Jamie Foxx ’s return to the BET Awards stage was filled with emotion, celebration and gratitude. Honored with the 2025 Ultimate Icon Award, the actor, singer and comedian was the focus of a ...

LOS ANGELES — The 2025 BET Awards honored Oscar-winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx with its Ultimate Icon Award on Monday night. During his acceptance speech, Foxx got choked up as he ...

* Jamie Foxx received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 25th BET Awards on June 9, 2025. The event took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and was hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.

Jamie Foxx is getting his flowers at the 2025 BET Awards. On Monday, June 9, the multi-hyphenate accepted the Ultimate Icon Honor at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Jamie Foxx broke down in tears while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at this year’s BET Awards, as he thanked God for giving him a “second chance” at life.

Jamie Foxx, who's always good for a laugh, couldn't help but get emotional Monday after legendary musician Stevie Wonder presented him with the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards. "When I saw ...

Jamie Foxx delivers tearful BET Award speech on ‘second chance' at life after health scare “When I saw the memoriam, I was like, ‘Man, that could’ve been me,’” said Foxx, who was ...

Jamie Foxx gives heartfelt, emotional speech at BET Awards; talks about his stroke in Atlanta In the speech, Jamie Foxx alluded to the health scare he had while filming in Atlanta back in April 2023.

"Jamie Foxx is my new favorite actor. You're so insightful @KingJames," one fan said. "Fax King," another added with a '100' symbol. "Praying for you and your family's health," they continued.

Jamie Foxx brought his daughters and sister (and several members of the crowd, no doubt) to tears with a hilarious but humbling speech that recalled his near-fatal 2023 stroke.