The work of Oscar-nominated writer-director Mike Mills (20th Century Women, Beginners) has always been grounded in an inescapable sense of empathy — for the world, the people who live in it, and the characters he crafts a film around…

How can artists respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? Joaquin Phoenix's much-ridiculed Oscar acceptance speech actually suggests an answer.

Makeup designer Nicki Ledermann took the concept of the Joker's look from Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips and then made it say everything.

What will Joaquin Phoenix say? What will Billie Eilish and Janelle Monáe sing? Five questions ahead of the 2020 Oscars.

Before the Oscars on Sunday, watch the wildly different and entertaining acceptance speeches Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix have made this awards season.

"Joker" isn't the movie I'd give Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for, but his greatness as an actor can't be denied.

Joaquin Phoenix gave a weighty speech about commonalities, cows and second chances after winning the Oscar for lead actor Sunday night. Read the transcript.

Joaquin Phoenix, who discussed animal cruelty in his acceptance speech, was one of several famous vegans at the Oscars, including Billie Eilish.

Eco fashion was among the big style statements and trends at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday in Hollywood.

TV highlights for May 10-16 include Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker" plus the "Feeding America Comedy Festival," "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume 2" and "Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020"

He's a passionate animal rights advocate and ardent vegan. Joaquin Phoenix proved that he was dedicated to the cause, as he left SAG Awards festivities early to attend a vigil for pigs on Sunday.

British fashion designer Stella McCartney, who hails from Lambeth, London has been mocked for for suggesting Joaquin Phoenix was a 'winner' after he pledged to wear the same tux.

Joaquin Phoenix won the Actor in a Leading Role gong at Sunday's Academy Awards - and that was just the start of his big night.

Laura Dern and Joaquin Phoenix were joined by their mothers at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday night.

Joaquin Phoenix was filmed rescuing the cow and her calf from the Manning Beef slaughterhouse in Los Angeles the day after he accepted his best actor Oscar for Joker.

Joaquin Phoenix was spotted Tuesday leaving karate class barefoot and clutching a black belt. Sources confirmed to DailyMail.com that Phoenix has earned his black belt.

The Academy Award-winning actors were once the best of friends, but their friendship fell apart under the weigh of Casey's 2017 split with Joaquin's sister Summer Phoenix.

Beyonce was slammed on Twitter for being pretty much the only person who didn't stand for Joaquin Phoenix when he won a Golden Globe and she didn't. 

The actor, 45, declared: 'I love you' to the stunning actress, 34, as he scooped the Golden Globe award for Best Performance for Joker at the Beverly Hilton hotel, California on Sunday.

Joaquin Phoenix, 45, and fiancée Rooney Mara, 34, were decidedly casual on Tuesday, when the couple donned sweats to walk their dogs in Los Angeles.

The 45-year-old actor scooped the coveted honour for his efforts in Joker, but took the opportunity to address the lack of diversity in the entertainment industry on Sunday.

The World War I masterpiece took home seven gongs, which included Best Film, Director, Outstanding British Film, Special Visual Effects, Cinematography and Production Design.

Attempting to use royal protocol, the actor, 45, awkwardly curtsied to the Duke of Cambridge who can be heard saying: 'Lovely to meet you'.

Director Todd Phillips has borrowed from many neo-noir Hollywood films for Joker. Joaquin Phoenix's performance has made it an excellent film.