Jamie Foxx reveals how close he was to death after his medical emergency, recalling a story from his time in the hospital to Variety while at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday night.

Jamie Foxx revealed his nurse told him that he had a 5 percent chance of surviving the medical emergency that almost took his life in 2023.

Jamie Foxx is a “five-percenter,” and by that, we mean he only had a 5% chance of surviving his health scare last year. Appearing at tonight’s Golden Globes, Foxx told Variety that one of his nurses called him a “five-percenter” because “less than 5% of people that have what you have walk out of here” with the severity of stroke that he had.

Jamie Foxx had 5% chance to survive previous health scare In 2023, Jamie Foxx, the multitalented actor, comedian, and musician, faced a health crisis that shocked his fans and left many wondering about his future.

Jamie Foxx’s life flashed before his eyes; now, two years later, the star is seizing every day. Jamie Foxx stepped into 2025 with a new attitude. While attending the 2025 Golden Globes, Foxx shared his new perspective on life in a red-carpet interview with Extra.

Jamie Foxx, who suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke in April 2023, revealed on the Golden Globes 2025 red carpet that only 5 percent of people who experience his medical crisis survive it.