Jamie Foxx is one of the most beloved, multi-talented entertainers in the game, but even he says fame doesn’t hit like it used to. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning actor and comedian got real about how social media has changed the celebrity experience.
“Be careful what you wish for,” Foxx said. “Because I’m a gregarious dude and I just want to have fun—and sometimes people will take advantage of that.”
Back in the day, being famous came with perks and privacy. Now? Everything is up for scrutiny, and one bad post can flip everything upside down.
“I talk about it in the stand-up,” he shared. “Fame is not necessarily fun anymore. Back in the day, fame was cool… but now, it’s kind of tough. Everything that you’re doing could be negated in one post.”
Let’s be real, Foxx isn’t wrong. In today’s culture, the internet has become judge, jury, and executioner. A single tweet, outfit, or facial expression can go viral for the wrong reasons. And no matter how famous you are, those comment sections don’t hold back.
Jamie Foxx calls social media super dangerous and explains why being famous isn’t fun anymore.
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“I tell you, it ain’t never what you thought,” Foxx joked. “You ever take that picture and you think you’re gonna get the likes? And they be like, ‘Man, if you don’t get your forehead, teeth, and hairline outta here.’”
Foxx says he’s learned not to take it personally—but it’s hard. “Don’t read them comments,” he warns. “That thing hurt your feelings though.” Even pop stars like Justin Bieber, he said, have felt the burn. “I saw Bieber one time like, ‘Man, quit turning the comments off!’”
It’s a sentiment a lot of public figures share but rarely say out loud. Social media has made celebrities more accessible but also more vulnerable to criticism, cancellation, and constant judgment.
And while platforms like Instagram and TikTok have helped entertainers connect with fans directly, Foxx reminds us that it’s a double-edged sword.
“I think social media is good, right? But it’s also super dangerous. Anything you think it is—it ain’t.”
Still, through all the noise and nonsense, Foxx is finding ways to laugh about it and helping us do the same. Victory Lap will be another personal, hilarious, and unfiltered stand-up, packed with reflections on fame, internet culture, and what it means to stay grounded when the world’s watching.
Stay tuned for Victory Lap on Hulu.
