Will Smith couldn’t be happier seeing his pal Jamie Foxx thriving a yr after he went right into a weeks-long coma.
On Tuesday, December 10, Smith gave Foxx a heartfelt shoutout on Instagram forward of his 57th birthday on December 13, whereas additionally hyping up Foxx’s return to standup comedy with the brand new Netflix particular, What Had Happened Was…
“First Off: Happy Early Bday, Foxx!” Smith wrote alongside a black-and-white photograph of the 2. “Second: I’m glad to see you again doing what you LOVE. Welcome residence. I can’t wait to test it out.”
The Fresh Prince additionally urged followers to tune in, including, “Y’all go watch @iamjamiefoxx’s particular on @netflix TODAY.”
In the particular, Foxx opened up a couple of terrifying well being scare earlier this yr — a “mind bleed that led to a stroke.”
“Before I might get the aspirin, [clicks his fingers] I went out,” he shared, revealing he misplaced 20 days of reminiscence and wakened in a wheelchair after emergency surgical procedure.
Smith and Foxx go method again, having starred collectively in Ali in 2001. Smith performed Muhammad Ali, whereas Foxx took on the position of coach Drew Bundini Brown.
Smith has been a relentless supply of help for Foxx, particularly throughout his restoration. Back in July, when Foxx first spoke about his well being battle on social media, Smith commented, “Your Light Is Needed ‘n Appreciated Right Now.”
