Jamie Foxx's Rep Addresses Rumors of Coronavirus Vaccine Left Actor Paralyzed and Blind

A representative for Hollywood star Jamie Foxx has shut down conspiracy theories that the actor’s recent hospitalization was due to the Coronavirus vaccine leaving him “partially paralyzed and blind”.

In a statement to NBC News, Foxx’s representatives called the claims “completely inaccurate.”

The conspiracy theory began on May 30, when Hollywood gossip columnist AJ Benza made the unsubstantiated claim on Ask Dr Drew, hosted by reality TV host Dr Drew Pinsky. During the podcast episode, Benza alleged that Foxx was forced to get the vaccine while he was working on a film, citing a source “in the room” with Foxx when he was hospitalized.

Meanwhile, his daughter Corinne later rebuked claims that his family was “preparing for the worst” and revealed that the actor had been out of the hospital “for weeks”.

Benza claimed Foxx developed a “blood clot in the brain” after receiving the vaccine, which “caused him at that point to be partially paralyzed and blind.”

Despite Foxx’s representatives refuting Benza’s claims, it hasn’t stopped far-right commentators from spreading the anti-vaccination conspiracy theory on the internet.

There’s been much speculation surrounding Jamie Foxx’s health after the 55-year-old actor was hospitalized in April following a “medical complication”. On 12 April, Corinne shared on social media that the "Django Unchained" star experienced a "medical complication.”

“Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers,” she said. “The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Foxx was filming the forthcoming Netflix movie "Back in Action" in Georgia when he was taken to a medical facility. Many rumors soon emerged about Foxx’s health. While most reports suggested that the actor was recovering, one source told Radar that his friends and family were “hoping for the best – but preparing for the worst”.

On May 3, Foxx broke his silence on social media when he thanked fans for their support. “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed [prayer, heart and fox emoji],” the actor shared on his Instagram Story.

Meanwhile, his daughter Corinne later rebuked claims that his family was “preparing for the worst” and revealed that the actor had been out of the hospital “for weeks”.