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Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography

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Joaquin Rafael Phoenix was born on October 28, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to a family immersed in the arts and activism. His parents, Arlyn (née Dunetz) and John Bottom, were members of the religious group Children of God, which led them to travel extensively through South America before eventually settling in the United States. Joaquin was one of five siblings, all of whom were encouraged to explore their artistic talents from a young age. His older brother, River Phoenix, became a celebrated

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Joaquin Phoenix: Palestine Protest, Cannes Meme, and...

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2025/10/08

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix is again making headlines for both his on-screen work and political activism. The biggest surge of attention this week comes from his involvement in a massive film industry protest regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Parade Joaquin, along with nearly 4000 actors and industry professionals, signed a public pledge refusing to work with any Israeli institutions they believe are complicit in actions against

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3:45

Joaquin Phoenix: Joker, Activism, and Defying...

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2025/10/05

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been thrust back into the headlines over the past few days, riding the double wave of critical buzz and social media fascination. The world premiere of Joker Folie à Deux at the Venice International Film Festival drew major attention, with Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and director Todd Phillips commanding the red carpet. Social media lit up when a video from the screening showed Phoenix nudging Lady Gaga to stand during the rapturous

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2:38

Joaquin Phoenix: Marriage Revelation, Activism, and...

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2025/10/01

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been making headlines recently with a surprising revelation about his personal life and continued involvement in political activism. In a rare podcast appearance on September 29th, the notoriously private actor seemingly confirmed his marriage to longtime partner Rooney Mara by referring to her as his "wife" for the first time publicly. During his appearance on Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, Phoenix casually mentioned discussing his

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3:46

Joaquin Phoenix: Secret Marriage, Hollywood Activism,...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/09/28

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has emerged as one of the most vocal and significant figures in Hollywood this past week, with his every move and statement sparking headlines. The biggest story surrounds his apparent reference to Rooney Mara as his wife during a recent episode of the Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso podcast. Phoenix, long known for guarding his private life, casually mentioned he found inspiration for his 2020 Oscars speech while speaking to his mom and

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3:30

Joaquin Phoenix: Secret Marriage, Baby Rumors, and...

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2025/09/24

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has found himself in the headlines repeatedly this week, his name intertwined with causes both personal and political, once again illustrating why he remains one of Hollywood’s most unpredictable and compelling figures. First, the internet went into a frenzy after Phoenix referred to longtime partner Rooney Mara as his wife during a candid podcast appearance. According to AOL and People, Phoenix, age 49, while reflecting on his 2020

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3:12

Joaquin Phoenix: Unafraid to Make Waves from Venice...

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2025/09/17

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been commanding headlines worldwide in one of the most politically charged periods of his career, most recently stepping into the spotlight as executive producer and public supporter of the Gaza-set film The Voice of Hind Rajab. The film, helmed by Kaouther Ben Hania and centered on the true story of a Palestinian girl killed during the Israeli invasion of Gaza, made international news by earning the longest standing ovation of

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3:29

Joaquin Phoenix's Firestorm: Palestine Activism...

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2025/09/14

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.It has been an intensely active week for Joaquin Phoenix, punctuated by a highly visible mix of activism, film milestones, and international headlines. The biggest story is unmistakably Phoenix’s role in the Film Workers for Palestine movement. Over the last few days, he joined some 4000 fellow film industry peers including Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Rooney Mara by publicly pledging not to work with Israeli film institutions that organizers say

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3:32

Joaquin Phoenix's Powerful Venice Moment: Shining...

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2025/09/10

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has made headlines this week for a rare and deeply meaningful public appearance, stepping onto the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival alongside Rooney Mara for the premiere of the Gaza-set drama The Voice of Hind Rajab. According to Associated Press coverage and confirmed by multiple outlets including Variety and Parade, Phoenix and Mara served as executive producers on the film while Brad Pitt and Alfonso Cuarón

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3:15

Joaquin Phoenix's Rare Red Carpet Moment:...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/09/07

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix made headlines this week with one of his rare public appearances alongside Rooney Mara at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. On September 3, the couple graced the red carpet for the premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film they both executive produced. This marks their first photographed red carpet outing together in 2025, and their presence was notable as they arrived in coordinated black outfits—Joaquin in a classic suit and shirt,

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3:09

Joaquin Phoenix: Apologies, Activism, and a Turning...

