Joaquin Phoenix thanks Heath I'm standing here on the shoulders of my favorit actor Heath Ledger SAG

[@rex788]

Dude wins an award. And thanks all the other actors that were nominated. Then mentions Heath Ledger. What a legend!

[@JamesBond-fi8ci]

The legend himself Real actor

[@pochopmartin]

Class act all the way.

[@evanlane7935]

He wasn't wrong in what he said either. Leo can play ANY role and make it good, Christian bale is the definition of method actor(Idk how he's still alive), Adam Driver has done strides faster then any actor of his time, I'm sorry I don't know the other guy but hey he's pretty. Heath Ledger...in this conversation, there will always be a Heath Ledger Joker in the world because he changed what it meant to be the Joker

[@gabrielfreedman8507]

I feel bad for him he thanks all these people yet forgot to thank his wife lol

[@seanpereira5824]

@@gabrielfreedman8507 your so right

[@Amir.........]

After what Heath did with Joker no actor was daring to do this role because everyone was afraid that they might not be able to fill those shoes. But then Joaquin comes and I beleive everyone can say that he did carried that Legacy excellently.

[@yommmrr]

Joaquin won for his performance as Arthur imo. Arthur was scarier than joker.

[@Cangaca777]

When I heard that he was the next Joker I instantly knew he was going to kill it! Joaquim is on a league of his own.

[@ffdfdfdfdfdfdfdf]

lmao no one dared?? jared leto man. the guy has some balls.. sadly his acting was absolutely terrible.

[@timothygollan7443]

@aoFeliX I think ego led him to believe he would be a good joker. At least his band is good lol.

[@Damenwave]

No one dared lol, yeah people really like to make everything sounds grand even if it's against facts. Life isnt a film, not everything is supposed to be super dramatic and romantic

[@cracc216]

Him and heath both just completely owned they own versions

[@mazzerb2894]

Both owned dif ways

[@snehathapa584]

@@mazzerb2894 yesss :)

[@stansmith8499]

You could tell he really respected Ledger's Joker and he did his own thing.

[@pigtailsandteddybears5985]

@@stansmith8499 That was one of the biggest reasons that I appreciated Joaquin's interpretation. :)

[@stansmith8499]

@UThink UCan you're saying The Dark Knight From 2008 ripped off Loki , who came out in 2011 ?

[@dexgray4581]

Dude wins an award and spends 2 1/2 minutes talking about everyone else but himself… Pure heart, absolute legend. We love you man!

[@tiaferrandino4881]

I agree. I love that guy :)

[@Alittletotheleftt]

Do you hear yourself? You love a TV personality 😂🤦‍♂️

[@JayR-jo9]

@@Alittletothelefttdon’t bother, man. Celebrities could take a poop in a bowl and call it cereal, and these type of people would clap like brainless seals and call them geniuses.

[@Jean_Pierre_Wehry]

It still shocks me that Heath Ledger was only 28 when he tragically passed. He would have given us so many more amazing performances these past 14 years. RIP legend.

[@MrLouka123]

@@thareshmp5773 he was 28.

[@beatrixbates8628]

@@thareshmp5773 nope.

[@thareshmp5773]

@@MrLouka123 S, Got it

[@thareshmp5773]

@@beatrixbates8628 S, Got it. RIP legend

[@bluesilkdesigns]

I had to look this up. I thought he was surely in his mid to late 30's. Wow so tragic

[@CaioH.]

"Do I really look like a guy with a plan?" "I do. And i'm tired of pretending it's not." *Two legends. Phoenix and Ledger.*

[@AwkwardlyYou]

By "phoenix" do you mean Joaquin phoenix or his deceased brother River phoenix?

[@CaioH.]

@@AwkwardlyYou Joaquin.

[@mdb9920]

@@AwkwardlyYouseriously

[@alk6709]

Real actor. Real appreciation for Co stars. That's the mark of someone who loves and respects his job.

[@colleenkyle7741]

And humble too, he talks to them as if he's a FAN

[@alkoholic3216]

@@colleenkyle7741 because he is a fan….

