Cameron Diaz & Jamie Foxx’s Movie Future Unclear As He Recovers From Medical Emergency

Cameron Diaz & Jamie Foxx’s Movie Future Unclear As He Recovers From Medical Emergency

Cameron Diaz’s Retirement

In 2014, Cameron Diaz decided to step away from acting, and four years later, in 2018, she officially declared herself retired. During an appearance on Kevin Hart’s talk show, Hart to Hart, in 2021, Diaz explained her decision. She stated, “When you do something at a really high level for a long period of time, when you’re the person that’s sort of delivering on this one thing, everything around, all parts of you that isn’t that, has to sort of be handed off to other people.”

Diaz further elaborated on her retirement, saying, “Just, the management of me as a human being… Cameron Diaz is a machine. But for my personal, spiritual self, I was realizing that one part of me that functioned at a high level wasn’t enough.”

However, despite her retirement, Diaz was lured back into the industry by Jamie Foxx to star alongside him in an upcoming Netflix action-comedy film. Foxx and Diaz had previously worked together on the sports drama “Any Given Sunday” in 1999 and the remake of “Annie” in 2014, which was Diaz’s final film role before her retirement.

The Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Drama

Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden
Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden. Getty Images

Unfortunately, the production of Foxx and Diaz’s film, “Back in Action,” faced some challenges. On March 15, 2023, The Sun reported that production had temporarily halted, and four people had been fired. The reason behind this disruption was a “meltdown” by Jamie Foxx on set.

An insider shared, “There have been some issues on set and Jamie has had a major meltdown over it all. He demanded the problems be sorted immediately and sacked four of the production staff — as if that would magically improve the situation.”

The source continued, “Some people working on it are totally fed up with how this has played out, and Jamie has become pretty unpopular.”

A Worker Scam

Jamie Foxx
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In addition to the on-set meltdown, a worker on the film allegedly attempted to involve Jamie Foxx in a $40,000 scam. The Daily Mail reported that the same employee may have been involved in past attempted scams targeting wealthy celebrities.

Police were reportedly called to the set of “Back in Action” due to this incident. A source revealed, “This film has been a bit of a nightmare… There have been a lot of delays, especially with the weather thanks to filming outdoors in London in winter, but the latest issue is a bit more sinister.”

The insider added, “One staffer has been sacked, and there are investigations after someone tried to get access to £33,000 in cash from Jamie Foxx.”

The source also mentioned that the person behind the scam allegedly tried to offer a Rolex watch as part of the deal. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation into the matter.

These complications and incidents have caused delays and frustrations during the production of the film. Some people involved in the project are eagerly awaiting its completion.

Jamie Foxx’s Medical Emergency

Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx in March 2023. Photo: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

On April 12, 2023, Jamie Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, issued a statement on her Instagram addressing her father’s medical complication. The statement read, “We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

According to TMZ, Foxx experienced a “medical emergency” on April 10, 2023. He was taken to the hospital, and his condition was deemed serious enough that family members, including those who traveled from out of town, gathered at the hospital.

Thankfully, Foxx’s condition has improved, and he is now communicating, which is seen as a positive sign.

Due to Foxx’s medical situation, there have been adjustments in the production schedule. A memo obtained by People stated that a scene scheduled to film on Sunday had been canceled, and the original scene will not be rescheduled.

However, scenes planned for Monday and Tuesday are expected to proceed as planned, indicating that the production is adapting to accommodate Foxx’s recovery.

Cameron Diaz Joins the Cast

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz. Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images

In June 2022, Jamie Foxx announced that Cameron Diaz would be joining the cast of “Back in Action.” Foxx, known for his playful nature, engaged in a phone call/publicity stunt with Tom Brady, the NFL’s greatest of all time, to discuss coming out of retirement.

During the call, Diaz expressed her excitement, saying, “Jamie Foxx, only you could get me back in action. I can’t frickin wait; it’s gonna be a blast!”

In an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow for the “In Goop Health: The Sessions” video series, Diaz opened up about her decision to retire and her return to acting. She shared that being an actor at a high level and being constantly in the spotlight brought overwhelming energy and attention.

Diaz admitted that she felt uncomfortable with the level of attention and the loss of control over her own life. She decided to retire to reassess her priorities and regain self-sufficiency.

Despite the challenges faced during the production of “Back in Action,” Diaz and Foxx were seen getting back to work on set shortly after the reported incidents. Paparazzi photos showed Diaz appearing concerned and focused during some moments on set.

Conclusion

The future of Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx’s movie remains uncertain as Foxx recovers from his medical emergency. While Diaz had previously retired from acting, she was convinced to return by Foxx for their upcoming Netflix film. However, the production has faced setbacks due to Foxx’s reported meltdown on set and a worker’s attempted scam involving Foxx. Despite these obstacles, Diaz and Foxx have continued filming, and Foxx’s recent medical emergency has caused adjustments in the production schedule. Fans eagerly await the completion of “Back in Action” and hope for a successful return to the big screen for Diaz and a full recovery for Foxx.