Jamie Foxx Injured in Birthday Dinner Incident

An incident at a Beverly Hills restaurant disrupted Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx’s birthday celebration, resulting in an injury that required stitches, according to his representative. The actor, known for his roles in *Django Unchained* and *Ray*, was observing his 57th birthday on Friday. A representative for Foxx informed CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, that an individual at an adjacent table “threw a glass that hit him in the mouth,” and the situation has since been referred to “law enforcement’s hands.” The representative further stated that the actor “had to get stitches and is recovering.” The Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed that officers responded to Mr Chow, a high-end Chinese restaurant, following reports of an alleged assault with a deadly weapon. Law enforcement determined that a physical altercation had occurred between two individuals at the establishment, but concluded that the initial reports of an assault with a deadly weapon were unfounded. Details regarding the cause of the confrontation were not provided. Foxx’s representative informed CBS News Los Angeles that the actor was present at the restaurant for a celebratory event, despite police not explicitly identifying him. The call to police was placed approximately at 10:10 p.m. It remains unknown if any arrests have occurred, and no additional details were released. This event follows Foxx’s disclosure of the reason for his hospitalization in April of the previous year. During a Netflix special earlier in the current month, the actor informed viewers that he had experienced a “brain bleed that led to a stroke.” He recounted having a severe headache one day and requesting an aspirin, but before consuming it, he “went out (blacked out). I don’t remember 20 days.” Previously, his daughter Corinne Foxx stated that he had encountered a “medical complication,” though the family withheld specific information regarding his health concerns. In 2005, the acclaimed performer received an Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of musician Ray Charles in the film *Ray*. That same year, he also earned a nomination for best supporting actor for his part in *Collateral*. His filmography also features *Baby Driver*, *Annie*, and *The Amazing Spider-Man 2*. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.