[@cruxivar6026]

Nominated 5 times & won on the 6th. True legend💕

[@debbecklund164]

@@alkoholic3216 xa my 66s a FB bill ggfddut

[@Peaceful_Gojira]

Imagine that...an actor who isn't an asshole...wowie. Joaquin Phoenix is 1 in a million. Glad he won for _Joker_ . It was not my favorite movie of the year, but he certainly deserves an award for his performance and adaption of the Prince of Crime.

[@Canadian_Psycho]

To go against Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio, win, and then genuinely thank them the way he did, makes Joaquin Phoenix even more befitting of going down as one of the best to ever do it. Well done, and we'll deserved.

[@godsdisease]

He could've taken the stage for himself but no, he thanked his fellow actors and threw in Heath Ledger! That's respect! That was beautiful!

[@millardfilmore1403]

"threw in Heath Ledger" jesus christ you all are insane.

[@breetaylor4586]

@@millardfilmore1403 ? how so, he was giving respect -- what's insane about that, can you clarify?

[@millardfilmore1403]

@@breetaylor4586 acting as if him thanking heath ledger is like some extra thing that he didn’t have to do and “wowww he’s just so nice for even being nice enough to throw in that guy heath” instead of realizing NO SHIT he would thank heath who was an actual legend and played a joker no one will EVER be able to match…

[@mangopie7602]

@@millardfilmore1403 bad day at work?

[@hengry0]

@@mangopie7602 keep trying to project, these whole rewards ceremonies are jokes for political statements

[@Lewiss7423]

I spent nearly a decade, disliking him because of his role in Gladiator. That's good acting.

[@1993Michoacan]

Same. I wanted him to slip on a dog's poop, twist his ankle, and fall on a dagger smeared with poison, and see the edge protruding from his mouth and see him shed tears of (discolored*) blood (due to the poison*). Of course, in the movie.

[@DustJem22]

I so agree I wanted to hate him so bad I just can’t 😂🎉

[@maxpower9175]

Truth.

[@Squadron_Bodron]

This is antisemitic.

[@Lewiss7423]

@@Squadron_Bodron This is weird.

[@Sebastian-dd6fi]

This HAS to be one of the BEST "awards acceptance speech" in Film History. Period.

[@deepdivin]

I mean this was great.. But until you watch Jack Nicholson so baked he asked Robin Williams to give the speech for him, I wouldn't jump to that conclusion.

[@pallasmasina2229]

I would have to agree.

[@deepdivin]

@@Umberloid87 I couldn't agree more buddy. I miss robin

[@ilovewritingessays2017]

@@deepdivin he said one of the best not the best

[@deepdivin]

@@ilovewritingessays2017 yeah, and I said this was great as well.

[@cherrygripe4961]

As an aussie, I love hearing people never forgetting Heath. Joaquin, you are a pure heart.

[@caz6190]

💯… we love him so much and are super proud of his legacy… a true down to earth Aussie with a huge heart and lit up every space he encompasses… shining STAR always

[@cats-f4q]

nope Joaquin is a coward

[@Crow23346]

@@cats-f4qshutup

[@ibrahimhalilkulekcioglu123]

He is really good man. He has sent to thank heath ledger. Bravo

[@Brandon0844]

@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 don’t think about that now! One day at a time, God loves you!

[@jaeronmoreno3224]

@@Brandon0844 it’s a quote from the movie

[@Brandon0844]

@@jaeronmoreno3224 oh LOL

[@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736]

@☁POPULATION-_-420🌿 lol

[@margarethmichelina5146]

He and Heath Ledger used to be friends

[@TheLastTitan55]

Joaquin Phoenix will forever be one of my favorite actors because of this. Not only that, but you can see he is trying to fight through his anxiety. Anyone with Anxiety can relate to that, and know that what he’s doing as an actor is really commendable.

[@cherrygripe4961]

100% its one of the hardest invisible forces to be fighting.

[@felix_patriot]

The Joker is the one of only two characters in film history who has won two oscars. The only other one character Vito Corleone played by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro... now thats saying something.

[@jedinxf7]

wow. no historical figures, no Shakespeare characters? if that's true that's really wild.

[@averyhofmann5612]

@@jedinxf7 huh?

[@averyhofmann5612]

@@jedinxf7 just out of curiosity what Shakespeare character comes to mind for winning a lot of movie awards, twice. Like what Shakespeare novel even has two movies about it made?

