Does Joaquin Phoenix eat meat? What does Joaquin Phoenix eat?

Joaquin Phoenix is a vegan and has been one for over 40 years. He is a vocal animal rights activist and has been involved in several campaigns to promote veganism and animal welfare.

During the preparation for his role in the movie “Joker”, Joaquin Phoenix followed an incredibly restrictive diet consisting of apples, lettuce, and steamed green beans under the supervision of a doctor.

Joaquin Phoenix had to consume only 500 calories a day, which is 2000 less than what an average person is required to have.  In 2018, Joaquin Phoenix portrayed Jesus in the biblical drama Mary Magdalene.

Joaquin Phoenix portrayed the title role in the historical drama Napoleon (2023). Phoenix received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Commodus in the historical drama Gladiator (2000).

Joaquin Phoenix won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for the psychological thriller You Were Never Really Here (2017). He also starred in the independent films C’mon C’mon (2021) and Beau Is Afraid (2023).

In 2003, Phoenix played the irresolute husband of a superstar skater in Thomas Vinterberg’s romance drama It’s All About Love.