The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Joaquin Phoenix

[@NickiSwift]

What other real-life Hollywood stories should we feature next?

[@aprild.9784]

Chrishtian bale

[@mrpleasant2566]

His is simple brilliant! On of the best in Hollywood.

[@thebastardgift]

Diana Ross and Cher

[@user-py3mj6nd7dBianco]

Paul Walker.

[@bhaskarsharma991]

Jake Gyllenhaal

[@SSam93]

We cannot lose another Joker. What a top notch actor. God save him.

[@KEVYN_ISIN]

Braiden Green stfu

[@Caitless]

...... this movie wasn’t that deep. Plus Joaquin has been in so many emotional/mental heavy roles. This movie doesn’t even break the tip of the iceberg with his capabilities. He is incredible. Sucks that the mainstream is only beginning to notice him because of this movie. He even said on an interview that this movie was fun for him.

[@vaibhavyadav8440]

Mark Hamil is still alive

[@MVangelmx]

@@braidengreen7711 Don't, don't wish that in anybody.

[@wig6151]

Amen

[@angelaguilera600]

Tbh we got very lucky he took the role as joker. He’s very picky on roles he chooses

[@Khronik_]

Angel Aguilera tbh I thinks he knows he’s to perfect for the joker role

[@oshin_aykaz6889]

In fact he was scared to take the role at first. Its a blessing that he actualky took te role and NAILED it

[@atomusky]

There are people who would be equal. But after seeing the trailer, I don't think there is a better selection. I would be equally excited if Mark Hamil was playing the joker in an identical movie, though.

[@osuushiza8]

Urban legend has it that those who pick the Joker character & do very well at it never come back the same, either insane, or have to reset themselves or have help w such. They say playing that character can scar ur mind. Even Nicholson warned Heath before he played that character!

[@KrisVic91]

@@oshin_aykaz6889 youve saw the film?

[@littleeagle1923]

It's just me or this man has a charm that it's impossible for me to describe...

[@marcosandrawes3641]

same

[@drazulao]

Yes, he's gorgeous and charming beyond belief.

[@carolbarber722]

not just you...

[@darshanikapanda7829]

I second you in that! he is indeed CHARMING.

[@jelvehnaderi534]

I freaking love him!!

[@nerdybreadroll222]

The most underrated actor of all time.

[@abbasiabbasi7020]

Well when the joker comes out, its about to change.

[@chw14556]

Lol you guys talking like he isn’t a well respected actor. You seen Gladiator? Her? Walk the Line? Come on guys. The most underrated actor?? ridiculous statement.

[@suyogghawali1203]

@@chw14556 I agree those are pretty good movies and he was celebrated for the characters that be played in those movies. But the popularity,affection and respect that he should receive from the Academy as well as from the audience falls short for the talent that he possesses. He should have won an Oscar for Her but he didn't! He should have won that for Master but he didn't! He is always forgotten. But not after Joker. This year Oscar will be Joaquin's

[@12345BEP]

Agree. He’s brilliant.

[@12345BEP]

ChuaChewa he’s EXTREMELY underrated if you were actually educated in pop culture and Hollywood. Believe it or not he is not a common household name, especially upon younger people, like George Clooney or Brad Pitt. Yes- he’s underrated.

[@MmMm-og2cv]

The thing you forgot is that Joaquin was there while his brother was dying. Both Joaquin and his sister had to watch their brother overdose and die on the street. The phonecall Joaquin made to the ambulace was played by media over and over again.

[@debsreno911]

I remember hearing that horrible tape. I couldn't even imagine what he went through after that, it must have been extremely rough growing up. I believe the entire family was very close.

[@educate3d]

me_for_president I would see close too if we grew up in the same room together

[@bryanmmusic]

He also lied to the paramedics who were there. He said River was epileptic. So, he probably blames himself.

[@bibbleboo6321]

Bryan M Whoa. That poor baby! It’s truly astonishing that not only did Joaquin survive his upbringing, he survived so much more pretty much on his own and was STILL able to channel all that pain into brilliant performance after brilliant performance. Plus, he’s really hot.

[@pieper97]

what's horrifying is that i only watched it once here on youtube but i can still remember how he sounded when he said "he's dying"

[@bumblequiz]

His eyes have so much sorrow, you can see it on screen he's been through hell in his real life.