[@SparSchwabe]

I mean technical speaking Marlon Brando rejected his Oscar but I guess He would have won If he wanted to

[@nunka34ify]

Joker is an entity like no other level. Props to his creator

[@Crit-Chance]

My favorite thing about Joaquin's Joker, besides, of course, how well he portrayed the character, is how it doesn't feel like it was ever an attempt at replacing Heath Ledger. I feel that we all realize how important Heath's Joker was to comic book movies, and beyond that, to cinema itself. No one would ever want to disrespect his work by trying to do the same thing he did. Joaquin's Joker and Heath's Joker stand completely on their own as incredible portrayals of the same villain under different lenses. I feel very fortunate to have been able to watch Joker on its opening night; it was an incredible film, which left us all in awe and made us question our own moral compasses.

[@spaghetticarbonzahra6761]

13 years without Heath💚

[@pigtailsandteddybears5985]

I can't believe how it's already been 13 years. I still miss the fella to this day. 😔

[@TheNikhilify]

@@pigtailsandteddybears5985 Me too, i first fell in love with him when i watched 10 things i hate about you. And when i watched Dark knight i didn't even know actor was heath ledger. (As i am from india and we didn't follow much of hollywood movies) When i got to know it was him he was already passed away... breaks my heart to this day.. Rest in peace Heath❤

[@ryderwilson3855]

Rest in paradise Heath❤️🕊

[@toymayhem9323]

😔

[@noahsmith4877]

Heath it’s still the best joker

[@aswini4222]

People don't remember what you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel. And each of those nominees are going to remember Joaquin Phoenix forever!

[@TheEnergizer94]

Words to live by

[@justicedemocrat9357]

I remember how your mom made me feel hehehe.

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

heath’s joker represents pure evil. joaquin’s joker represents our inner demons

[@annaludmilla8224]

omg thats so true

[@NandoDisco]

🎯

[@subzer1655]

100%

[@biosavat9475]

OK bully Maguire. Whatever you say

[@onceblink4495]

Agreed!

[@sarkastikb5566]

People really don't comprehend just how good of an actor Heath Ledger was!!!

[@jojo-fj7lw]

The fact he take his moment of i made it to credits others is just 🙏❣️❣️❣️

[@pristinegovender]

That was so pure. Wasn’t expecting that at all.

[@coryleblanc]

take a moment to use proper grammar

[@sages101]

THE FACT THAT UR ALL GAY! THE FACT! THE FACT!

[@Damenwave]

@@sages101 fr, the fact that everyone's stating the fact as if the fact isn't obvious enough in the video

[@fuckwad2024]

That’s literally what they all do…literally every time someone gets an award in any medium they will always do that. And it’s a tactic to get people to like them more

[@EonHSD]

Joaquin Phoenix seems so humble and so at peace. He has lived through so much shit and reflected on what’s important and I feel like it shows. In his roles, when you see and hear him anywhere. He seems like a genuinely good man.

[@walahawisa9530]

He didn’t even talk about himself or how struggled to become this great actor but instead he talked about the other nominees’ success. What a genuine person ♥️♥️

[@Eshu666]

Praises those who didn't win. What a class act. That's when you can be happy for the winner. That's the type of person you want to win. Shares the glory with others. Still breaks my heart what happened to such a skilled young actor.

[@NoxLegend1]

These two now set the standard. Joker is officially the standard for the best actors in the world for now on. He’s good but can he get best actor for the Joker.

[@SunshineStateCoasters]

And voice acting! Mark Hamill had the best voice for The Joker IMO. To me Hamill is not Luke Skywalker, HE IS THE JOKER!!

[@Gayhhhhhhhhhi]

What about Jared Leto

[@aanyamallick7747]

@@SunshineStateCoasters oh yeah

[@simonescano]

@@Gayhhhhhhhhhi oh rightt yeah

[@leonemesis87]

@@Gayhhhhhhhhhi meh.. the worst joker imo. Maybe not Leto’s fault, but it is what it is.

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

I don't think I have ever seen such a genuine exchange of appreciation at an awards show. Well done 👏

[@frankiegunnz8066]

Wow, Instead of talking about himself..... He praised all the other great actors and even honoured the late great Heath Ledger. What a man!

