Jamie Foxx's Entire Career Led Him To This Role In "Just Mercy"

[@sdfkjgh]

0:26 Let's take a moment to appreciate his teacher, and all teachers everywhere who go above and beyond like this in supporting and nurturing a creative talent.

[@shabbyLaw]

Right!!

[@Revo4Bmore]

Without your comment, I would have glossed over that point. You’re absolutely right

[@XavierQuin]

Jamie repeats the same old stories and they’re consistently entertaining

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yes that mike tyson joke is a classic

[@vanisony4177]

And what the problems ? you cannot even do it 1/3 that he all do it he s real talented

[@lekadanielle6400]

Jamie foxx needs a podcast where he just tells old stories

[@SiiMPLYNOTORiiOUS]

Foxhole radio. 2008/09 the funniest shit you ever hear

[@eddio9466]

over and over again

[@tonieltaylor7755]

He has one. It's called The Foxxhole

[@kizz9391]

Just KZbin Foxxhole Radio. Same stories. Funny every damn time.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Thanks

[@sajiahanif1217]

The movie is phenomenal. A must see. He deserves another Oscar for it.

[@fyutch]

Ive heard him tell these stories 100 times. and i will listen 100 more

[@valeriejones3808]

This movie is about my family member. I had left for college but my I remember my dad and others praying that he was freed because he did not do this crime because he was at a church function. I wish my dad was here to see this as he would be elated. Other family and me will be going Saturday to see it together. This didn't happen in the 60"s either, this was in the 80's and its still going on today. Black folk are at risk just for being black, but Black males are haunted like prey.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Wow God bless you. Can I post this on my instagram.com/blackgirls4yang

[@valeriejones3808]

@@superduperjoi6800 yes please share

[@Nechole777]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad they are shining light on these injustices.

[@dannyreavis2488]

Say It Loud Sister, AmeriKKKa hasn't changed very much in their treatment of Black 'folks.

[@rosej5029]

@@dannyreavis2488 Have you read the book "The New Jim Crow"?

[@just1desi]

Omg his teacher was amazing. Shout out to her for creative solutions and not suppressing kids creativity and energy.

[@seangouch8722]

He said “pause” then had to look at the black people to be sure someone caught it LOL

[@mtisya]

Sean Gouch what does it mean?

[@KingManifesto]

@@mtisya You say "pause" after you say something that sounds gay (i.e. "I was doing Reagan"). Saying "pause" or "no homo" after a gay sounding comment humorously deters people from questioning your sexuality or making fun of you

[@t.m.3769]

Phelix InnGoodCompany 😂😂😂 I love how black people be on code. Don’t tell our secrets 👀😐

[@gracelands764]

FACTS!!!! I caught that!!! LOL!!

[@msmichelle2196]

Lol that is more funny because how can it be true.... making movies that are emotional for blacks will always make money but he himself doesn't even date black women so I'm not sure what secret he has except that he is part of Hollyweird

[@Buyis]

Jamie be telling the saaaaame stories everytime lmaoo

[@jjm0537]

People be eating all that shii up. It be entertaining tho.

[@jamesmills9546]

He didn't do kanye story😂😂

[@annieranai2198]

Haha, exactly what I was thinking! But he's good though.

[@michaelpaul8883]

That’s how you know it’s true.

[@dharkknight4747]

Very reason why Chappelle locks up yall phones.. 🤣

[@lovechildtre4961]

When Jamie said pause...and no one except the band knew what he was talking about...hilarious 😂🤣😂by the way, I used to love that show Roc...Steven or the audience had no clue what he was referring to...lol.

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Love this man and his talent for the gift of laughter

[@tapiopelkonen2981]

“I was the only black guy doing Ronald Reagan. Pause.” That went over Stephen’s head and Jamie showed it too 😀

[@TriniCanoAdventures]

and everyone in the audience too...LOL! Black dudes in the Band caught it tho 😀😀😀

[@Lil08103]

they also knew the show ROC. man blk ppl and white ppl live completely different lives sometimes. different cultural references and everything.

[@VetInTheWater]

Im from Sweden, I dont get it:( Could somebody explain? Usually I get American cultural referenses, but not this one.

