Jamie Foxx is defended by Winnie Harlow, Jay Pharoah and other stars and fans after he apologized for controversial message labeled anti-Semitic

A slew of celebrities, friends and fans have defended Jamie Foxx after he apologized for a controversial Instagram post.

The 55-year-old comedian – who recently praised his sister for taking care of him after his health issues – took to Instagram last week to share an emotional post that read: “They killed a guy called Jesus… what do you think? will they do to you???!”

It was followed by the hashtags #fakefriends and #fakelove, with some interpreted as anti-Semitic.

Jennifer Aniston, who seemed to like the post, quickly created a post of her own to distance herself from the perceived claim. Foxx followed up with a statement clarifying that he didn’t have the Jewish community in mind when he uploaded the note.

Now, multiple stars, including model Winnie Harlow, comedian Jay Pharoah and rapper Waka Flocka, have spoken out in support of Foxx.

Speaking up: Winnie Harlow and Jay Pharoah both responded to Foxx’s apology. Harlow thought it was “so obvious” what he meant, while Pharoah thought he should apologise

Jennifer’s take: The Friends star confusingly said she didn’t like the post “on purpose or by accident.”

Jamie attempted to rectify the situation when he shared a second post that read: “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and to anyone who was offended by my post. I now know that my chosen words have caused offense and I am sorry. That was never my intention.

“Just to clarify, I was betrayed by a fake boyfriend and that’s what I meant by ‘she’, nothing more,” he explained.

“I have only love in my heart for everyone. I love and support the Jewish community. My sincerest apologies to anyone who was offended. Nothing but love always, Jamie Foxx,” the message ended.

To Harlow, the confusion over Foxx’s mail was puzzling.

“I’m so confused.. it’s so obvious what you said,” she said on his apology.

Many believe that the eminent actor was pressured to make unwarranted apologies.

Pharoah wrote on Twitter, “If you have to apologize for the truth, your voice is in the minority.”

Kenya Barris said, ‘I love you bro!!! Wait for you!!’ while Waka tweeted, “This so cap.”

Meanwhile, National Director and CEO of the Anti-Defamation League Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted to thank Jamie for apologizing.

We welcome @iamjamiefoxx’s apology and thank him for clarifying. Furthermore, we wish him well as he recovers from his previous hospitalization,” he wrote online.

A supportive person on Twitter said confidently, “Any black person growing up in the South will tell you Jamie Foxx wasn’t referring to Jewish people.

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It was added that Foxx simply meant, “If Jesus can be betrayed, so can you.”

“He really meant fake friends/fake people. To get to it so quickly, it’s ridiculous,” commented the user @Nine2x.

One person attributed the misunderstanding to colloquial language.

Passionate: Multiple stars including model Winnie Harlow, rapper Waka Flocka and comedian Jay Pharoah have spoken out in support of Foxx

Unjustified apology accepted: National Director and CEO of the Anti-Defamation League Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted to thank Jamie for his apology

Association: Jennifer Aniston, who seemed to like the post, quickly created a post of her own to distance herself from the alleged claim

Explanation: One person said confidently: ‘Jamie Foxx was not referring to Jewish people’

Meme: The situation sparked a meme that said, “I’m trying to find the anti-Semitism Jennifer Aniston saw in Jamie Foxx’s instagram story

In my defense, one person attributed the misunderstanding to colloquialisms

‘Wild’: Someone else explained, ‘Black people have been using (the term ‘they’) in our community for ages when someone is out of pocket’

‘Just stupid’: Huffington Post editor Philip Lewis weighed in and said Aniston Foxx owes an apology

More reaction from Aniston: An onlooker called the actress a ‘fake boyfriend’

Hot take: Someone else referred to Jennifer’s response as “I call it manager mode”

“We really live in two different worlds. Because how is an ordinary black spoken language interpreted in this way?’ someone with the handle @carolinerenard_ wondered.

Caroline added: ‘And now Jamie Foxx has to apologize?

I want you to know black people in real life.’

Jamie’s friend Adam Weitsman was one of the first to defend him when he wrote on Instagram, “I know you personally, I’m Jewish and know you are the last person who would EVER act anti-Semetic.”

‘You (sic) kind and attentive to everyone. I would always vouch for you.’