Actor and musician Jamie Foxx was reportedly injured in a dramatic altercation at the upscale Beverly Hills restaurant Mr. Chow on Friday night while celebrating his 57th birthday with family. Witnesses say a glass was thrown at the Oscar-winning star during the incident, causing an injury to his mouth that required stitches.
According to TMZ, Foxx was dining with his daughters, Corinne and Anelise Foxx, and his former partner, Kristin Grannis, when the trouble began. A nearby table reportedly began hurling rude and vulgar remarks toward the group, prompting Foxx to intervene and ask them to stop. The situation escalated when a person at the other table allegedly threw a glass that struck Foxx in the face.
A spokesperson for Foxx confirmed the incident, saying, "Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth. He had to get stitches and is recovering. The police were called, and the matter is now in law enforcement's hands."
The Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at the restaurant around 10:06 p.m. However, they determined the report to be "unfounded" after investigating and described the event as an "altercation between parties."
A police report labeled the incident as a "battery," but no arrests had been made as of Saturday. Authorities are expected to contact Foxx and others involved as part of the ongoing investigation.
Witnesses at the scene described the moments leading up to the altercation. One observer told TMZ that Foxx had asked the other party to stop their behavior, particularly as his family was present, but tensions quickly escalated.
Images captured earlier that evening showed Foxx entering the restaurant with his family, appearing to be in high spirits. The celebrated actor had recently been enjoying a series of events tied to the release of his Netflix special, further adding to the festive atmosphere of his birthday celebration.
Following the incident, Foxx left the restaurant before receiving immediate medical attention. It is unclear whether he sought treatment at a hospital or from a private physician, but his spokesperson assured fans that he is on the mend.
The altercation has raised concerns about the behavior of patrons in public spaces and the challenges faced by high-profile individuals in maintaining privacy and safety during personal celebrations.
Foxx, best known for his roles in Ray and Django Unchained, has not yet commented publicly on the incident. Fans and industry colleagues have since expressed their support for the actor on social media, wishing him a swift recovery.