[@Lil08103]

@@VetInTheWater blk american men continue to be portrayed narrowly in news, film, and television as hypermasculine (thugs, sexually virile, wildly athletic, etc). these constant, unrealistic images shape real-life expectations that ppl place on us and that we place on ourselves and each other. one consequence is that it tends to make us hyper sensitive to being perceived as weak or gay. certainly, this is a core part of american masculinity at large, but it's even more intense and widespread among black men and boys. so whenever a man says smthng that can be perceived by others as even slightly homoerotic, many guys feel the need to affirm their heterosexuality aloud by saying "PAUSE" immediately afterwards. example: jamie said, "i was the only blk guy doing reagan. PAUSE." it was already clear that he meant he was doing reagan impressions, but in other contexts "doing" can mean fucking someone. so a 52 year old man, whom we already know to be heterosexual and whom we assume never even met president reagan, needed to signal to viewers that he didn't mean 'doing' reagan in a sexual way and, thus, he's not gay. because blk american culture is so influential, now many non-black guys use PAUSE as well. it's actually pretty dumb, especially coming from a middle aged man.

[@cplsmithmaricek]

I noticed that.

[@jypsywith_a_jae7575]

His teacher gave him a set!! ❤❤❤

[@HilcrestHomes2100]

When Jaime Foxx plays these characters, he really becomes them. One the greatest.

[@christie4378]

Just mercy was indeed a very powerful story. I highly highly recommend.

[@RoseStarr]

I love that he and Jon noticed him saying Pause went over everyone head 😂😂

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

He's ageless. Funny too.

[@naobolliger9188]

Jamie Foxx is cool, has swag, super funny, can act and sing... love the man!😍❤😍❤

[@clydefrog4959]

This dudes a national treasure.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

“That’s not what I think.” Gave me chills. Can’t wait to see this film.

[@loki88_87]

앤서니 야 it was amazing! You need to see it!! It made me cry, like no other movie ever has.

[@nightingaleako2068]

@@loki88_87 where can i watch HD if possible

[@loki88_87]

Ako Nightingale no clue 😓 I watched it last night in theaters. It’s playing at Regal & AMC

[@lewisharrell8558]

who cares if they are the same stories....they are still funny..chill out

[@laflower6082]

Lboogey75 exactly 💯 actually I have listened to same clip 5x already 😂😂😂

[@FistyCarrera]

jamie is such a great entertainer, i love him!

[@NZcoco]

Can someone please get a reunion organised for Jamie and his teacher! He mentions her all the time, it's so adorable

[@rlee1231]

I love Jamie. I remember when I met him and took a picture with him in the 90's. Lawd!! He felt good to hug and smelled so good!! I loved our picture and I think my ex husband threw our picture away! That's okay, I'll always have the memory. 🥰😍😍

[@heatherremlin8607]

Just new he would smell great! Jealous;(

[@theultimatefoodie2666]

One of the greatest storytellers of all time 🙌🏾

[@rosiepena8917]

Is it just me or is Jamie Foxx getting better looking as he gets older? I've never seen him as a hot guy but damn he's looking hot!

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yesss

[@superduperjoi6800]

His beard came in nice

[@nonkululekomkhize539]

...I can't believe my crush is 52 years old 😍😂

[@shondarenee3186]

Aging like fine wine🖤

[@rosiepena8917]

Nonkululeko Mkhize - LOL but he don't look it!

[@Hasani751]

Jamie is such a humble graceful dude, which is why he’s such a great story teller and amazing entertainer!

[@healingasthmaacasestudy9851]

Just mercy is my favorite book. I teach it to my high school class. I can’t wait for the movie

[@jeffheyer7783]

So if my teacher had let me tell jokes instead of sending me out of class everyday....

[@tee0372]

Jeff Heyer exactly!! Creativity and individuality have been completely stifled in the classroom.

[@this_is_jmdub]

he´s doing the Ray Charles rocking and scratching

[@joywiggins]

That’s a great teacher to let him do that on fridays. Perfect way to engage him. He’s so much fun.

[@donHooligan]

i have an all new respect for everyone involved in making this movie...telling this true story.

