Joaquin Phoenix: Leaving the Silver Screen?

October 28, 2008 | Candid Confessions
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"Extra" caught up with actor Joaquin Phoenix, and the "Walk the Line" star dropped a shocker --  is he really leaving show biz?!

Yes! Last night at the Paul Newman benefit, the Oscar nominee told "Extra," "I want to take this opportunity... also to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit about the fact that this will be my last performance as an actor... I'm not doing films anymore."

"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli, shocked by the news, further probed Joaquin. "Are you serious?" Phoenix, who was curiously being followed by his own camera crews, reiterated, "Yeah. I'm working on my music. I'm done. I've been through that."

Actor Casey Affleck, present during the admission, tells "Extra", "I don't think he's kidding. He's got music and stuff."

Today, "Extra" contacted Phoenix's rep for clarification and got this response: "That is what he told me."

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The only really noteworthy performance he’s ever given was in Quills (and he was nowhere near the stellar brilliance of Geoffrey Rush in that film). As for his “singing” …. it’s laughable for him to think he actually has talent in that direction. His “singing” in Walk the Line was off-key and unlistenable.

Good riddance.

Tracy
June 17, 2009

Joaquin Phoenix: I LOVE YOU

baby
April 28, 2009

There is simply a birthmark on his mouth. The dude does not have a cleft palate or cleft lip. It’s a birthmark that’s all. He is otherwise way too perfect looking. Probably be too pretty without it! Joaquin is fine!

Beatrice
March 11, 2009

People don

natasha
March 2, 2009

Geez people, play nice already! What do a bunch of jealous, no lifers do on the weekends? Obviously this. I love this man and I will miss his acting and the way he’s screwed with all of you! Can’t wait for the c.d.!

Miranda
January 8, 2009

Joaquin you will be missed on the big sreen!! I guess I’ll have to buy your cd. I enjoyed all your movies. My favorites were Ladder 49 and Walk the Line. I was so stoked that you sang your own lyrics. Good luck to your future success.

Norma
November 21, 2008

Joaquin Phoenix is a GREAT actor. Or, he was, atleast. I’ll miss his acting. I wish he would stay an actor, but, hey, what can I do? Nothing… Singing…A very interesting career turn… I’ll keep a lookout for his songs.

Juliana
November 15, 2008

Joaquin Phoenix is a great actor. Or…he was, atleast. I don’t he should stop, but, hey, can I do anything? No. Singing. Interesting turn in his career… I’ll keep a lookout for his songs.

Juliana
November 15, 2008

Andy wrote: “I love Joaquin Phoenix great acter great singer. But his under something bab. And one day we will lose him.”
What does that even mean?? Are you speaking english?

Carrie
November 4, 2008

I love Joaquin Phoenix great acter great singer. But his under something bab. And one day we will lose him.

andy
November 4, 2008

I love Joaquin Phoenix great acter great singer. But his under something bab. And one day we will lose him.

andy
November 4, 2008

i love joaquin phoenix. he is such a great
actor, and i just know that he will make it big as a singer too. -lori

lori
November 3, 2008

I loved walk the line and I think he would be wonderful as a singer I would buy his CD….

Anonymous
November 1, 2008

Wow, what a turd. I’m so sick of these engrats! Making millions playing cowboys and indians isn’t enough. Now he has dillusions of rock star. What a whacko. He could barely sing in “walk the line” ruined the movie for me. Phoenix is no Cash for sure. Oh yeah he learned to play guitar on set. What a load this guy is. Yo, Phoenix if you want to retire just retire please don’t subject us to yet more crappy “i bought my record deal with fame”, actor turned musician garbage. Please just go away maybe back to a hippie commune where morons like you are bred. You are not a southern po’ boy gone off to the big city. You’re an over paid spoiled brat who has no concept of real life and what people have to go through. Used to dig your performances now you just make me mildy disgusted.

David
November 1, 2008

I saw the video, he seemed mad when the reporter laughed in disbelief and said “are you serious?” He seemed very upset.

lynn
October 30, 2008

He is a very talented actor. He was good in Walk the Line and Gladiator. I wish him luck in any venture he decides.

That said, he is a screwball for being a part of the fringe animal rights movement.

Glen
October 29, 2008

To the guy who says he’s gross with a hair lip, ahhhhh he is soooooo “HOT” Are you kidding me? And yes he can sing “walk the line” Fabulous! Apparently you have not seen it or your a man and a gross one at that lol

Alicia
October 29, 2008

Joaquin just learned to play the guitar while filming Walk the Line. It will be a stretch for him to make money in music but he doesn’t need any. He is having fun so let him be. Besides his brother, he just lost a good friend in Heath Ledger and the beloved Phoenix family agent Iris Burton. I am sure River is so happy for his brother.

Mark
October 29, 2008

Wow, who even cares. The only good movies he was ever in were Parenthood with Steve Martin and Gladiator. Let him rot into obscurity

Zac
October 29, 2008

Joaquin is way to young an actor to retire! The caliber of his performances are nothing short of excellent. Hopefully he’ll return after this music faze is over.

Bridget
October 29, 2008
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