Apple TV+ celebrated the two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet” at Los Angeles premiere with Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx,John Boyega, Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Morris Chestnut, Ruth Negga and more
“Number One on the Call Sheet” is an American two-part documentary film that explores the experiences of Black actors in Hollywood, with part one exploring the perspectives of Black men and part two exploring those of Black women.
Nailed it! Jamie Foxx makes a hilarious Obama impersonation and shares that he misses the president
Comedian Jamie Foxx opened up about the importance of honoring black excellence, which he’s part with an impressive record of 104 nominations for his movie and TV roles, such as “Django Unchained”, “Ray”, “Collateral”, and “Law Abiding Citizen”.
Jamie Foxx makes a hilarious Barack Obama impression
During a red carpet interview, Foxx was asked about the state of mainstream media and the Black excellence, and the actor was quick to remind everybody that American culture has thrived in part because of the African American influence on it.
“Stop playing with us, all of that DEI goofiness they are talking about, stop playing with us, give us our props, stop messing with our history, the more you erase, the more we replace. I don’t get why they are so mad at us. Somebody said why does it have to be Black excellence. Why not? Why can’t I show these young black kids, girls and guys, a different side? Perception is everything. Showing these kids a different perception.” said the talented artist.
He then reminisced about the years when Barack Obama was president (2009-2017), the first Black person to do so. Foxx said that the Chicago politician changed his perception of being a Black man and that translated into public recognition worldwide.
“When I traveled the world, the world had a certain perception of me as a Black man.” said Foxx, and then he went on to make an impersonation of Obama, one that clearly showed his talent. “He came on with that suit, fly and everything. You feel me? I felt good and everybody felt good because they love what we do. I know y’all out there bull******** right now, but y’all love us, y’all love our music.” Foxx stated.
The actor encourages a winner mentality
Jamie Foxx also reflected about the journey of Black actors in Hollywood, the barriers they’ve overcome and their role in shaping the future of entertainment, from Hollywood to the Recording Academy.
Foxx, who produced “Number One on the Call Sheet”, encouraged the audience, stating “we have the baton in our hand.” and encouraged the community to get involved and showcase the people that have been the inspiration for newer generations.
He happens to be one himself. “What Had Happened Was..”. is the name of Jamie Foxx’s 2024 Netflix stand-up special. In the special, the actor reveals that he suffered a near-fatal brain bleed and stroke in 2023 while filming a movie in Atlanta. He has come back and is sharing his life experience as a source of inspiration for kids around the country.