More than 15 years ago, Joaquin Phoenix was responsible for one of the internet’s earliest viral moments when he appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman in character. The Oscar winner recently recounted his “horrible” Feb. 11, 2009 appearance on the talk show, which came after he did the pre-interview in character for his Casey Affleck-helmed mockumentary I’m Still …
Read More »
Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix has finally explained why he appeared in his combative rap persona during his infamous Late Show With David Letterman interview in 2009 as he was promoting his high-concept mockumentary, I’m Still Here. Phoenix was back on The Late Show Tuesday night, this time with host Stephen Colbert, to promote his new film, Ari Aster’s Eddington, marking …
Read More »
Joaquin Phoenix deeply regrets his infamous David Letterman interview. The “Joker” actor, 50, appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Tuesday and looked back on the infamous exchange he had with Letterman, 78, in the same NYC studio over 15 years ago. At the time, Phoenix was promoting his 2010 mockumentary “I’m Still Here,” which followed him retiring from …
Read More »
Joaquin Phoenix was the guest of honor on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday night, marking his first appearance on the late-night staple since his infamous 2009 interview with Dave Letterman and subsequent on-air apology the next year. The Oscar winner memorably appeared on Letterman’s “Late Show” in character (shaggy hair, untamed beard and all) from his mockumentary …
Read More »