Jamie Foxx Apologizes For Antisemitic Post On Instagram

Jamie Foxx has apologized for his contentious Instagram remark on Friday, which many labeled “antisemitic.” “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone offended by my post,” the Oscar winner said on Saturday through Instagram.

“I now realize that my choice of words offended, and I apologize.” That was not my intention.” Foxx, 55, went on to clarify what he thought the content of his post genuinely meant.

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“To clarify, I was betrayed by a phony friend, which is what I meant by ‘they,’ not anything else.” “All I have in my heart is love for everyone.”

“I love and support the Jewish community,” the “Ray” star ended. Please accept my heartfelt apologies to everyone upset. Always nothing but love.”Foxx’s apology elicited mixed emotions, with the majority of people responding positively.

“Glad to see this, big fan of yours and didn’t know what to think of this post, thanks for posting this apology, and good luck on your continuing recovery,” one user said.

“I am Jewish, and I thought it was a huge leap to call it antisemitic,” said another. I understood exactly what you meant. Everyone needs to unwind.”

The original message Foxx published, which generated much outrage online, said, “They executed this dude named Jesus… What do you think they’re going to do to you?! “#fakefriends #fakelove”

However, the “Django Unchained” star was forced to remove it just a few hours later as it was seen to be propagating hostile speech toward Jewish people.

In response, one critic earlier wrote, “I am a Jewish advocate who fights antisemitism.” Jamie Foxx’s article was a horrifyingly antisemitic message based on blood libel and anti-Jewish conspiracy theory.”

“Seeing someone like Jamie Foxx post antisemitic content is a sad reminder that Jews can’t just exist like most everyone else,” another said. There will always be some who despise us.”

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Others, however, did not take Foxx’s remark as seriously, like Jennifer Aniston, who “liked” it.

The “Friends” actress, 54, was forced to defend her behavior on social media, writing on her Instagram Story on Friday, “This makes me sick.” “I didn’t ‘like’ this post on purpose or by chance.”