[@Pepsolman]

Imagine Heath’s Joker career if he had stayed with us.

[@liamreid5407]

I’m certain he would’ve won at least one other Oscar after The Dark Knight.

[@arycogito]

he definitely had the potential to be on equal footing with Daniel Day Lewis atleast

[@gautamnatrajan1990]

"You and I... We're destined to do this forever!"

[@pigtailsandteddybears5985]

Everything about his acceptance speech was beautiful, raw, funny and heartfelt. (Not gonna lie, tears were starting to form after he mentioned Heath.)

[@elalquimista573]

Good thing I wasn't the only one who felt a little teary eyes from Joaquin's speech. You used the right words in describing everything about his speech. R.I.P Heath.

[@DaleSteel]

Why yo crying?

[@juangabrielcabardo21]

Joaquin Phoenix won an award and spoke about the people who had supported him, never thinking about himself. What an amazing man

[@Austin-t3k]

Man imagine being a young actor like Driver and Egerton and getting a shout out from Joaquin Phoenix!

[@arnoldhardie4318]

Adam Driver is almost 40

[@Slik6Sik]

@@arnoldhardie4318 😂

[@crowofcainhurst]

@@arnoldhardie4318 but he's still a relatively new actor compared to pheonix

[@Austin-t3k]

@@crowofcainhurst yeah he was a relative unknown before Star Wars. I certainly didn't know him. He's aged well. It's weird how he looks old yet young at the same time.

[@devinthierault]

​@@Austin-t3khe's America's Alan Rickman

[@AceCorban]

Goddamn, that was a great speech. He didn't preach to the viewers, he didn't download his nonsense on everyone, he respected the art and his fellow artists. That was inspiring.

[@samw2670]

Wow the fact he gave praise to an actor that hasnt been in the industry as long as him says alot

[@jaysmith6013]

Commodus, Cash, Joker… so many incredible performances. What an actor

[@peterd5387]

He’s an absolute class act. He deserved that award.

[@rjallenbach1]

Dude is overflowing with gratefulness! A phenomenal performer and yet extremely humble at the same time

[@MileHighVlogs]

Such a humble man. Thanked all of the greats

[@timmckinnon1233]

Spotlight is on himself, he uses that moment to honor his fellow nominees and the legend of a Joker that came before him. Major respect to a high-class and committed actor.

[@pribilovian4709]

He uses his time to talk about others and is clearly nervous up there.... respect to him, walk the line should have I won still I feel like

[@ER-uy7ct]

LOVE that he showed his appreciation for his fellow nominees. Class act.

[@tratatavh]

Always in our heart ledger 😘

[@agioni99]

To be THAT thoughtful, in THAT moment. Standing applause merited, no doubt. 100% Class act.

[@YooAdrriiaann]

0:57 Bruce Wayne looking at the new joker 🥶

[@sudarshs9-b77]

Lol

[@DarioVarasG]

Horrible timestamp

[@sudarshs9-b77]

@@DarioVarasG he meant 0:58

[@pigtailsandteddybears5985]

Holy shit, that didn't even hit my mind.

[@SteveHarrington...]

Ahh shit here we go again

[@AngelRodriguezFritoLay]

Legendary performer - an all-time speech - just majestic - his comments on his other nominees showed the mettle of his character - just brilliant - nothing about himself just others - inspiring

[@SaintVodou]

Oh, this is class, and character, and humility-it’s been so long since I’ve seen them I almost forgot what they look like, and how they awe you, like everything truly beautiful

[@dammitjim9131]

Joaquin is one of my favourite actors of all time. Him in "HER" was just amazing beyond words. He is always incredible!

[@dani-ol5xb]

He has really come a long way. How cool to see him appreciate where he is and be so genuine to speak to each of his peers directly like that from the heart. Only someone with this depth could have inhabited this version of the joker.

[@lamplove7702]

This is a man that could carry himself with soooo much swag and confidence, yet somehow his display of humbleness and anxiety gives him even more of a presence........real being real. One of the best actors of this generation period.

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

The way he acts naturally, you can see how easy he fits in the role of the Joker What a phenomenal actor he is and such a humble man He can never get enough respect and recognition for he deserves all of it and more

[@ivanrivera6357]

That was the best speech I've ever heard. I actually wished he would have said more.

