In the post, Foxx wrote that “They killed this dude Jesus….what do you think they’re going to do to you???!” followed by hashtags that referenced “fake friends” and “fake love.”
The post was deleted when it was accused of being anti-Semitic, citing that the Jewish people have historically been collectively blamed for the crucifixion of Jesus. Among other things during the Holocaust.
On Saturday, “Django Unchained” actor Foxx posted a new post on Instagram with an apology and a clarification: “I want to apologize to the Jewish people and anyone who was offended by my post. I now understand that my choice of words was offensive and I’m sorry for that, it was never my intention. I’ve been betrayed by a false friend and that’s what I meant by ‘them’. Nothing else.”
Jamie Foxx has been met with great support from fans and colleagues. Podcast host Mark Birnbaum, who is Jewish himself, writes on Instagram that Foxx is “the most inclusive non-anti-Semitic person out there.”