[@roxannemua9350]

yet still gorgeous devious and mysterious looking. I loved this eyes in gladiator his eyes change in different films

[@amandadesirae1572]

He's an incredibly underrated actor. My absolute favorite. I'll watch anything he's in.

[@amandadesirae1572]

@Masked Movie Man I meant underrated by people. Anyone I ask dosent know who I'm talking about and just remembers him as 'that guy from that movie' if I show them a picture of him. He's not a household name I should say, and I think he should be.

[@alysononoahu8702]

SIGNS.....

[@auliaali5197]

@@amandadesirae1572 maybe most younger people don't recognize him. But even outside USA, like, 33yo Indonesian dude as I am, Joaquin was and is still a famous Hollywood actor

[@amandadesirae1572]

@@auliaali5197 I didn't say he wasn't famous or well known. I said he's underrated so most people don't know who i'm talking about till I show a picture or list movies he's in.

[@dreamthedream8929]

@@amandadesirae1572 you are crazy. He is by no means underrated lol. He is a famous actor and has a lot of money! So yeah...you are talking some nonesense there.

[@Daradajee]

Joker's gonna finally get him a much deserved Oscar!

[@jeremymenning56]

Nope. Progressive left is already castigating the film based on the trailer. He probably won't even get a nomination.

[@Jah_Berl]

To get even nominated as a comic book villain is, at the very least, a once in a century kind of thing and a large reason why Heath won it even though he had an INSANE performance is because he died unfortunately.

[@YeeSoest]

Ooh boy it's gonna be hard to make the academy give away 2 straight oscars for jokers. Oh wait...no, i don't count Leto, that wasn't a batman movie. Yes, in my book a joker movie is a batman movie and suicide squad wasn't. My book is weird

[@aliam4993]

I rather not. Because Oscar does not deserve him.

[@e-cuauhtemoc]

@@jeremymenning56 Good point. I hate them!

[@ritwikbhattacharya1333]

Phoenix gives me a ledger vibe, he is just different and great

[@heathersmith5726]

Ritwik Bhattacharya lets hope he has a better outcome than ledger as the joker

[@aakashsaini2184]

After yesterday's trailer, you have no idea how right you were 3 months ago.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@heathersmith5726 Ledger's death had nothing to do with being a JOKER

[@MetalizedButt]

he’s a better actor than ledger to me

[@heathersmith5726]

Eugeniya Leshenko best best best hopes and prayers to all You are right. Past does not determine future. And that is unfair 💙🙏

[@palsp666]

I am here after watching the trailer of 'Joker'. He absolutely nailed it. I am so excited to see him in it.

[@nishchaysrivastava6251]

Pals C same

[@DrJerryFigs]

You don't know that yet lel, wait until it's out

[@Jonas-xl4wg]

poida ur mom is so last century.

[@dan009soundsystem]

Who’s here after watching the Joker , what an amazing job he did

[@normanultraviolence6465]

Dana Sajadi ME!!!! Fresh out the theater

[@diegoreyes3082]

So good

[@xenon_zr1606]

Here bro, he's Epic!

[@houseis]

I didn't like it that much and I'm a huge fan of Joaquin and dc comics (don't like marvel) I think it was a combination of the hype and we never get to see Joaquin as the joker. The joker is a super villain who orchestrates mass mayhem, the plot of this film has mayhem stem from the joker but not orchestrated by him just coincidence. Still a good film though. Heath ledger is simply unbeatable, he had such good lines to work with though "I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve"

[@aftonrobotics1991]

@@houseis Yea but this was an origin story. How can you just expect him to start doing mass murders and genocides and huge crimes before he even becomes the joker completely? I repeat myself, its an ORIGIN story. You will see him in full Joker form in the sequel. That's when he will possess the personality of the Joker. And no one is perfect. So please stop saying Heath Ledger is unbeatable coz the fact might be something else. What you or I believe is just a mere opinion.

[@kayveeproductions2957]

"This entire citys on fire and its all because of you." "I know.... Isn't it beautiful."

[@kayveeproductions2957]

@Jimmybrawd27 shhhhhhhhhhh 😎

[@kayveeproductions2957]

@Jimmybrawd27 plus thats a week as spoiler lmao. The trailer even shows he caused people to go crazy

[@Xitlali97777]

Joaquin is one of the best actors in Hollywood. River would be so proud of him.

