Jamie Foxx Has 'Great Show' But Won't 'Go Through This Again'

Jamie Foxx revealed that he has a “great show” for his comedy stand-up but won’t “go through this again.” Foxx discusses more about his one-man Netflix special.

Jamie Foxx Is A ‘Humorous But Emotional One-Man Show’

Jamie Foxx is an American actor, singer, and comedian whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop. The 56-year-old got his big break when he landed the role of a featured player in the sketch comedy show In Living Color in 1990. However, the show only lasted until 1994.

Then, he blew up the acting world in many different roles. He starred in a sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show. Additionally, he starred in movies such as Django Unchained, Day Shift, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and Annie.

Furthermore, Foxx is the recipient of many esteemed awards. The singer has won Grammys, Oscars, Golden Globes, Bet, MTV, Critics Choice, Kid’s Choice Awards and more. Thus, he has had a huge impact on the media world.

Though the actor has never been married, he has been in several relationships. Reportedly, he was in a relationship with Katie Holmes from 2013 to 2019. In addition, he is allegedly in a relationship with Alyce Huckstepp, which began in August 2023.

In Foxx’s memoir from 2021, Act Like You Got Some Sense, the star wrote, “I just don’t think I’m the marrying type.” Thus, it doesn’t seem like fans can expect a wedding in the future. However, considering his alleged year-long relationship with Huckstepp, perhaps things will change.

Moreover, despite his lack of marriage, that didn’t stop Foxx from having children. He is a proud father of two girls, Corinne, who turned 30 in February, and Anelise. The star’s ex, Connie Kline, is the mother of Corinne, and Kristin Grannis is the mother of Anelise.

Foxx’s Emotional Stand-Up Special

Jamie Foxx discussed his comedy special with CBS’s Morning host Gayle King. The show will be streamed to Netflix and will be called What Happened Was. The show is already getting a positive response. It is being described as a “humorous but emotional one-man show.”

The special will reveal details about Foxx’s recent medical issue. The actor was hospitalized last year due to a “bad headache.” Furthermore, Foxx felt like he was going “to hell and back.”

Moreover, the comedian disclosed that it was “an excruciating time to be able to open those wounds every single day for three nights.” In addition, he stated, “Usually, when you do a stand-up special, you go out for a year and work every nook and cranny, then you tape it.”

Jamie Foxx Describes The Biggest Fears For Comedians

Also, the comedian stated, “You don’t just show up in Atlanta and turn the camera. It was excruciating because the worry is what gets you.” The star further discussed this worry in terms of being a comedian specifically. The memoir writer expressed, “We’ve got a great show in the room, but we don’t know what they may laugh or what they may not laugh at.”

Moreover, the Annie star explains that this feeling is very common in the community of stand-up participants. “Any comedian will tell you that’s the thing, the worry is the thing,” Foxx disclosed.

Then, Gayle remarks that Foxx is the “only [one who] could’ve” kept the audience in a condition where they were both laughing and crying. Additionally, Foxx reveals that comedy is “a personal journey, and I hope I never have to … I am never going to go through this again. My next jokes will start out, ‘Knock, knock! I’ll do an hour and a half of ‘Knock, knock’ jokes.”

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