Jamie Foxx was injured during an altercation while celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, according to his rep.
A Fox spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the incident happened Friday night as the actor and singer were dining at the celebrity hotspot.
“Jamie Foxx was at a birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass at him, hitting him in the mouth. He had to have stitches and is recovering. Police were called and the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement,” the statement said. read.
Jamie Foxx's representatives have announced that the star was hit in the mouth by a glass thrown during his birthday dinner and required stitches. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Officers from the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a report of assault with a deadly weapon against Chow on Friday, according to a news release obtained by FOX News Digital.
Jamie Foxx suffers “brain hemorrhage leading to stroke'' and spends weeks in hospital, “doesn't remember 20 days''
After arriving at 10:06 p.m., BHPD officers investigated the incident and the report of assault with a deadly weapon was determined to be “unfounded.”
However, the press release states that “this incident involved a physical altercation between the parties.” After a preliminary investigation, authorities recorded battery in the report, but no arrests were made. BHPD's investigation into this incident is still ongoing.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Chow for comment.
Mr. Fox celebrated his birthday at Mr. Chow's home on Friday. (Getty Images)
After hosting the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legend Dinner at Mr. Chow on Wednesday, Foxx was photographed leaving the restaurant. In a video posted on X, he was seen talking to paparazzi and signing autographs.
On the way to his SUV, Fox was asked how he felt about celebrating his birthday after his near-death experience in a medical emergency last year.
“It's so beautiful because I didn't know if I was going to be here to celebrate it,” the Academy Award winner said.
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Foxx was also asked about his Netflix comedy special, “Jamie Foxx: What Happened?” In a special broadcast on Tuesday, the comedian revealed new details about the 2023 health crisis.
“What a happy time to be on stage,” he said. “It's amazing how you can go through something so crazy and still pick yourself up, have a chuckle, and let other people know what's going on.”
The “Blame It” singer said he was inspired by legendary comedians George Carlin and Richard Pryor to talk about the ordeal on the special.
A few days earlier, Fox was pictured with Vivica A. Fox attending the Jamie Foxx Strong Black Legend dinner at Mr. Chow. (Jerrod Harris/Getty Images, Netflix)
In April 2023, Fox contracted a mysterious illness and was hospitalized in a coma for several weeks. During the Netflix special, Fox became emotional and broke down in tears multiple times during the special as she explained to fans how she ended up in a coma.
“I was fighting for my life,” Fox said. “On April 11th, I had a bad headache so I asked my son for aspirin…before I could get any aspirin…I left. I don't remember anything about those 20 days.”
Fox revealed that when he was hospitalized, doctors told his family that he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and a stroke.
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“If we don't get into his head right now, we're going to lose him,” declared doctors at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
After Fox's surgery, his doctor told his sister Deidre Dixon, “We don't know where it came from, but he's fine.” suffering from a stroke. He may make a full recovery, but this will be the worst year of his life.”
Fox continued: “I was dizzy from the stroke…I don't remember anything for 20 days. I woke up on May 4th. I woke up and I was in a wheelchair. I couldn't walk.” Ta.
Fox returned to the stage with the Netflix special “What Had Happened Was…”. (Netflix)
“The 'Django Unchained' actor believed his stroke was a 'prank' at the time. He continued to see therapists during his recovery until a medical worker requested that Foxx stop the stroke. He refused because he was convinced that Jamie Foxx was not allowed. Don't take the stroke. ”
“Listen, you have to beat this, beat the whole Jamie Foxx, stop this arrogant bull, that stroke doesn’t care at all about who you are. ” the therapist told him.
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Fox said that moment gave her a reality check and made her move on from it and work hard to recover.
During the special, Foxx repeatedly thanked fans for their prayers and support.
“Thank you for all the good wishes, Atlanta. To everyone in the world, I can't thank you enough.”
