Jamie Foxx surprises Melbourne diners with shock act of generosity
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has reportedly been paying for unsuspecting Melburnian’s dinner bills while he’s in Australia for his latest project.
Foxx, who is living in Melbourne while filming his latest film Deadlocked, has not shied away from the locals, with the actor embracing Melbourne’s restaurants and golf-courses.
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has reportedly been paying for unsuspecting Melburnian’s dinner bills while he’s in Australia for his latest project. Getty Images
The Sinners star has reportedly made several visits to the luxurious French restaurant Maison Bâtard, opting to sit on the restaurants terrace with other diners rather than in a private room, according to The Age.
According to local outlets, the Hollywood heavyweight has even paid for several unsuspecting dinner’s bills. The diners reportedly only found out about his random act of kindness as they went to pay.
The singer and actor, who is filming in Docklands and Port Melbourne, has also been spotted teeing-off at public golf courses in Melbourne.
Foxx’s presence in the bustling city has left racegoers buzzing with anticipation for Melbourne Cup day, with the hopes that the star will make an appearance at Flemington Race Course on Tuesday.
The Cup Carnival is no doubt the biggest event of the year for Australia’s socialites.
Hollywood stars have occasionally visited Flemington in the past, including Paris Hilton, Snoop Dog, Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker and Elizabeth Hurley.
Flemington has even attracted royalty. The late Princess Diana attended the Cup in 1985.
Australia’s very own Queen Mary attended the 2002 Melbourne Cup with now-King Frederik of Denmark, before their marriage.
There’s not been any confirmation that Foxx will attend, but given how open and public he has been since arriving in Melbourne, no one would be too surprised if he showed up.
Hollywood star Jamie Foxx is currently in Australia, filming his new movie Deadlocked on the streets of Docklands and Port Melbourne. 9News
The star even spoke to Aussie media after arriving in Melbourne two weeks ago, gushing about the warm welcome he received.
“Looks like I’ve been beat up a little bit, but Melbourne has been amazing,” he said during a break from filming the action movie.
“Everyone’s been so welcoming and it really means a lot.
“I have gone to some of the best restaurants. I don’t think that I can say all the names, ’cause I’m trying to lay low.”
Foxx fronted the cameras in Melbourne in mid-September gushing about the warm welcome he’s received and the good food he’s already enjoyed. 9News
Deadlocked, which also stars Luke Hemsworth, will tell the story of an ex-marine on jury duty who is forced into action after the high-profile court case becomes the scene of a standoff.
“Without giving anything away the courthouse comes under siege [and] I have to exert myself, you know what I’m saying, to save the day,” Foxx said of the plot.
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