Jamie Foxx’s new lifestyle as he leaves ‘party animal’ days in past after scare

Jamie Foxx has committed to a new lifestyle and is determined to put his “party animal” days behind him one year after suffering a health scare, a source has said.

The Oscar winner is said to be a changed man, having overhauled his life and revamped his friend list to make sure he stays healthy. The 56-year-old was hospitalised in April 2023 after suffering an undisclosed illness while working on Back in Action in Atlanta, Georgia.

The following month, Jamie thanked his fans for “all the love” admitting he felt “blessed” to still be here. He is now back at work and in March he seemed to be on top of the world as he accepted an award from the African American Film Critics Association.

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An insider has now told Radar Online that Jamie is focusing all his energy on staying healthy. The source said: “Jamie has a long history of being a major party animal, but he’s ready to put those days behind him.”

The source added Jamie knows he “needs to get healthy once and for all” so he has cleaned up his diet and removed “bad influences” from his circle of friends. The insider said: “He was so out of control after his Oscar for Ray his Hollywood friends had to step in,” the spy spilled. “He cleaned up his act but by no means did he go totally cold turkey – and over the years it took a toll.

“He now realises he needs to get healthy once and for all. He’s booted the bad influences from his circle and really cleaned up his diet.” The source said Jamie is now focusing on eating foods that will “nourish his body” and has even started doing meditation as part of his revamped lifestyle.

In April last year, Jamie’s daughter Corinne issued a statement revealing her father had fallen ill whilst shooting the film. The statement read: “We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday [Apr. 11]. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers.” The statement added: “The family asks for privacy during this time.”

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In December, the Django Unchained star was seen choking back tears as he spoke publicly about his traumatic illness for the first time. Giving a 12-minute speech as he took to the stage at the Critics Choice Association Awards, Jamie admitted that he was left unable to walk after falling ill as he battled the tears.

He said: “You know, it’s crazy, I couldn’t do that six months ago – I couldn’t actually walk. I’m not a clone, I’m not a clone. I know a lot of people who were saying I was cloned out there. I want to thank everybody. I’ve been through something, I’ve been through some things.”

He continued: “I cherish every single minute now – it’s different. I wouldn’t wish what I went through 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.

“I have a new respect for life. I have a new respect for my art. I watched so many movies and listened to so many songs trying to have the time go by. Don’t give up on your art, man, don’t give up.”

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