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Jamie Foxx’s Heartbreaking BET Awards 2025 Speech After Stroke Will Leave You Speechless

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Jamie Foxx at BET Awards 2025
Jamie Foxx emotionally spoke at BET Awards 2025, reflecting on his stroke recovery.AFP via Getty Images

Jamie Foxx delivered an emotional speech at BET Awards 2025, breaking down while sharing his health journey.

He opened up about experiencing a stroke in April 2023, mentioning that the “In Memoriam” segment made him realize the fragility of life, as “that could have been me.”

Jamie Foxx at BET Awards 2025
Foxx received the Ultimate Icon Award, emphasizing his renewed outlook on life.Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
Jamie Foxx at BET Awards 2025
Foxx expressed gratitude and shared heartfelt family moments during his speech.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Stevie Wonder & Jamie Foxx
Stevie Wonder staged a touching presentation alongside Foxx.Getty Images for BET

Foxx later reflected on how close he came to losing his life, noting, “I don’t know why I went through what I went through, but I know I’m not going to waste this second chance.”

The actor, who was silent about his health initially, publicly discussed his stroke during the BET Awards, and recently revealed the severity in his Netflix special, describing his recovery process and near-death experience.

Despite the challenges, Foxx expressed gratitude for his renewed lease on life and shared heartfelt moments with his family, especially praising his daughter Corinne for her support during his health crisis.