ordeal in the special.Days earlier, Foxx attended the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legends Dinner at Mr. Chow with Vivica A. Fox. In April 2023, Foxx was hospitalized in a coma for weeks after suffering from a mystery illness. During his Netflix special, he emotionally broke down several times as he explained to fans what led to his coma. He revealed that doctors told his family he had a "brain bleed that led to a stroke" at the time of his hospitalization.If he didn't receive timely treatment, the doctor at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia warned, "We're going to lose him." After his surgery, his doctor informed his sister Deidra Dixon that they couldn't determine the source of the problem, but he was having a stroke and might make a full recovery, but it would be the worst year of his life.Foxx continued to share his journey, stating that he initially thought his stroke was a "prank" and refused to see a therapist during his recovery. However, a healthcare worker's stern words gave him a reality check, and he worked hard towards his recovery. Throughout the special, he repeatedly expressed his gratitude to his fans for their prayers and support."I appreciate every well-wish, Atlanta. To the world, I can't thank you enough," he said.Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to
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