Phoenix went on to prove his critics wrong. He has since earned four Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actor for his dark and layered portrayal in “Joker”. He’s also claimed Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his haunting role in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here”.
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world's best known comic book villains in "Joker," and invoked his late brother River Phoenix in one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night.
Phoenix went on to prove his critics wrong. He has since earned four Academy Award nominations, winning Best Actor for his dark and layered portrayal in “Joker”. He’s also claimed Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his haunting role in Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here”.
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world's best known comic book villains in "Joker," and invoked his late brother River Phoenix in one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night.
