Jamie Foxx's near-fatal mishap on 'Collateral' set: How he nearly ended co-star Tom Cruise's life
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Among famous Hollywood friendships, there are some that have experienced their fair share of ups and downs. One such tumultuous relationship is the friendship between Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx, which took a major blow when Foxx began dating Cruise's ex-wife back in 2013. The story of their friendship began on the set of the 2004 crime thriller 'Collateral', directed by Michael Mann. The film involved intense and risky stunts, one of which nearly turned fatal for Cruise.
As fate would have it, Foxx played a significant role in an accident that unfolded during the filming of 'Collateral'. Although this incident occurred long before their alleged rivalry, rumors suggest that behind the scenes, the two actors did not see eye to eye, and their apparent friendship may have been nothing more than a facade.
Known for his daring and willingness to perform his own stunts, Cruise has impressed audiences over the years with his fearlessness. However, during the filming of 'Collateral', a harrowing accident occurred that left the entire industry and fans in shock. In a surprising revelation, Foxx shared details of the incident during an interview with World Entertainment News Network.
According to Foxx, the accident happened when he accelerated, causing the taxi he was driving in the movie to collide head-on with Cruise's Mercedes. The impact was so intense that Cruise's car lifted off the ground and veered off the set. “I hit the gas, the cab goes straight head on into [Cruise’s] Mercedes and the Mercedes lifts off the ground and goes off the set," he said.
Foxx recalled the chaos that followed, with the crew showing more concern for Cruise's well-being than his own. In that moment, Foxx couldn't help but fear that he had caused serious harm to his co-star, saying, "They were so worried that I had killed my man. Can you imagine all that money bouncing around in the back seat?" Cruise himself admitted to the terrifying moment when he felt the impact and was lifted off the car's roof.
However, the storyline took an unexpected turn when rumors circulated about Foxx's romance with Katie Holmes, Cruise's ex-wife. Following Cruise and Holmes' divorce in 2012, it was revealed that Holmes had secretly started dating Foxx, a close friend of her ex-husband. The news came as a shock to Cruise, who reportedly felt betrayed by both of them. Holmes' decision to end her relationship with Cruise, as well as her departure from the Church of Scientology, added to the complexity of the situation.
After six years of dating, Foxx and Holmes eventually called it quits. Speculation arose that Foxx was now attempting to mend his relationship with Cruise following his split from Holmes. Adding to the recent speculation, a veteran journalist claimed that Foxx suffered partial blindness and paralysis due to a blood clot in his brain after receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. According to the journalist, a source close to Foxx, who was involved in his care, revealed these details, RadarOnline reported.