[@essj3334]

This dude got a shy personality but what an amazing actor on screen makes you appreciate him as an actor so much.

[@StewartFletcher]

What a profoundly sweet speech. I loved it.

[@guacinmysock]

this was genuinely one of the most touching videos i've seen

[@annewick3287]

What a freaking legend!!! This man is such a gifted method actor. His role in the joker is absolutely incredible look at how he honors the other actors and past actors. Method actors are incredible!!! I respect them so much

[@Urik187]

I could listen to this man talk for hours. Truly amazing.

[@TrudyPatootie]

*RIP Heath Ledger. Joaquin you are an amazing humble generous man.* 💖

[@lukekiely2450]

Heath ledger ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ RIP

[@paulv5260]

I remember when his older brother died in the early 90's, it had a devastating and profound effect on him. He's come such a long way in his career and deserves this accolade. Nice to see it happen for him.

[@billkeaveney1526]

Joaquin 👍 a wonderful speech. Heath is never forgotten.

[@MusondaV]

"One time, just suck once it'd be great.." Joachin to Bale mad respect.

[@chloemiddleton6612]

That’s gotta be one of the best acceptance speeches I’ve ever seen. Joaquin, you are such a kind, humble, and talented man. I wish you the very very best for the future :)

[@crowtears2487]

The Ledger mention got to me... It probably meant a lot to Christian Bale, too. Joaquin is a lovely guy, top of his game, and still genuinely kind.

[@andreinamartinez528]

For the unforgettable Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix, Christian Bale, and Keanu Reeves were presently there.

[@Afura33]

Love that guy, probably one of the only actors who isn't so selfish and talks about other actors and not just about himself like Will Smith and so on.

[@kov2.0]

He also doesn't slap people on stage 😂

[@Afura33]

@@kov2.0 yea, hope his career will be over now.

[@rango_gaming]

I love how he refers to them all by just their first names. I really shows how much of a connection they have to one another as actors.

[@willcarder8787]

Joaquin is absolute class. Spent no time at all talking about himself and just praised his fellow actors and the joker who came before him. Not many people in Hollywood are that humble

[@pezequilibradohace5anos538]

The two best jokers, Heath the best psycho joker (classic one) and Joaquin the most depressive and realistic (the psychological version)

[@kevoconnor145]

Nicholson, Heath, Phoenix imo.

[@yin-mei-gou2526]

If Heath Ledger's joker was the dark psychotic , and Joaquin Phoenix joker was the inner torment and mental instability then which one was Cesar Romero's joker and Jack Nicholsen joker?

[@yin-mei-gou2526]

@@kevoconnor145 Ceasar Romero (Doesn't get enough credit IMO) , Heath Ledger, Mark Hamill (Loved hearing him do the laugh like 20 years later. the man's still got it)

[@kevoconnor145]

@@yin-mei-gou2526 Jack was a comedic, smart, sociopathic Joker. As he was meant to be.

[@kevoconnor145]

@@yin-mei-gou2526 You can't add Mark in this discussion because his was animated & he didn't have to immerse himself fully into the character

[@cutietaehee]

THIS is how you accept the most prestigous award. By showing appreciation towards others. Because people already know how great you are.

[@LuisRuiz-tl9uv]

This guy needs to be the joker again

[@walterwhite4699]

@@dr.karmichaelandjones bruh.

[@walterwhite4699]

@Larry Gatto( don't tell joe) Problem is that their universe aren't parallel to each other in any way.

[@B1998-u3t]

It’s coming soon

[@shnpio]

@Larry Gatto( don't tell joe) he’d be really old if he was Pattinsons joker

[@cameronlamb1869]

@@walterwhite4699 so? they're all made up stories. he doesnt have to play Arthur, Batman needs a Joker and he would do an amazing job

[@jaylynn444]

He’s so freaking humble, talented, gracious

[@luisavina4831]

The way he played Joker was unreal, he was FLAWLESS 👍🏻

[@guyfoxe]

This is how the Oscars should be, uplifting and heartfelt

[@TibbyProductions]

And that's one of the reasons why Joaquin continues to be my favourite actor in Hollywood right now. Truly just an outstanding guy and incredible actor

[@jesserollins7117]

That was just beautiful! How selfless is that to congratulate all your peers, and not take any credit that’s the definition of humble. Hats off to you legend!!! 2:47

[@docAwfulMD]

such a fantastic speech, just makes ya feel good to see someone humbled by their competition

[@GarySinghgsin3725]

Its amazing when you think what JP did had to follow Heathes Joker (a daunting task) and yet he somewhow bossed it and also won an Award for it! And this speech! My respect for JP just sky rocketed.