[@carolvictor5896]

lil Gal

[@elizaash358]

He'd be damn proud!🤗🤗

[@roxannemua9350]

River is looking down on him from heaven as his guardian angel "Ya my brother did it his way" I can feel that he's still with him spiritually.

[@stevemcqueen1136]

I suspect that he has been abused as a child. That's related to the cult his family belonged to. He also witnessed the death of his brother, he was the one who called the 911. He is a troubled soul, everyone can see that. I hope he doesn't end up like his brother. Joaquin is one of the most talented actors of his generation. He will nail the Joker.

[@Aliens_And_Pyramids_And_Shit]

Maybe the older Phoenix kids were abused in the cult, hopefully not all of them.

[@cozyboymedia]

Have you seen the new trailer. I instantly can tell it will be up there with Heaths performance

[@educate3d]

Well he passed 23 so ending up like his brother is off the table

[@phineas7076]

What cult was he in?

[@blondiemancojoe1066]

Lol quite the know it all you are. I suspect your in a cult as well smh haha

[@askdg1491]

Well damn, call me an idiot but I never knew River was his brother

[@NLJ3167]

🙋‍♀️You're not alone 🙄

[@Elena-er7zp]

Well they look nothing a like so no biggie

[@AhtoRashied]

Idiot

[@AhtoRashied]

Jack wagon

[@AhtoRashied]

Jk

[@abhascoolful]

Who is here after watching the joker trailer.

[@movieswithmic193]

ME

[@dikshantkubal637]

Literary Everybody ?!?!?!?!

[@colouredbleach4430]

Joaquin is lol

[@gucci_kid1244]

yeah lmao

[@colouredbleach4430]

@@DutchDouchebag I personally hate the ones that go "2019 AnyOnE?"

[@jazzymoni7750]

An extremely empathic introvert. The best and most tortured souls. I should know.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

I know that all too well myself.

[@Cwgrlup]

Jazzy Moni I love this actor. He’s so sensitive and intriguing. I relate to his tortured soul.

[@palcada]

Same

[@laketolbert866]

Yes! Agreed. Joaquin is a hero for animals, I love him and his brother so much for it. 🧬💜

[@jazzymoni7750]

@@Cwgrlup Totally. Introverted feeling types are the most misunderstood because different things move us, and we are very unconventional. We also express ourselves in our truth and don't really care what others think. I really respect that he's okay being a little "weird" and at the same time self aware. He's awesome.

[@OCEAN_10]

He never impersonated Johny cash, he became him. That give me chills n lot of excitement and at the same time worries that whats gonna happen to him after playing joker.

[@TheRafaelBond]

that gave you chills? thats the generic line for anyone impersonating anyone in a movie lol

[@ccredo]

I bet you a dollar he wasnt trying to really impersonate Johnny Cash at all. I bet you he was really trying to be like how he saw his brother

[@YrsaIris]

YES!

[@reneehorner489]

Errie but true he becomes every character he plays Oscar worthy all of his work

[@theresamaeceledio6195]

Same, I am worried of what might happen to him after filming the movie "joker" He really nailed it.! He deserves more than an Oscar Award this year

[@marilynshelton2371]

His Cash role was the best.

[@mariawallin2008]

Should of won a Oscar for that role.

[@nathanjackson1042]

Yeah. Walk The Line & The Master.

[@lillieherold7943]

OH NO IT WAS NOT, SORRY. His Role In Gladiators Was By Far His Best Role . He Is A Natural!

[@marshallzane7735]

The Master is his best role imo

[@sarahburggraf861]

Yeah i agree. Johnny n june woulda bn proud.

[@JS-tk2co]

That joker trailer is one of the best trailer ever made

[@uratreasure3638]

Agreed

[@kayaeki]

couldn't agree more, I watched it 14 times already. I just keep going back at it

[@khalafilyas2367]

14 times. I watch it everyday

[@nathwcx8299]

Yep, right up there with Godzilla King of the Monsters

[@raiz91]

Indeed.

[@KMR136]

You are making me wanna watch some of his movies right now. Thank you for the upload!!!

