Why Was 'Joker' Star Joaquin Phoenix In Police Custody?
In recent months, people have aired their views on political, entertainment and economical situations happening in the country. There are a lot of controversies happening on social media, and most times, celebrities are in the midst of it. It is true that everyone has his or her own opinion, but what happens when you are arrested for such opinions. The internet is blazing hot since "Joker" star, Joaquin Phoenix was arrested after involving himself in a peaceful protest outside the walls of the Capitol.
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The actor is part of many charity organizations, such as; The Art if Elysium, HEART, Amnesty International and Peace Alliance. He is also a sworn advocator for the rights of animals all over America.
The actor is a strong believer that animals have rights to, especially to names and he is not backing down on his beliefs.
The actor, who is on a daily vegan diet is of the opinion that both humans and animals have to go through ethical treatment. This is why he has signed up for "PEFTA."
Many Hollywood stars have decided to risk everything they have to air their thoughts out on social media and in public. However, some of these actions can be counted as an offence against the law. Recently, Joaquin Phoenix was taken into custody by the police because he was one of the protesters at the Capitol. Reports also revealed that Phoenix has been charged with three major offenses; obstruction, repression and disturbance. Fans have been asking questions about the arrest on social media, but so far, no additional news has come up.
Joaquin Phoenix was born on October 28, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He began his acting career in television alongside his brother and sister, and landed his major film role in 1986, in a movie titled "SpaceCamp." After many years in the movie line, he ventured into music as a music video director. He later bagged a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.
Phoenix has become a force to be reckoned and recently, he surprised the world with his extraordinary acting skills in a film titled "Joker."
Over the years, Phoenix has publicly shown his flair for activism. Although he has had major struggles in his personal life, the actor still continues to show support to goals. The actor once struggled with substance abuse and popularity, and this affected his family. The actor once revealed that he panics every time he is trying to film a movie because he experiences fear, especially during an awards ceremony. However, he has not relented in pursuing his beliefs no matter what it would cost him.
