Jamie Foxx has not too long ago discovered himself on the middle of controversy as soon as once more, after making a surprising remark about “white ladies” throughout his new Netflix particular, What Had Happened Was…
The 57-year-old actor’s comment, which many consider focused his ex, Katie Holmes, has sparked outrage.
Foxx mentioned, “Sisters, I’m right here to inform you, I’ve been cured. I’ve been cured of every little thing, no extra white women. I’m severe, no extra white women. No extra white women. No extra.”
The backlash comes at a time when Foxx is already within the highlight for an additional troubling incident—simply days in the past, a glass was thrown at his face throughout a 57th birthday celebration, leaving him requiring stitches.
The incident got here after Foxx publicly revealed that final yr’s hospitalization was on account of a stroke attributable to a mind bleed.
This shouldn’t be the primary time Foxx has landed in sizzling water.
Last yr, he was compelled to apologize after an Instagram put up was seen as anti-Semitic.
The put up, which included the message “They killed this dude known as Jesus… what do you suppose they’re going to do to you???!” together with the hashtags #fakefriends and #fakelove, drew backlash from followers who interpreted it as an anti-Semitic comment.
He later clarified that the put up was not aimed on the Jewish group.
Meanwhile, Foxx’s ex, Katie Holmes, was noticed out in New York City for the primary time because the remark about his “remedy” from courting white ladies.
The actress appeared to brush off the controversy, flashing a good smile whereas strolling by way of the streets of the town.