[@SirPalsrok]

I could listen to Jamie for hours, days and weeks. Amazing storyteller.

[@bri5445]

"I got you and i'm ready to go!" lmao

[@valandersen1267]

You go Jamie, you get that Oscar for this and another one! Damn right!

[@vunenemutarini3006]

Easily one of the greatest all round entertainers of all time. I will forever stan. 🙌🙌

[@jamedraa8472]

What a difference a good teacher makes! He could have just ended up in detention. Jamie is SO TALENTED!! Comedy, acting, music....wow.

[@mrs.camilliajones3560]

Jamie is soo hilarious, he truly was born that way because if you’ve seen anything with him and his family, they’re are FUNNY AS HELL! I love this man, he is extremely talented and blessed.

[@lilykam5605]

I hope we see a book and maybe a movie about Jamie Foxx's (Eric Bishop) life soon. He has had a remarkable life to begin where he did and to be the best of all entertainers. He has the rare ability to share hi humanity with his audience as if we are his friends. Truly a special talent!

[@BlakieTT]

Jamie Foxx can: Sing, act, dance, do comedy, have a hot daughter - all incredibly well! He is literally one in a million, man. ♥

[@kellyc4975]

Also a great musician.

[@jonathanryals9934]

Lol, band was slippin' Jamie had to sing the theme himself.

[@harkyo]

Rock was a great show starring Charles S. Dutton!

[@deangrey1165]

That's what you call natural raw talent coming from the womb. Amazing Jamie foxx. One love from Jamrock

[@annieknight1255]

What a film, Jamie Foxx is amazing actor and singer. Complete legend

[@alphajava761]

Love Jamie from TV to movies

[@mukulsharma3909]

I've heard this mike Tyson story multiple time 'fore but it still cracks me

[@nthabimasoko3805]

This is the first time I've heard Stephen laugh out loud, like an actual laugh❤️😂❤️

[@rosej5029]

Just Mercy was an excellent movie!!!! Oscar worthy!!!

[@stevenmamba2464]

7:47 Movie Clip moved me almost to tears

[@ardhipkuswara4572]

he is surely gifted

[@CCEkeke]

Finally, Jamie can look a talk show host in the eyes.

[@b.vanguard]

I get it. That went over a lot of people’s head. Lol

[@lioninzion712]

Can you all please explain?

[@CCEkeke]

@@lioninzion712 check out Jamie's interview with Brie Larson when she guest hosted for Kimmel.

[@KelFabian718]

Facts lol - I thought the same - ms larsons interview had me 👀 lol

[@ivarb629]

The signal to Jean Baptiste to say that pause joke went over Colberts head 😂 priceless...1:20

[@purpleplantain374]

Jamie, Interview, Immediate like

[@Niatate]

Jamie killed this role! Great movie

[@delrey874]

This movie made me cry. Jamie Foxx was an Oscar-worthy performance.

[@J10559]

This sexy beast just killing me whatever he does omg I love him to pieces. His performance in the Just Mercy was the best! America should go see this movie.

[@adikickass84]

Ok Jamie but when's the Mike Tyson movie coming out

[@magpiemale]

Outstanding actor and just mercy an outstanding film......a must see.

[@gwen3010]

What a great actor and person!

[@true2skills670]

This movie is a must see!

[@Japjongetje]

No doubt "Just Mercy" will be another stellar performance by Jamie Foxx. I can't watch movies like this anymore, because I get way too angry.. So many lives ruined by ignorance, so many similar stories that do not get told.

[@rosej5029]

If you don’t buy ticket to watch movie, movie studio thinks public isn’t willing to pay money to see these untold stories that only studio can bring to life on the big screen like with “Just Mercy”. The power is your ticket buying hand.

[@IceColdProfessional]

I wish Jamie Foxx and LL Cool J would make peace with each other because they're both amazing.

[@rosej5029]

They did make peace!

[@Synistercrayon]

The profound talent that he is. smmfh!

