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I'm vomiting days before I start shooting a new movie.

Joaquin Phoenix

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Joaquin Phoenix
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 28
Activist
Actor
Animal Rights Advocate
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Film Actor
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Music Video Director
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