Joaquin Phoenix’s Letterman Appearance — HUH?!

Hilarious, very obvious this was just an act. And Letterman is simply the best, love him. I wish Joaquin would do more movies, he is an amazing actor.

I read somewhere that this is all part of a “movie” he is doing with Casey Affleck and that he is just playing a character which by coincidence goes through some sort of breakdown

zzzzzz—what person have you ever met who makes a living off acting is “normal”? in hollywood there are only many states of abnormal and drug use is considered “normal”. so if anything is impeding his “talent” its himself imo.

great clip! :)

“Tell us about your days with the uni-bomber.”
LOL!!! I love Letterman.

I think he’s very interesting and David was pretty rude

Whatever it was, I felt embarrassed for him! If he doesn’t want to be a sex symbol, fine, then don’t go into public where the photogs will be. No one will take him seriously looking like bum.

This is a comedy show, Phoenix should have gone on Charlie Rose. Talking to a clown gets you a pie in the face and a laugh track. Letterman needs to get out of the celebrity bubble and wake up to reality.

It’s painful to watch that interview….I have compassion for him but instead of throwing away his acting talent and entering into hip-hop or rap music he and those who have followed his career would have been better served had he gone into a permanent addiction healing program. Although he’s a great actor, this is not an act but under the influence of something. So sad, Joaquin, love your extraordinary acting….please get help.

The Academy unfairly gave the Oscar to another when he deserved it for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in “Walk the Line”. He should have received the best male actor award when Reese won the best actress award that year. Johnny Depp finally discovered a way to balance his own eccentricity with acting and playing the game in Hollywood (as necessary to be acknowledged for his work) however Joaquin Phoenix never learned to do so and, unfortunately, threw-in the towel and it would appear is on the road towards self-sabotage.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I can’t wait to see his hip hop act.

Stunt or no stunt. It wasn’t funny in the least bit. Sad all the way around. If he doesn’t like the business fine then get the h*ll out. There are hundreds more willing to take his place.

Documentary my *ss! Does he think anybody gives a rat’s *ss if he pretends to do a unab*mber stunt? Doesn’t he have anything more productive up his sleeve?

I think Casey Affleck is disgusting for enabling this guy’s bizarre antics when he clearly needs some help. Sooo not funny.

#24 I agree with you, yes he’s had a history of drug abuse in the past but I think he’s a brilliant actor and that is exactly what he’s doing here. I think it was hillarious and awkward which is what he intended, he and Casey Affleck are messing with the public.

If this man was having a serious mental breakdown or a serious drug problem do you think Casey would be following him around with a camera?? Casey is a good guy and would never jeopardize his own career, plus I highly doubt he would be treating his wife’s brother this way given the tragedy of River’s death. So take it easy people because this may all be a joke rather than a public meltdown lol..

I doubt he’s mental (at least any more mental than most people). He’s probably bored and fed up. I never watched the video of him rapping (big eyeroll). This is the first time I’ve ssen him in this character. Like I said, probably more fun and interesting for him. And if that’s the case, like Lollipop said, he should get out. No sense in staying in Hollywood if your over it. But maybe its too tempting to resist no matter how much he doesn’t like it or mocks it.