Actor and singer Jamie Foxx has addressed reports of an altercation during his 57th birthday dinner on Friday, December 13, at the Beverly Hills restaurant Mr. Chow. The incident, initially reported by TMZ, involved a person allegedly throwing a glass at Foxx, which struck him in the face.
Incident Details
Foxx was reportedly celebrating his birthday when the altercation occurred. According to witnesses, a nearby table of patrons allegedly behaved rudely toward Foxx. When he confronted them, one individual threw a glass that hit him in the mouth, causing injuries that required stitches.
Law enforcement arrived at the scene after being called, but Foxx had already left the establishment. The incident is now under investigation by authorities.
Foxx’s Statement
A spokesperson for Foxx confirmed the altercation, stating:
“Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth. He had to get stitches and is recovering. The police were called, and the matter is now in law enforcement’s hands.”
Foxx’s Instagram Response
Later, Foxx took to Instagram to share his thoughts, expressing resilience despite the incident. In a text post, he wrote:
“The devil is busy… but I’m too blessed to be stressed.”
In his caption, he added:
“When your light is shining bright… they try to bring you darkness… but they don’t know that you’re built for it.”
Foxx also thanked fans for their prayers and support and encouraged them to watch his Netflix special “What Had Happened Was”, which is currently trending at number one on the platform.
This incident underscores Foxx’s determination to focus on the positive despite the unexpected event during his celebration.
