Jamie Foxx is currently recovering from injuries after his 57th birthday celebration in Beverly Hills. Reports had it an altercation ensued after someone from another table threw a glass at Jamie, which hit him in the mouth and left him badly wounded.
The actor’s representative assured the public via CBS that law enforcement is now handling the issue. This incident comes after the release of Jamie’s Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, which details his experience from months ago when he suffered a brain bleed and a stroke.
Jamie Foxx gets badly injured during altercation at high-end restaurant
The Beverly Hills Police Department made for the high-end Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow after getting alerted about an ongoing assault involving a weapon at 10:10 pm. Upon getting to the scene, they confirmed that a physical fight had occurred, but there were no arms in sight.
So far, the law enforcement agents are yet to provide details about what caused the altercation or if any arrests have been made. Jamie Foxx’s representative noted that the film star had to get stitches and is responding to treatment. The celebration could not go further at the venue, but fans and loved ones celebrated Jamie on social media.
Fans wish Jamie Foxx a happy birthday and quick recovery after altercation at restaurant
The news of the attack on Jamie Foxx made it to the internet, sparking different reactions ranging from concerned to grateful. “There is no way he was going to leave…Happiest of Birthdays. You are a Messenger of Joy and Love. Be Blessed Always and All Ways,” someone gushed.
Jamie also posted inspiring messages after the incident, noting that he is too blessed to be stressed. “The devil is a lie. Can’t win here…thank you to everybody that pray and check on me…” he wrote shortly after the restaurant fight. Fellow celebrities like Nick Cannon, former basketball player Carlos Boozer, and a few others were in the comments to comfort Jamie.