Jamie Foxx made a surprise appearance at a Critics Choice event on Monday, marking his first public appearance since facing serious health issues earlier this year.
Foxx was honored with the Vanguard Award for his performance in The Burial at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements.
“You know, it’s crazy, I couldn’t do that six months ago — I couldn’t actually walk,” Foxx said after taking the stage. He then joked, “I’m not a clone, I’m not a clone. I know a lot of people who was saying I was cloned out there.”
“It feels good to be here. I cherish every single minute now, it’s different,” Foxx continued. “I wouldn’t wish what I went though on my worst enemy because it’s tough when it’s almost over, when you see the tunnel. I saw the tunnel, I didn’t see the light. It was hot in that tunnel too.”
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In April, Foxx was hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical complication.” In an Instagram video posted in July, the actor/comedian said, “I went to hell and back. And my road to recovery had some potholes as well. But I’m coming back and I’m able to work, so I want to thank the people that let me work.”