Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor: I have been a scoundrel all my life, grateful for a 2nd chance

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Last night, Joaquin Phoenix won big at the 2020 Academy Awards taking home best actor for his role as Arthur Fleck in Joker. Giving an impassioned speech against the dairy industry, and paying tribute to his late brother, River Phoenix, his name quickly began to trend worldwide. With more than one million Google searches yesterday alone, it seems everyone is keen to know more about the actor.

Joaquin Phoenix honored his late brother River Phoenix during his acceptance speech at the Academy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 9).While accepting the best actor Oscar for his performance in Joker, Phoenix touched on a number of issues including cancel culture, animal activism, racism and gender equality before quoting a song lyric written by his brother, who passed away from a drug overdose outside Los Angeles' famed Viper Room in 1993 at the age of 23.

Joaquin Phoenix accepted the 2020 Oscar for best actor at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night.In his speech, he called out injustices in the world and himself for being "selfish" and "cruel at times." During multiple moments throughout his acceptance, Phoenix received a standing ovation from the audience and even teared up toward the end when he spoke about a lyric his brother wrote.Phoenix's best actor Oscar win marks the second time an actor has won for playing the Crown Prince of Crime.

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix championed a string of progressive causes as he used his best actor acceptance speech to rally against the dairy industry.

Something to celebrate! Joaquin Phoenix won his first Academy Award on Sunday, February 9, following his October 2019 Joker performance.

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Joaquin Phoenix is no stranger to the spotlight! The Joker star, 45, got his start in television alongside his late brother, River Phoenix, and sister Summer Phoenix, and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most recognized names in Hollywood.

If Oscars voters cast their ballots in line with YouTube movie fans, Joaquin Phoenix-starrer “Joker” will be the winner on Sunday.