[@TheNikhilify]

Heath was the real Joker❤ Pheonix is doing justice to him.

[@KanyeBiologicalSon]

Phoenix the best joker actor Heath: the joker himself

[@danielvolosin6614]

Pheonix, Pitt, Decaprio, Bale and Driver are my favorite actors and seeing them all in the same room respecting each other is amazing...

[@still-standingrunner810]

Joaquin is far and above the definition of humble

[@saturahiro]

I’m glad dark knights Batman was there because I feel he would appreciate that he thanked the joker that made him feel like Batman for real cause if it wasn’t for Heath ledger joker Batman couldn’t be Batman

[@tenzind4175]

He truely did deserved the best Award .. Great come back after si many years .. Cant wait his future Performance 🎉

[@cbmobile1797]

0:58 the way old bruce wayne (bale) looks at Joaquin Phoenix is so funny lol

[@angelinarodriguez006]

@UThink UCan just shut up

[@devankgulati1637]

@UThink UCan Stfu

[@marcusaureliusatoninus5947]

@@devankgulati1637 What’d he say?

[@devankgulati1637]

@@marcusaureliusatoninus5947 he was abusing bale and Phoenix

[@solantss1084]

@@devankgulati1637 then why would he thank him at a public event

[@DougieFootball]

This is how to win gracefully. Sometimes how you win is more important than how you lose; it shows you are judging and being judged by your performance, not you as a person .

[@elisalopez665]

Joaquin giving credits to the other actors gives me the same vibe of Mean Girls when Cady shares the crown with the other girls!

[@melissacastle5172]

He watched his brother die, he lost his best friend, and he is so humble. This is an original

[@saturahiro]

So kind because his joker thanks his Heath ledgers joker

[@EddiXP]

Thats one of the best acceptance speeches ive ever heard. Humility tells alot about a person

[@shtarkbsrb8793]

Joaquin Phoenix is such a nice guy, and of course, an incredible actor!!

[@Starwinarwin]

Such a humble person you got to love him!

[@rhianhegarty3383]

The most underrated actor in modern cinema. I loved river, but i think had he not have died, joaquin would not have gained the roles he has. River had so much " hollywood" quality and joaquin has always been the underdog. And then after acknowledging all nominees, to then sum up heath ledger as one of his all time favourite actors, not only gives nod to the joker role he so well embodied, but gave a shout out to the underdog and amazing actor heath was . What a speech

[@STNeish]

I'm not really a fan of Joachim Phoenix, but his performance was brilliant, and this speech was marvelous. Classy, class act.

[@pierreo33]

Joachim

[@STNeish]

@@pierreo33 Joaquin. My bad.

[@MrDreyes187]

I’ve Seen This Segment SOOO Many Time and This Is the Greatest Moment In Award Show History Because Of The Reality❤️‍🔥

[@DrRawBalls_TheDummy]

It’s crazy to think that Leo was almost the joker and I wish we could have both versions but Joaquin phoenix did a phenomenal job with the joker and blew us all away

[@syedaskari9905]

What a speech. Brimming with genuine sincerity, spontaneously articulated as well.

[@owabfudol2229]

Happy birthday Ledger . R.I.P legend fly high 🕊

[@emberlyspeaks]

I love the appreciation he shows others. He is humble in the best way.

[@mazzerb2894]

What a lovely speech maybe he was heath ledger's guardian 😇

[@MicahAzrielGordon]

The opening “hi” gets me every time. So simple and pure.

[@tommyv4787]

What an amazingly warm, passionate, kind and loving individual! So nice seeing this again after seeing the disgraceful act of the entailed Will Smith. He could learn a lot from this young man!!

[@girijapanda25]

I have never seen any actor before congratulating his or her fellow co-stars while winning an award… I mean this man just shows what life is …