[@bryanmmusic]

The fact that people in the comment section didn't know River PHOENIX, and Joaquin PHOENIX were brothers is mind blowing. They're also the only brothers to be nominated for an Oscar in an acting role.

[@minor7805]

I personally think he did a magnificent job as Johnny cash

[@TheOscarFrancois]

cyrus Yes, he did. I agree.

[@samatpimton1876]

I am here after his Joker movie. I hope he is literally OK with his real life.

[@RositaAHuff]

Hope he stays sober and keeps working....all the best....in 2019

[@n3gi_]

"Surrounded by fame, media and Fans, is a life to be envied". Idk why people want to be famous, I think being famous is the worst thing cuz I love my privacy, solitude and I don't want get judged for literally anything I do. I would love to be Rich but Not Famous.

[@DeeDeb4]

Joaquin is an actor in his own right. He is a great actor and absolutely deserves all good things in his life and career. Bless you Joaquin.

[@DJSbros]

The real tragedy here is that this guys struggles in life are recognized because he's famous. The rest of us never have the struggle of life appreciated and have to live with it.

[@linnycrocus6023]

Alternatively, I think it's tragic that his struggles are published for all of the world to see. I would imagine watching his brother die of a drug overdose in front of him had to have been the worst moment of his life. Yet anyone with Internet access could look up that 911 phone call right now and listen to it. Imagine having the worst moment of your life available for anyone to replay over and over again. I understand what you mean though. There are a lot of celebrities out there that get patted on the back for things that we struggle with everyday. I feel like Joaquin is not one of those celebrities that indulges in that and if he catches anybody doing that to him he shuts it down real quick.

[@superlex611]

@@linnycrocus6023 he is a bit isolated and vague he have a domino effect but he kept positive

[@franciszek_soyyo1489]

let's face it, he's a stud

[@chezzi1769]

What's that?

[@LeFARaJ]

@@chezzi1769 .

[@foreverbored1713]

What is that ?

[@arvy7765]

@@chezzi1769 Ever heard of Google Ffs

[@racheleray684]

He is sooo Gorgeous!!! Loved him in "WALK THE LINE!!

[@YrsaIris]

Joaquin is a genius. This man is intelligent & empathic. He is incredible. He is very picky with roles & rightfully so.

[@kaiz3nberg]

River Phoenix was a gem. Taken too soon. RIP.

[@actuallystupidperson491]

The most saddest thing about his death is that where the people walked over his dead body!! 😔🪦R.I.P. river Phoenix

[@cynthiahaynes510]

Who’s here after Joker🖐🏾🖐🏾 such a masterpiece

[@leoniemelodie7]

This guy deserves to some appreciation and understanding. His life is tough, though he gives so much of himself through his roles. That almost seems unfair how little he is rewarded for everything he went through and gave to people. I really like his work and what he stands for, I think it's important.

[@mattbarnes6026]

But then he realized his life is a comedy

[@amal1794]

They should make a movie about Joaquin’s life and Joaquin should play the leading role

[@harishdixit3776]

Helen Tribbiani no.. they should let some other guy play the leading role..and that’d be a honour

[@scoobydoo2587]

I don't think he'd be up for it

[@actuallystupidperson491]

Well he is already playing it every day I never ending story until it ends.

[@raeanndeegan2910]

RIP River... We love you!! 😭💕

[@Universe4253]

Who is here after epic film JOKER🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏

[@Pickleman2008]

FEBIN c joaquin phoenix scares me and homelander from good boys

[@Danny-zn3nz]

In my opinion, it is the best written Villain movie in cinematic history.

[@lj3998]

Danny it’s not a villain movie JOKER is not the Villain he is defending himself from other people and he is living a dark dark life and very depressing

[@melancholyism]

LiamJames16 ツ yes!! society is the real villain and all arthur fleck needed was for somebody to understand him :(

[@bryanthebroker880]

I only spent 1 dollar and got the disc and it was HD I mean I saved money

[@HalfEatenMedia]

I think the untimely death of Philip Seymour Hoffman also hit Phoenix hard after the two worked so closely together. People don't mention that but, Phoenix had to mourn two people who overdosed on heroine. It's really heartbreaking.

