Joaquin Phoenix Sparks Concerns and Awe for Intense Weight Loss for 'Joker 2'
Health First
Gawd... the very thought of him putting himsrlf through the process to lose That much weight Again... I understand bein dedicated to your work, but health always comes first.
— Proctophile (@proctophile) December 11, 2022
hope joaquin is in good health, weight cutting sucks.
— Cole Ⓥ (@theapemma) December 11, 2022
Many fans hoped that Phoenix was putting his health first – especially in consideration of how this role has taken a toll on other actors, like Heath Ledger.
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You know when Joaquin loses a bunch of weight for a role he’s about to be acting crazy as fvck. Another Oscar confirmed https://t.co/eOKRPBeymp
— a (parody) (@eligiblewanda) December 10, 2022
On the other hand, many fans praised Phoenix's dedication. Since the last movie earned him an Oscar, many wondered if more awards might be on the horizon.
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I can't wait to see Gaga pic.twitter.com/T2HMbuCg9x
— Tim's boyfriend (@HeckCalderon) December 10, 2022
Some fans were more excited to see Lady Gaga in costume as Harley Quinn than to see Phoenix back in his familiar role.
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Joaquin Phoenix's character study, SHOULD BE STUDIED. Coz....how does he lose a lotta weight that fast??? Is he done with the Ari Aster movie? Like wow. https://t.co/Ed1GcnFRlb
— dexter (@dxtrnws) December 10, 2022
Fans speculated about Phoenix's process to prepare for roles like this, and wondered if that kind of information could be valuable to other performers.
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Must be extremely taxing on the body, deliberately staying that skinny
— 🇨🇺🇵🇸 DeeZaster 🦥 (@IcarusNadir) December 11, 2022
I just know Joaquin Phoenix sick asl for needing to lose all that weight again https://t.co/rYZgonNvYV
— Larry Fisherman 🎣 (@whoisjuniorrr) December 11, 2022
Even if Phoenix is willing to pay it, fans acknowledged that the price is extremely high for physical transformations like this.
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The Joaquin Phoenix Lady Gaga press tour will be incredible https://t.co/rJlytcEn7R
— 🌷Maria🌷 (@thenervousgeek) December 10, 2022
Many fans were eager to hear Phoenix talk about his process again, appreciating the actor's eccentricities. With Lady Gaga at his side, they figured the promotional phase for this movie would be a good time.
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freshly shaven.
inspired by joaquin phoenix in joker: folie à deux. pic.twitter.com/iu5YsxPSfR
— AP (@cinnamonpepsi) December 11, 2022
Finally, this first look at Pheonix has already inspired some of the earliest fan art for Joker: Folie à Deux.
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