Joaquin Phoenix Says Losing 52 Pounds for Joker Made Him “Go Mad”
Joaquin Phoenix is a favorite to win an Oscar for Best Actor for his role inTo get into the character of Arthur Fleck, Phoenix lost 52 pounds for the role by eating a restrictive diet that was supervised by a doctor.
Phoenix said the weight loss gave him a sense of control and the confidence to dig deep into the Joker’s persona.star Joaquin Phoenix is a favorite to win Best Actor at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards for his portrayal of the iconic antihero—but the role certainly came with its challenges.
A few months before filming began, the 45-year-old actor read through the script and met with writer and director Todd Phillips. It was decided that he needed toBefore undergoing an extremely restrictive diet, Phoenix met with a doctor to ensure his health wasn’t put at risk. “It’s something I’ve done before and you work with a doctor regimented and overseen and safe,” he told
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