Joaquin Phoenix Opens Up About His Vegan Dad In Rare Extended Interview

Joaquin Phoenix opened up about his vegan father in a rare extended interview on Theo Von's This Past Weekend podcast. Phoenix described his father as a "complicated dude" with various qualities, including being a "s*** kicker" and a "f***ing hippie" who was vegan. He also spoke about his late brother, River, who was a guiding light in the family and the first to take up acting.

In addition to discussing his family, Phoenix also talked about the importance of speaking up for human rights and shared his views on animal rights and climate issues. He has been vocal about these topics in recent years, using his platform as a high-profile actor to amplify activist messages. Phoenix emphasized the urgent need for action in addressing the link between the meat and dairy industry and climate change.