Jamie Foxx: 'I got booed at the Apollo'

Jamie Foxx: 'I got booed at the Apollo'
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Is there anything Jamie Foxx can't conquer? His first try at the Apollo, apparently.

The singer/actor/comedian says the first time he tried his stand-up act on the famed stage, he was roundly booed.

Fox gave up the goods on himself as the New York City theater celebrated its 75th anniversary this week. He says it wasn't about his act — the audience heard "He's from L.A." and just started booing.

And he says they were quite animated about it: "They booed me in opera," he jokes, and then began singing a "boo" riff.

Foxx didn't get booed offstage at Monday night's celebration, but says it still remains his favorite memory of the place.

Published 6/10/09 by


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  • I think Jamie Fox is hilarious and has a great sense of humor. I love that he can relate to several different types of music. He is also from Texas, like I am and I love the person he is. I only wish I could have seen him in concert recently. It...
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  • You gotta be a tough cookie to be a star. Shaking it off and making a great career for himself shows he is a true performing artist that learns from his audience.
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