“Joaquin Phoenix Reveals the Shocking Secrets Behind His Grueling 50-Lb Transformation for ‘Joker’!”
Joaquin Phoenix has done it again! This time, he’s dropped an eye-popping 52 pounds—around 24 kilograms— for his role in the much-anticipated sequel to *Joker.* During a press conference at the Venice Film Festival on September 4, the 49-year-old actor gave us a peek into the rather controversial diet that’s become his signature for getting into character. I mean, who would’ve thought that the path to becoming a supervillain involves munching primarily on lettuce and steamed veggies? 🍃🥦
Reliving his past adventures in extreme weight loss, Joaquin reflected on his first stint as Arthur Fleck, where he emphasized the physical sacrifices that often come with embodying such complex characters. But this time around, with the added challenge of dance rehearsals for *Joker: Folie à Deux,* he found the whole thing a tad more demanding. In fact, he wittily dodged the specifics of his latest diet, thinking perhaps we’d rather not hear all about it—aren’t you curious though?
As he gears back up for another round of chaotic energy in this follow-up, you can’t help but wonder—just how far will he go for his art? Get ready, because *Joker: Folie à Deux* is premiering on October 4, and it promises to be a wild ride!Joaquin Phoenix lost 52 pounds (approximately 24 kilograms) for his latest role. The actor opened up about his controversial diet for the Joker’s sequel during a Venice Film Festival press conference on Wednesday (September 4). The dancing component of Joker: Folie à Deux made it reportedly harder to lose weight.