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2025/08/31

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.On Tuesday night Joaquin Phoenix made headlines with his guest spot on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert his first major late-night appearance since the awkward 2009 Letterman interview tied to his infamous I’m Still Here mockumentary. Phoenix took a moment to apologize again for that legendary televised train wreck calling his behavior horrible and sharing that "I'm so sorry" for the spectacle it created—according to The Late Show and coverage

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Joaquin Phoenix: Confronting His Past, Shaping His...

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2025/08/27

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been everywhere this week, making headlines across the film world and pop culture. Just yesterday, Variety reported that during his press tour for Ari Aster’s much-debated COVID-era western Eddington, Phoenix opened up to Theo Von on the podcast This Past Weekend about a painful episode early in his career. He recounted how a director once dismissed him as merely a character actor—a comment Phoenix admits fueled his

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Joaquin Phoenix: Candid Confessions, Mythic Memories,...

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2025/08/24

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has become a fixture in the headlines over the past week after a string of candid interviews and high-profile appearances that have both reignited interest in his career and prompted a new wave of public conversation about his enigmatic persona. This past Tuesday, Phoenix took center stage on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to publicly address, and apologize for, his infamous 2009 David Letterman interview — the one where he

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Joaquin Phoenix: Regrets, Redemption, and Reinvention...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/20

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been back in the headlines this week, drawing significant attention both for his past and his present. The most prominent recent moment was his guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just a couple of nights ago. It was his first visit to the celebrated late night stage since that infamous 2009 David Letterman interview, the one which left both the audience and the public questioning his sanity and career choices

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3:48

Joaquin Phoenix: Apologies, Activism, and Astonishing...

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2025/08/16

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been a steady presence in the headlines this August, mixing career milestones with reflections on past controversies and personal relationships. Earlier this week, the actor made his first appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert since his infamous 2009 Letterman interview, when he stayed in character from I’m Still Here and left both host and viewers confused about his state of mind. On Colbert, Phoenix apologized

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Joaquin Phoenix: Candid Confessions, Eddington's...

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2025/08/13

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has captivated headlines again this week, sparked by a highly candid appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where he publicly revisited and apologized for the now-infamous 2009 David Letterman interview that left audiences baffled and prompted years of speculation. Phoenix told Colbert how “horrible” and “uncomfortable” the experience was, admitting he orchestrated the performance for his 2010 mockumentary I’m Still Here

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3:33

Joaquin Phoenix: Joker 2, Transformations, and a...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/10

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has once again dominated the cultural conversation thanks to a whirlwind week of film premieres, candid press moments, and a string of high-profile roles putting him squarely in the Hollywood and social media spotlight. The hottest headline, per AOL and Variety, centers on Joker Folie à Deux, which debuted last Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival, with Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and director Todd Phillips attending a packed press

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3:15

Joaquin Phoenix: Defying Labels, Redefining Roles,...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/09

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been dominating headlines again following the release of his latest film Eddington directed by Ari Aster which premiered in theaters nationwide this past week. In this neo-Western psychological thriller Phoenix takes on the heavy role of a pandemic-era drifter entangled with a reclusive religious family in rural New Mexico sharing the screen with Pedro Pascal Emma Stone and Austin Butler. The film has sparked passionate debate

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Joaquin Phoenix: Navigating Hollywood Chaos, Cannes...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/06

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix set off a Hollywood firestorm just days ago when he abruptly exited the anticipated Todd Haynes gay romance movie only five days before filming was to begin in Guadalajara. The Hollywood Reporter and IMDb report widespread outrage among producers and cast, especially since Phoenix had initially championed the project, which now may face legal wrangling over the late departure. This move is resonating well beyond the immediate crew,

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Joaquin Phoenix: Navigating Turbulence, Candor, and...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/04

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been at the epicenter of Hollywood conversation in recent days following his surprising, last-minute exit from Todd Haynes’ anticipated gay romance film just five days before cameras were set to roll in Guadalajara, Mexico. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter describe a “huge amount of outrage” among producers and crew, not least because Phoenix had originally brought the project to Haynes and Killer Films, making the timing of

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Joaquin Phoenix at 50: Controversy, Candor, and a...

Joaquin Phoenix - Audio Biography ·

2025/08/03

Joaquin Phoenix BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Joaquin Phoenix has been making major headlines this week with his unexpected last-minute exit from director Todd Haynes’s hotly anticipated gay romance project, just five days before production was slated to begin. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Phoenix’s abrupt departure has left the film’s cast and crew scrambling and sparked widespread outrage in Hollywood, particularly since he was instrumental in bringing the project to Haynes and the

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