[@252laylow]

Jamie back at it again with the same ol stories lmao

[@alaly1027]

Got no reaction for the show "Roc". I remember that show. That was a great show. Robert S Dutton vehicle starred. Great show no one remembers.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

As much as I've loved his every comedic bit, he was magic in Jarhead

[@MH-et4bo]

Sooooo talented.

[@icarrus4u]

The eyes tell the story and the pain! Great clip of the movie.

[@Revo4Bmore]

There’s no way I can watch this movie around other people. I’m getting too emotional in my old age and I know the phrase I’ll be repeating is “I’m not crying... You’re crying!”

[@najidastar3996]

That pause that none of the white people understood had me rolling 🤣🤣 1:12

[@bookofcleophas]

what'd he mean by it tho? lol

[@eeliz7675]

@@bookofcleophas when someone says something that accidentally sounds gay they would say "pause" as a joke to basically say that they did not mean what they said in a sexual way. So when he said "he was the only black man doing Ronald Reagan" he said pause because that phrase could have a double meaning

[@najidastar3996]

@@eeliz7675 well said 💯

[@bookofcleophas]

@@eeliz7675 Thank you.

[@TheOneWhoDings]

Remember when Jamie was supposed to play tyson role in a film couple years ago ?? Good times

[@B1LL9465]

Wow! That's a great teacher!

[@yolettemilord548]

The Most High is fixing things, you saints of his!!!

[@BluDrop5]

His impersonations are spectacular!

[@Lil08103]

jamie looks great. 51 years old.

[@Lil08103]

he got that reconstructed hairline/hair unit lol i aint mad at all. they did a good job

[@Mountlougallops]

Sounds like a beautiful movie.

[@MaineManDezzo]

1:18 That “pause” went right over everybody’s head lol

[@bookofcleophas]

what it mean tho? lol

[@MaineManDezzo]

C.J. Botshiwe 1:11 He said “ I was the only black guy doing Ronald Reagan”. Could be interpreted as a gay remark right? So he said “pause” to let ppl know that there was no homosexual intentions behind the statement. All the black ppl understood him that’s why he looked at them and did the “went right over their heads” gesture lol

[@bookofcleophas]

@@MaineManDezzo Ha, was Ronald gay at some point? Why could that statement be interpreted with a gay implication

[@vy-w]

I need Samuel L Jackson daring him to tell the same stories over and over again.

[@nduwingoma]

Shout-out to Wanda!

[@GlennDavey]

Just watched Django Unchained again last night and well I guess I'm heading back to this cinema this Christmas :)

[@TheOneWhoDings]

That "pause" tho 😂😂😂 nobody caught it

[@beverleyreid7572]

He's good at telling stories.

[@shabbyLaw]

He had a wonderful teacher

[@leisabrunner3280]

I cried...

[@humanbeing2009]

Jamie's Mike Tyson is the best!!

[@isaactfa]

This man is 52 years old?!

[@NewMessage]

I'm officially obsessed with Star Wars, I guess... I thought he was drinking like Baby Yoda.

[@Lisa-vi3to]

In Living Color was IT!!

[@kevlow9494]

Looking forward to seeing the movie. Mr. Foxx is quite the fox.

[@matthewevans3543]

Just Mercy sounds like my entire Overwatch career

[@ErikaMcQueen89]

They don’t know about ROC Jamie lol .

[@Darealunvegas]

Gahhlee!!🎉 Jamie Foxx moving!! Perfect man to capture such a performance 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@trick351]

Jamie is truly amazing and a triple threat!!!! ❤️

[@midwayz08princezz]

The face, the humor🤩🤩

[@saffsuff]

I used to feel he was overdoing it ..but I guess his comedy roll on smoothly now Note: that "pause" went over everybody's head except the black guys in the band😂

[@jamedraa8472]

If you've never seen the episode of In Living Color when Wanda is on The Dating Game, you must see it. The cast had never seen him in that costume & that laughter is real. (David Alan Grier & Jim Carrey nearly fell out.) Great ab workout.

[@sherrryann]

Shout out to Terrell Texas & the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center!!

[@fixingkit]

Jamie needs his own show

[@isaacibnoumaryama5779]

Mike Tyson joke was very funny LOL

[@ericmeng4857]

Jamie foxx can do it all man