Updated 13 January 2020 at 12:52 IST
Joaquin Phoenix wins big at Critics' Choice Awards 2020, calls mother 'inspiration'
Joaquin Phoenix recently bagged the Best Actor Award for his performance in Joker at the Critics Choice Awards, where the actor delivered a heartwarming speech.
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It seems like Joaquin Phoenix is currently on cloud nine, as the actor is sweeping awards and accolades at every award function for his performances as Arthur Fleck in Joker. After stealing the show in the recently held Golden Globes 2020 Awards ceremony, Joaquin Phoenix won the hearts of masses with his winning speech at the recent Critics' Choice Awards 2020. The actor also revealed his inspiration on the show. Here are the details.
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Joaquin Phoenix considers his mother as an inspiration
The recently held Critics Choice Awards 2020 witnessed the who’s who of the glamour and entertainment industry in presence, donning their best attires. From Laura Dern to Brad Pitt, many celebrities took home their winning trophies for their outstanding contributions to the film industry in 2019. Joaquin Phoenix took home the award for the Best Actor for his performance in Joker. While delivering his winning speech, the actor revealed that his mother, Heart Phoenix is his inspiration. Expressing his gratitude towards Heart Phoenix, the actor added that his mother never gave up on him even when self-pity left him astray. The actor also thanked Heart Phoenix for motivating him to defeat odds and supporting him relentlessly.
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Congrats to #JoaquinPhoenix for winning the @CriticsChoice Award for Best Actor for his role in @jokermovie. #joker #JokerMovie pic.twitter.com/BnprLT2TGW
— Critics' Choice (@CriticsChoice) January 13, 2020
A huge congratulations to #JoaquinPhoenix for his #CriticsChoice win for @jokermovie pic.twitter.com/9khmMkMoxV
— Critics' Choice (@CriticsChoice) January 13, 2020
Fans react:
Congrats to #JoaquinPhoenix on his #CriticsChoice win for Best Actor for #Joker and #ReginaKing for her #CriticsChoiceAward win for Best Actress Drama Series for #Watchmen pic.twitter.com/2Vc9XeqoMO
— What’s The Focus? Podcast (@WhatsTheFocus) January 13, 2020
The absolute best acting in the history of cinema, IMO. There’s never been anything like it. Well earned.
— 🆘 In Search of a Lost Chord (@WertherGreene) January 13, 2020
Beautiful speech! 👌🏾💚Congratulations #JoaquinPhoenix #CriticsChoiceAwards2020 #CriticChoiceawards #Joker #MentalHealthAwareness pic.twitter.com/JOw91Eogqm
— Ubax 🌱 (@flowerlust333) January 13, 2020
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Published By : Tarun Nair
Published On: 13 January 2020 at 12:52 IST