Oscar-winning actor and comedian Jamie Foxx was injured Friday, December 13, during a birthday dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills. The incident occurred when an individual at a nearby table threw a glass, hitting the 57-year-old man in the face.
Foxx was dining with his family, including his daughters Annalize and Corinne, as well as his former partner Kristin Grannis. Witnesses recounted TMZ that the altercation began when Foxx politely asked the diners at the adjacent table to moderate their behavior because they were allegedly being “rude and vulgar.” This request allegedly prompted someone to throw the glass at him.
A spokesperson for the actor confirmed the incident: “Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a drink at him which hit him in the mouth. He required stitches and is recovering. Police were called and the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement.”
Foxx recovers after medical treatment
The incident spoiled what was supposed to be a celebratory evening for Foxx, who is reflecting on his health journey since a medical emergency in 2023. During his recently released Netflix stand-up special, Foxx spoke about the fear of health which puts one’s life in danger. he experienced last year, which included a brain hemorrhage followed by a stroke.
“I had a severe headache and asked my boy for an aspirin. Before I could take an aspirin, I walked out. I don’t remember 20 days. Foxx told the audience, adding that his sister, Deidra Dixon, played a pivotal role in his recovery by insisting that he be taken to Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, where doctors diagnosed and treated him.
Foxx also thanked his family for helping him through his coma, recounting how his daughter played one of their favorite songs on the guitar, which he said helped bring him out of his coma. unconscious.

Foxx reflects on gratitude and resilience
Despite the recent altercation, Foxx expressed immense gratitude for his recovery and return to the stage. After filming his stand-up special, the actor shared emotional photos on Instagram, writing: “My heart and soul are filled with nothing but pure joy…I haven’t been on stage in 18 years, but I needed a stage and I needed an audience of nothing but pure love.”

Police investigation underway
Beverly Hills Police are currently investigating the incident. No arrests or other updates have been reported at this time.
The altercation adds to a turbulent time for Foxx, whose Netflix special was widely praised. Fans expressed their support for the actor on social media, wishing him a speedy recovery.