[@worthlessfiat8516]

Miss Phillip. Such a great actor

[@BearFattfilm]

I think that had to be especially hard for Paul Thomas Anderson. I believe he said in an interview something along the lines of “I was meant for him and he was meant for me.” I think the unsustainable romance between Phoenix and Hoffman in The Master was Anderson writing about his own love for Hoffman.

[@MrCharliefarlie123]

I love this lovely man. A great actor and advocate for animals 💙

[@Italianoboy1gmail]

I wasn't sure if he was, but I had a feeling, don't know if you ever saw return to paradise, it's about 3 friends hangin in Guyana an the friends go back to America he stays to help chimpanzees that's when I immediately liked his character, but he gets pinched for drugs out there an you can guess the rest it's a hard movie ta watch, don't wanna give away the whole thing know what I mean!! Be good!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🐘🐼🐬🐅🐻🐕🐳🐖🐄

[@patcola7335]

The world is upside down when people care more for the cause of animals than people.

[@Italianoboy1gmail]

Naa people know what their doin an do it anyway!!!! Animals are inocent an are at the mercy of so called manfuckinkind!!! Male or female!!!!! An most are insensitive uncaring an don't give a fuck period!!!! The Suffering n pain that animals have inflicted upon them an this from day one thank you very much makes midevil look like Romperfuckinroom!!!! Or do you even know what romper room is!!!! Anyway, Certainly one should care about if inocent people are in dire situation's, but the intended Suffering ain't even Close!!! Also how many are so called inocent!!! Ted bundy Richard Ramirez were new born children wernt they!!!! The serial murderers that go out an Torture an murder inocent Creatures were so called new born kids!!!! Right!! Try bein skinned alive!!!! Try bein bludgeoned To Death!!!!!! By Heartless Cowards!!!! Devils!!!!! I bet you wouldn't!!!!! Right!!!!...Later!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🐘🐼🐬🐅🐳🐕🐻🐖🐄

[@Paddyllfixit]

Italianoboy1gmail, If you can stomach it, check out the documentary/movie Earthlings.

[@MrCharliefarlie123]

@@Paddyllfixit i did but not all of it .enough is enough i can't take it

[@Warui6t6k6]

2019 is for Joaquin and Keannu!! They're both Breathtaking!! 😊

[@eshjane]

He's so handsome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this man.

[@sbstnpofadder]

He is sheer brilliance , love him to pieces irrespective of the media or critics.

[@Bigchungusy]

I don't know for sure but I think that this guy is gonna nail the character of Joker.

[@kalyda211]

The movie came out and your prediction was absolutely correct. He was absolutely amazing.

[@Mana94x]

Deserves an Oscar very underrated Love his late brother River Phoenix too

[@kellijenkins-iles5039]

Joaquin Phoenix is the SHIT!!!💘

[@lokeshbhatt9905]

A person with anxiety issues can do justice to the role of the joker cause anxiety helps you show your crazy side through the emotions

[@aimem.4776]

I’ve always loved his acting and his face 😭❤️ my baby better get that Oscar that he so much deserves !

[@georgiehollander2199]

He SHOULD have won an OSCAR for 'Walk the Line'.............He was robbed !!!!!

[@tristanfoss7469]

He thought his life was a tragedy, but after he starred as the Joker, he realized it was a comedy.

[@pjyg51241]

Joaquin in walk the line was amazing

[@DakotaParadisePets]

I've watched Walk The Line more times than I could ever count. Amazing portrayal!

[@adav5533]

He did such an outstanding performance he looks like Johnny Cash.

[@MicheleMJJ]

I feel bad for that family. The loss of River Phoenix was devastating.

[@Sparklejumpropequeen374]

River would have been bigger than Leo. Remember Joaquin said he was going to retire? Lol

[@joannab.763]

Oh right he did lol

[@damnielstan3408]

River was dicaprio before dicaprio

[@dariamorgendorffer8071]

I love leo but river was a better actor, besides he is leo's inspiration, he said he was going to retire but even his girlfriend then said she didn't believe he would actually quit

[@Cahin-ic1ej]

Shut up

[@blueMJS]

Very hard to say, he definitely had the potential.. But would he of landed roles like the Titanic which made everyone on the planet into movies or not know who Leo was

[@ruchirrawat8804]

"hate me or like me just don't misunderstand me"

[@caelroraback2213]

After seeing Joker, I decided who my favorite actor was.

