Jamie Foxx's friends and colleagues showed him plenty of love as he spoke out on video for the 1st time,
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00:00 Moving on to some happy news from Jamie Foxx as the actor took to social media over the
00:04 weekend to break his silence following his health scare back in April.
00:08 The Ray star took to Instagram on Saturday morning and shared a video in which he told
00:12 fans, "I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear updates, but to be honest
00:17 with you, I just didn't want you to see me like that.
00:20 I want you to see me laughing, having a good time, partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie,
00:25 television show.
00:26 I didn't want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was
00:31 going to make it through."
00:32 While Jamie didn't specify what the condition was that left him hospitalized and in a rehab
00:38 center the last several months, he did credit his family's discerning nature, saying how
00:42 they kept it airtight, they didn't let anything out, they protected me, and that's what I
00:47 hope that everyone could have in moments like these.
00:50 He also used the opportunity to dispel any rumors about his emergency, including claims
00:54 that he suffered from paralysis and vision impairment.
00:57 However, Jamie did note, "I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery had some
01:02 potholes as well, but I'm coming back and I'm able to work."
01:05 He concluded by sharing that he loves everybody and, "I love all of the love that I got,"
01:10 adding, "If you see me out from now and every once in a while, I just burst into tears.
01:16 It's just because it's been tough, man.
01:18 I was sick, but now I got my legs under me, so you're gonna see me out."
01:22 Celebrity friends and fans flocked to Jamie's social media to share their love and support
01:26 in the comments of the video.
01:28 Will Smith wrote, "Aww man, who's cutting onions?
01:31 Love you Fox, your light is needed and appreciated right now."
01:34 While Kevin Hart gushed, "This video just warmed my soul.
01:38 Fox, you are a needed man.
01:39 We love you and we are forever with you.
01:42 So glad to see my brother and so glad to see that you're in good spirits."
01:46 Reese Witherspoon took to the comment section as well with her happiness on his health update,
01:51 writing, "Oh Jamie, so happy to see your light shining so bright.
01:55 You are so loved and appreciated."
01:57 The Rock continued his public bromance with the Ray star as well, writing, "I'm gonna
02:01 bear hug the F outta you when I see you again."