OlderJoaquin Phoenix’s Letterman Appearance — HUH?!
Joaquin Phoenix dropped by The Late Show With David Letterman on Thursday to promote his latest movie, Two Lovers.
The 34-year-old actor keeps his head down during most of the interview and doesn’t get very chatty. He even forgets his costar’s name — Gwyneth Paltrow!
In between the many awkward silences, Dave pokes fun at Joaquin’s new look, asking, “What can you tell us about your days with the Unabomber?”
Joaquin does confirm he quit acting to pursue music. However, the audience does burst into laughter when he says he’s recording “more hip-hop music.”
Dave indirectly tells Joaquin it’s rude to chew gum during an interview. Joaquin then takes the gum out of his mouth and sticks it underneath Dave’s desk!!! Dave ends the interview, saying, “Joaquin, I’m sorry you couldn’t be here tonight.”
Watch the must-see interview below. Two Lovers opens in theaters TOMORROW!
Joaquin Phoenix’s Letterman Appearance
Share This Post:
97 Comments
I can’t understand how Joaquin got like this….all homeless looking. And I’m sorry, but him doing hip hop music must be a joke. How can he go from an award nominating actor to this??? Clearly he must have been on drugs when he had a “wake up call.”
Joaquin just was NOT going to take dave’s ****
That was hilarious. He’s totally smiling behind the beard. He’s such a weird guy but a very intense actor. He should definitely try the comedy films when he gets poor. I can’t wait to see Casey Affleck’s documentery.
definitely a joke !! he almost laughed a few times. Imagine kissing that fur ball, Hope he’s single at the mo !! Shave Joaquin don’t hide that lovely face !!
If this guy is doing an act, it will backfire.
Losers, he’s filming a documentary. It was revealed a few weeks ago. Inside sources confirmed that he was going to quit acting, do hip-hop, and act all crazy in public. THAT is what they are filming for his doc. It’s a fcuking HOAX. It’s all an act. How can anyone believe this when people in the biz said this would happen and a couple months later IT HAPPENS? Gimme a break ppl, don’t be fooled. I think it’s cool and very intersting and funny, I just don’t want ppl actually thinking this is REAL.
Joquin has some serious personality and mental problems. I doubt he was acting. He’s a nut and acts like he’s never spoken to anyone on a social level before. Weirdo.
He looks horrible!!
Loved the interview! The only think I don’t like is Joaquin’s appearance! Seriously, why is it so impossible to make himself look nice? I mean come on, is it so hard for him to get a hair cut and shave. Especially the shaving part. I’m all for having a beard. I actually like to have the 3-4 day scruff on my face, but the way he has his beard is just terrible. Seriously man, shave once in awhile!
I really don’t think this is a joke either, it’s terribly sad. Joaquins a pretty weird dude and it’s obvious that he’s got issues.
The clip is funny though. Kinda like watching huge car wrecks or kids just eating pavement on a skateboard, you know you shouldn’t laugh at it but it’s the only natural response.
I’m worried about him. He’s always brought out my maternal instincts and never more so than now. He needs compassion and protection and LOTS of therapy. Seems like he’s heading for a breakdown. Maybe the memories of his brother’s death are haunting him.
OMG!! it is scary, i don’t know if Joaquin is acting but it seems like he makes a depression!
I saw this last night. It was probably the funniest thing I have ever seen on letterman. The best part is Paul Schaffer’s laugh when Letterman asks Pheonix to tell the audience about the video clip of his movie.
Come on?This can´t be for real!!! It MUST be fake,because Joaquin ***** on Hollywood .You no what´s really fake,the **** Letterman is saying about all the stupid actresses: “Ohh,*** is awesome”.There all awesome even if they have no brain!!!****!!
.Joaquin is FUN!!!!!!!
pretty sad really, maybe he’s just had enough of the pretensious hollywood bs? It seems he does have problems, I felt quite sorry for him really, especially the way everyone was laughing at him the guy needs help it seems
Wow! Dave Letterman was fantastic in handling the zone-out Joaquim Phoenix.
Phoenix seems to be on some medication? I don’t know what it is? He is definitely on another planet.
What I dislike is that these actors have made it, and then feel all sorry for themselves…pure self-indugent, ‘me me me’ nonsense.
I will not be surprised if he goes the way of hia brother…look at the man for god’s sakes!!!!!!!!
stoned.
How bizzaro, he looks like a recluse, a shut-in! Honestly Joaquin wtf? I laughed the whole time! Dave and even his little sidekick with the glasses turned it into a funny interview (if you could even call it that). If I am not mistaken, did Joaquin burp? Shtick or not it was the funniest interview, hands down. I heard him say in past interviews that he likes to play jokes on the press and mess with them because he gets so bored. I think because he is now out of the acting game he thinks it’s appropriate to act like he doesn’t care about the film. It will be interesting to see him do other press interviews. He was such eye candy up until now. I hope he gets rid of that Wolf Man Jack look soon!
I think Joaquin is trying to make a point with this character. Maybe he is joking with the Medias, and of those who makes easily assumptions and make great headlines about those same assumptions.
He is a smart intelligent man. He can’t just have changed like that from day to night.
And, I think David wouldn’t laugh so easily of Joaquin words and attitude if, they were sign or consequence of a distressing real life situation.
One day, we’ll find out what is the true side of this story.
I dont think that this was fake in any way - I do however think that Jaoquin needs to get some help before he does a complete downward spiral. He is one hell of an actor, and a lot of actors have been known to have some kind of break down - I think this is his and I hope someone helps him before its too late.
Real or fake, I don’t know. I don’t know the guy.
If it is real, why does everyone want to say he’s on drugs? He never really seemed all that comfortable doing the press part of things, so maybe now that he’s removed himself from the film business he’s even more nervous than usual.
What I didn’t get was why he didn’t just get up and walk off?? Dave and the audience basically spent the entire time laughing at him. I felt bad for him and kept waiting for him to just get up and go.
not sure if this is real or not. yes, i laughed but now i feel uncomfortable. he may be in pain. i dunno. it’s weird. and tragic because he is soooo talented.
I love him - he’s a great actor. I hope he’s okay.
Letterman is an idiot, i’d take Phoenix anytime than Letterman.
I agree with lola. Was this a hoax? It seemed ridiculously cruel for DL to sit there and make blatant fun of JP while the audience laughed. JP seems like such a gentle, shy person, the kind who wouldn’t hurt a fly. If he was high on something, why would they let him go on the set?
If he is having emotional problems, why would DL pick on him that way? Is laughing at the mentally ill the new American sport?
It was not funny to me AT ALL…it made me very uncomfortable.
Love and best wishes to Joaquin Phoenix…he’s a sweetheart.
Letterman was hilarious!!
Pages: « 1 2 [3] 4 » Show All
Comment and Share!
E-mail to a Friend or share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more!