[@dominicadominique2191]

Yep mine has always been his brother: the beautiful and talented, RIVER PHOENIX, and bcause of him i now have 2

[@callisto9149]

Definately one of my celebrity crushes.

[@faaaduma]

Wait..?? Joaquin & River are brothers?? Just when you think, you know enough about Hollywood. Damn!

[@joesmith8447]

faaaduma WERE brothers

[@bryanmmusic]

Their names didn't give it away?

[@Maweemimi]

Always been a fan, he is so authentic in every role he plays, he's Brilliant

[@joannab.763]

Good video. Didn't know that about his upbringing, wow! Rest in Peace, River. Joaquin is a good actor like his big brother, River. At that time, it was so sad to hear that he died & from an overdose. He was really rising into stardom. So glad Joaquin sought professional help & stayed with it & thought it was the best thing he did! Kudos, Joaquin!

[@ruzhyophoenix4370]

His portrayal of Johnny cash. One of the best performances I've ever seen. I can't state how much I love him in that film! He was great in joker too but walk the line? Oh man. Hugely underrated actor

[@debramanuel6087]

Don't know if you realize he really did actually sing and learned guitar.

[@aviralsharma74]

Just watched joker movie ....and damn sure that he will get Oscar this time .

[@freddiemercury4evr]

Seeing it tomorrow, can't wait!!

[@alexboy2111]

Movie was fucking intense.

[@idt1442]

I definitely fell in love with him for the way he played Freddie Quell in “The Master”. (an amazing production next to the genius Phillip Seymour Hoffman) He really got to me as a person through his work. You can’t play a character like that in so much depth and detail without having an extremely advanced inner reality.

[@Jonnymg4]

Who’s here after watching the Joker movie

[@pjtja9523]

Bruh

[@tinkerbri1212]

Actually, this video was recommended lol

[@TaxEvasi0n]

Still can’t believe he’s the guys from Gladiator. He looks so different now.

[@gandreas5936]

Saw ' JOKER ' a few weeks ago - & upon leaving , with a couple hundred others, all you could hear as we came out of the screen doors , was - people's shoes, on the carpet & only the shoes walking silently out. Totally silent, everybody was speechless, dumbstruck. Never forget that. Brilliant acting , directing, cutting & sound.

[@rosy671]

sad.. Keanu reeves lost his best friend and Joaquin his brother RIP River Phoenix

[@ChristinaC-fj3yu]

I wonder if River would've still been big..what would he think of his little brother. Both iconic actors. Love them...RIP River

[@_ihs]

"Smile though your heart is achen"

[@matthewmcwane9569]

A lot of memorable roles. Definitely the right pick for the joker, it seems like he’ll do a good job

[@pugazhenthimanoharan327]

Perfect blend for taking the joker role

[@ryanwilliams4223]

River would be so proud of Joaquin if he was still alive,both incredible actors,imagine how good River would of been now ? as a kid he was unrivaled.

[@thebatman9593]

The premiere of “Joker” at the Venice Film Festival drew an eight-minute standing ovation for actor Joaquin Phoenix

[@BeHappy-ci6nl]

Thanks for the video ! Loved it...

[@rogercottrell9602]

Great actor. Keep making great films.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

Had River lived I believed he would have been a huge star.

[@DubsStop]

Now he's going to be the best Joker we will ever see!

[@ultimatearchfiend2293]

Who's here after watching his Joker movie?

[@vanish4all]

How is the movie

[@ultimatearchfiend2293]

@@vanish4all Masterpiece bro, no joke..

[@spaghetisdeway8609]

@@vanish4all its one of the best movies ever

[@Khasidon]

@@vanish4all Very good.

[@horsegirl07]

I think he’s an amazing actor! He really seems to indulge into his characters.

[@elizabethcurcio9044]

I love his acting !! He looks so natural at what he does !! To hear that he still gets anxious when he is filming or doing a t.v. Or for that matter anytime he is acting is hard to believe !! I feel he is one the the greats & has a lot more to give us !! A very talented man !! He brother is another one gone to soon !!

[@LeilaniBenitez]

i never knew river was his brother just made that connection, how terrible :(

[@clarissaduran6195]

I have always loved Joaquin. He has lived a hard life but so strong to be able to go through all that and still captured the love from everyone! I’m a huge fan!

