Jamie Foxx; Porscha Coleman.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/WireImagePorscha Colemanis giving an update on her former costarJamie Foxxamid his health issues.On Sunday, the actress toldEntertainment Tonightat the 2023 BET Awards that she has spoken to people close to the actor who have confirmed he’s “doing well.“But “it never surprised” her that Foxx and his family have kept mum on the details of his condition, as “even when it came to dating, Jamie’s always been private.““Once I heard the news, of course, I reached out, but how Foxx is doing it is how Foxx should be doing it,” said Coleman, who starred with Foxx in 2021’sDad Stop Embarrassing Me!onNetflix.“He’s resting, he’s well. And he’s going to be back. Trust and believe,” she added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jonathan Kite, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman and Jamie Foxx inDad Stop Embarrassing Me!(2021).SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIXFoxx was shooting the Netflix movieBack in ActionalongsideCameron DiazandGlenn Closeat the time of experiencing, on April 11, what his daughterCorinne Foxxdescribed as"a medical complication"in a statement on social media the following day.Corinne, 29, shared in April that “due to quick action and great care,” Foxx was “on his way to recovery” at that point.Then, on May 3,a message from Foxxsharedon his Instagramread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.“The actor’s daughter sharedanother update a week after that, writing, “Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” while calling out a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.““In fact,” Corinne continued at the time, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!“Jamie Foxx.Amy Sussman/GettyFoxx’s career appears more supercharged than ever as he continues his recovery, with his action filmGod Is a Bulletnow playing in select theaters.TheOscarwinner has a few other films coming out soon, too:They Cloned Tyrone, with costarsJohn BoyegaandTeyonah Parris, is on Netflix July 21, while Foxx voices a dog named Bug along withWill Ferrellin the R-rated comedyStrays, in theaters Aug. 18.In her interview withETat Sunday’s BET Awards, Coleman said Foxx “is somebody that I’ve always looked up to,” praising him as “a mind-blowing personality to be around because whatever’s on the paper, he’s not going to do.““So, you have to understand and be prepared: When Jamie is going somewhere you better go right there with him!” Coleman said. “So,I look forward to seeing him.“She added, “He got a lot of projects coming up, a lot of music that I already know he has. So, I’m excited. I love you Foxx!”
Jamie Foxx; Porscha Coleman.Photo:Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/WireImage
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/WireImage
Porscha Colemanis giving an update on her former costarJamie Foxxamid his health issues.On Sunday, the actress toldEntertainment Tonightat the 2023 BET Awards that she has spoken to people close to the actor who have confirmed he’s “doing well.“But “it never surprised” her that Foxx and his family have kept mum on the details of his condition, as “even when it came to dating, Jamie’s always been private.““Once I heard the news, of course, I reached out, but how Foxx is doing it is how Foxx should be doing it,” said Coleman, who starred with Foxx in 2021’sDad Stop Embarrassing Me!onNetflix.“He’s resting, he’s well. And he’s going to be back. Trust and believe,” she added.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Jonathan Kite, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman and Jamie Foxx inDad Stop Embarrassing Me!(2021).SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIXFoxx was shooting the Netflix movieBack in ActionalongsideCameron DiazandGlenn Closeat the time of experiencing, on April 11, what his daughterCorinne Foxxdescribed as"a medical complication"in a statement on social media the following day.Corinne, 29, shared in April that “due to quick action and great care,” Foxx was “on his way to recovery” at that point.Then, on May 3,a message from Foxxsharedon his Instagramread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.“The actor’s daughter sharedanother update a week after that, writing, “Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” while calling out a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.““In fact,” Corinne continued at the time, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!“Jamie Foxx.Amy Sussman/GettyFoxx’s career appears more supercharged than ever as he continues his recovery, with his action filmGod Is a Bulletnow playing in select theaters.TheOscarwinner has a few other films coming out soon, too:They Cloned Tyrone, with costarsJohn BoyegaandTeyonah Parris, is on Netflix July 21, while Foxx voices a dog named Bug along withWill Ferrellin the R-rated comedyStrays, in theaters Aug. 18.In her interview withETat Sunday’s BET Awards, Coleman said Foxx “is somebody that I’ve always looked up to,” praising him as “a mind-blowing personality to be around because whatever’s on the paper, he’s not going to do.““So, you have to understand and be prepared: When Jamie is going somewhere you better go right there with him!” Coleman said. “So,I look forward to seeing him.“She added, “He got a lot of projects coming up, a lot of music that I already know he has. So, I’m excited. I love you Foxx!”
Porscha Colemanis giving an update on her former costarJamie Foxxamid his health issues.
On Sunday, the actress toldEntertainment Tonightat the 2023 BET Awards that she has spoken to people close to the actor who have confirmed he’s “doing well.”
But “it never surprised” her that Foxx and his family have kept mum on the details of his condition, as “even when it came to dating, Jamie’s always been private.”
“Once I heard the news, of course, I reached out, but how Foxx is doing it is how Foxx should be doing it,” said Coleman, who starred with Foxx in 2021’sDad Stop Embarrassing Me!onNetflix.
“He’s resting, he’s well. And he’s going to be back. Trust and believe,” she added.
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Jonathan Kite, Kyla-Drew, Porscha Coleman and Jamie Foxx inDad Stop Embarrassing Me!(2021).SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIX
SAEED ADYANI/NETFLIX
Foxx was shooting the Netflix movieBack in ActionalongsideCameron DiazandGlenn Closeat the time of experiencing, on April 11, what his daughterCorinne Foxxdescribed as"a medical complication"in a statement on social media the following day.
Corinne, 29, shared in April that “due to quick action and great care,” Foxx was “on his way to recovery” at that point.
Then, on May 3,a message from Foxxsharedon his Instagramread, “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed.”
The actor’s daughter sharedanother update a week after that, writing, “Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” while calling out a report that claimed the family was preparing for “the worst.”
“In fact,” Corinne continued at the time, “he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks foreveryone’s prayers and support! We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!”
Jamie Foxx.Amy Sussman/Getty
Foxx’s career appears more supercharged than ever as he continues his recovery, with his action filmGod Is a Bulletnow playing in select theaters.
TheOscarwinner has a few other films coming out soon, too:They Cloned Tyrone, with costarsJohn BoyegaandTeyonah Parris, is on Netflix July 21, while Foxx voices a dog named Bug along withWill Ferrellin the R-rated comedyStrays, in theaters Aug. 18.
In her interview withETat Sunday’s BET Awards, Coleman said Foxx “is somebody that I’ve always looked up to,” praising him as “a mind-blowing personality to be around because whatever’s on the paper, he’s not going to do.”
“So, you have to understand and be prepared: When Jamie is going somewhere you better go right there with him!” Coleman said. “So,I look forward to seeing him.”
She added, “He got a lot of projects coming up, a lot of music that I already know he has. So, I’m excited. I love you Foxx!”
source: people.com
