Jamie Foxx celebrated his 56th birthday on Wednesday.
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To mark his birthday, the actor took to Instagram to thank those who supported him after his mysterious medical emergency in April. “This birthday is special… I would first like to thank everyone who prayed for me when I was unwell… Here I have been able to thank some of you personally recently, but I want to say to you: tell it everyone: he began. I needed EVERY PRAYER…You helped me…I made it to this day thanks to your prayers…”
“I consider you my entire family… and thank you to my immediate family and everyone who helped me celebrate this day…” the star continued. I send all our joy to everyone… Because when it's my birthday, it's your birthday…”
The Django Unchained actor posted his message days after accepting the Vanguard Award at the Critics Choice Association: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements event in Los Angeles.
Accepting his award, the Oscar winner said he “couldn't really walk” six months ago. He also confirmed reports that he was in a facility in Chicago recovering from his medical emergency, but has not yet released details about the nature of his health problem.