Congratulations to Joaquin Phoenix on his first Oscar win. Phoenix had been seen as the front-runner for the award heading into Sunday’s ceremony. This is his third time being nominated in this category.


Joaquin Phoenix has been speaking his mind as he’s made the rounds on the awards circuit. During his Golden Globes acceptance speech for his Best Actor win for Joker, he talked about climate change. Joaquin Phoenix is the Oscars 2020 winner for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Arthur Fleck in JOKER! Read the transcript. Joaquin Phoenix gave a weighty speech about commonalities, cows and second chances after winning the Oscar for lead actor Sunday night. His past nominations include leading roles in WALK THE LINE, THE MASTER and GLADIATOR.
Read the transcript. Joaquin Phoenix had the Oscars audience enthralled as he delivered a powerful Best Actor acceptance speech, choking back tears as he concluded with a sweet tribute to his late brother. “Joker” won the best original score Oscar as well, and is up for the night’s final prize, best picture.