In Tommy Davidson‘s 2020 memoir, Living in Color: What’s Funny About Me, the comedian called Jamie Foxx “mercilessly mean.” In a recent interview for The Big Tigger Morning Show, Davidson went into detail about his complicated relationship with his former costar and friend.
He explained how he and Foxx “got along” while filming In Living Color. Foxx joined the sketch comedy series in 1991, a year after it premiered, whereas Davidson was part of the original cast. They both remained until the show concluded in 1994.
However, when they reunited to film Booty Call in 1997, Davidson claimed Foxx had changed. “It was a whole ‘nother dude […] It was like junior high. How the dudes used to be in junior high. I spent the whole movie saying my own lines, like you know when you’re off camera, you gotta say your own lines. He wouldn’t say ’em. I had to memorize his part and my part.”
Admittedly, the two men haven’t crossed paths since then. Yet, when Foxx had his health scare, Davidson said he “tried to” check on him, but he got “no response.” He noted, though, “that was happening before that.”
He later praised Foxx, emphasizing how “talented” he is and because of his somewhat omnipresence, Foxx’s absence from the spotlight made him very concerned. Davidson is glad that Foxx is now okay.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Davidson spoke on the potential In Living Color reboot and his recent guest appearance on Damon Wayans’ new show, Poppa’s House. “That was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve had in years, in about 15 years,” Davidson shared. His cameo will come in an episode airing in February, per Deadline.
Watch the comedian’s full sit-down with Big Tigger and his crew below.
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