Joaquin Phoenix has certainly wowed audiences with his masterful performances in films like in Joker, Walk the Line and Her. His big-screen ventures aside, though, it's hard to forget one of his small-screen appearances, as he's linked to one of David Letterman's funniest talk show moments. At the time, the star appeared completely in character to promote his mockumentary, I’m Still Here. 16 years after that notoriously disastrous interview, the 2020 Academy Award winner is trying to explain what was going on in his head.
Back in 2009, Joaquin Phoenix looked and acted unrecognizable on The Late Show with David Letterman. Wearing dark shades covering his eyes and sporting a straggly beard, the Gladiator actor appeared very expressionless as he spoke to the host about retiring from acting to become a hip-hop artist. Originally thought to be a true documentary, I’m Still Here (which is streamable with a Prime Video subscription) covers that supposed career change, which involves him working with Diddy.
