Joaquin Phoenix Sparks Marriage Rumors by Calling Rooney Mara His "Wife"
Joaquin Phoenix recently caused a stir during an appearance on the Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso podcast. While discussing his 2020 Oscars speech, he mentioned Rooney Mara as his "wife," which has led fans to believe the couple might have secretly tied the knot. He said, "I was talking with my mom and my wife," referring to how Mara guided him in crafting his acceptance speech.
Relationship Timeline: Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara
How They Met: Phoenix and Mara met in 2012 while filming the movie Her, directed by Spike Jonze. Phoenix initially thought Mara disliked him due to her shy demeanor, but later realized she liked him too. They began as friends, frequently communicating via email.
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Starting to Date: The pair reconnected in 2016 while filming Mary Magdalene. Their relationship became public when they attended the Cannes Film Festival together in May 2017, where Phoenix won the Best Actor award for You Were Never Really Here.
Engagement, Family, and Future Plans
Engagement: The couple got engaged in 2019.
Growing Family: They welcomed their first child, River, in 2020 and recently announced that they are expecting their second child.
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