[@clarissaduran6195]

12 tf? @Water Bottles

[@clarissaduran6195]

haha why thanks ill take it as a compliment, its in my genes and get facials reguarly. @Water Bottles

[@clarissaduran6195]

plus its a filter.

[@travisito23]

Can see the emptiness in his eyes esp during interviews! Hope you’ll find true peace and happiness! I just watched the Joker and you’re amazing. Love the stair dance scene 😎👍🏻

[@brendamyers6320]

Joaquin Phoenix --Love this Great actor.. THE BEST.... Prayers and Grace what a great man / actor...

[@sheonaboman269]

am 65 I've been in love with this man a long time I know am nothing but I would love to just meet him

[@Honeygirl28]

I have loved him since 1986 when I saw him in Spacecamp. Besides Gladiator, some of my favorite performances of his were Quills, The Yards and We Own The Night.

[@scottjackson3347]

Joaquin is a great actor, but even he acknowledges that he’s nowhere near as talented as River Phoenix was. River Phoenix would probably be larger than Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and many, many, many other actors.

[@stephaniel2850]

What's sweet is that I've also seen a quote of River's praising Joaquin's talent as way better than his- which I don't agree with (they were/are both incredible), but still really sweet that they admire(d) each other's talent so much :)

[@bawihiariel9172]

It almost 3 decades, but The Hollywood can't launch Another River.. River Phoenix was a rare gem that gone too young from the world..

[@eddiefayemassey]

thanks for this

[@marypeyton2461]

I love Joaquin Phoenix and I think he’s very underrated! He should of ran for an Oscar for his role in “We Own The Night”! That’s my opinion I think that was one of his best performances and god he was so hot in that movie!

[@melaniemota8683]

"He never impersonated Johnny Cash, he became him." That makes me so scared for Joaquin playing Joker 😭

[@samikshyakhawas2544]

Me too

[@sheilaamos6935]

That's Right

[@MeTreesndirt]

Why would the landlord stay for hours?

[@ivy-ws6sb]

r u tryna question if that was false or something?? even if it's an exaggeration, it's no lie they had a hard childhood

[@MeTreesndirt]

@@ivy-ws6sb I buy that.

[@lauraswan8647]

Maybe there was some kind of abuse going on?

[@Paddyllfixit]

The only chance his poor mum got to have a break. ;-)

[@michellegriff13]

Think about it, sometimes you can get children to quiet down for afew moments/minutes then the natural desire to be childlike is extremely difficult to contain for most individuals. That along with getting hungry, thirsty, and elimination are common things that children cannot contain for long periods without positive reinforcement or having the needs met. If the kids were forced to hide when the landlord showed up then one of the above became an issue for each child. Not to mention the fact if a landlord stayed for long periods they would be around when kids might be arriving home from school tired, hungry, need to do homework, etc. The landlord was determined to find out if they were breaking the rule of "no children allowed." The landlord figured if they stayed long enough then one of these instances was bound to occur then they'd have proof the rule was being violated. These were extremely traumatic experiences but sometimes our traumas make us more sensitive to how delicate humans can be and more relatable even to situations we have never experienced. I have no doubt the landlord knew children were at the apartment or might arrive there and intentionally made their presence known to punish the family.

[@veebee3837]

River is like the golden version of Leo.

[@Tara97123]

he’s incredibly handsome

[@joyzilicious9845]

The Phoenix brothers are my favorites! 💖💖

[@carolroberts1922]

He was completely awesome in Gladiator and should have won the Oscar for it

[@jorgedominguez7092]

It's inspiring to peek at the struggles of people who are larger than life. Thank you.

[@Joy-iw4mp]

I like how he played Jonny Cash

[@candy_girl-v2i]

I'm in love with him I hope he gets an Oscar 😘😍

[@rita3003]

He should play Ted Bundy

[@strawbebbiejam]

I've only seen Her and now Joker and wow he really is one of the greats.

[@lisa-yc8db]

Signs was the first film I watched with him. Since then I've loved him

[@strawbebbiejam]

lisamity actually yes, I have seen signs but I was so little and very scared so I dont remember it... maybe I'll try watching it again!