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Joaquin Phoenix to quit acting

, Prev Next Walk The Line star Joaquin Phoenix has revealed he plans to quit acting after appearing in latest flick Two Lovers. Why? A music career, of course.

Oh, Joaquin! Haven't you learned from your actor-turned-singer embarrassments that have come before you! Look at Russell Crowe! Keanu Reeves! Scarlett Johansson! Even Bruce Willis is decidedly non-badass as lead singer of The Accelerators (who?)

Guess Joaquin's Johnny Cash numbers in Walk The Line were lovely to listen to. But still, we'd much prefer to gaze at him on the big screen than hear him churn out earnest country tunes.

At a recent Paul Newman charity benefit, Joaquin let slip to Extra that he's done with being a thesp.

"I want to take this opportunity... also to give you the exclusive and just talk a little bit about the fact that this will be my last performance as an actor... I'm not doing films anymore," he told reporter Jerry Penacoli.

Shocked, the reporter replied, "Are you serious?"

Joaquin replied, "Yeah. I'm working on my music. I'm done. I've been through that."

Witnessing the exchange, actor Casey Affleck chipped in by telling Extra that "I don't think he's kidding. He's got music and stuff."

Joaquin's rep confirmed the news the next day, saying "That is what he told me."

Check out other actors trying to sing in MusicFIX's gallery below!



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User comments
Lol as soon as I become interested in him as an actor he decides to stop acting lol how annoying, Oh well I'll be buying his albums =P He is truly an inspiration good on him =D xoxo
so what maybe he was a singer before a actor
Hope Joaquin does well in his new endeavours, I have been a big fan of his acting since his early (and better)indie films(Clay Pidgeons). Walk The Line showcased another talent he has, i'm sure after that role, he had music bosses in his ear offering mega bucks to record some tracks. Strike while the iron's hot they say. I'm interested in hearing what he comes out with, best of luck to him. I know we'll see on the silver screen again.
Good on yeh mate im 100% behind you,go for it i always love WALK THE LINE and watch it over lots of time.I even sing along in the car with his cd playing,im looking forward to the new album.Keep it up buddy we only leave once.CHEERS
I'm so disappointed in Joaquin's decision to now go into music. He did so well in this movie, as well as all his other roles. He is so talented, sensitive actor and it will be a great loss to Hollywood! Still I wish him well, he does have a great voice! And he's so sexy
Music and Stuff??? More like PUFF and STUFF!!!! Can't believe it took him that long to find River's Stash. It's a real shame. BYE JOAQUIN xxxx
yes it would be a shame not to see joaquin phoenix up there on the big screen, after all he is an interesting actor. but if he wants to give it up for music why not? he is young and talented and if he becomes disenchanted with the music business i'm sure he would be more than welcomed back in hollywood. i wish him all the luck in the world, if he is as diligent and hard working as he is as an actor i'm certain he'll be successful as a singer.
I just loved him in Walk the Line, he is a fantastic actor, but if he decided to go on singing - I want tickets to see his show!!!!!!!!! He has a great singing voice and I wish him all the very best!!
em, it is called a Cleft LiP. It is considered an insult to compare the most commmon birth condition to that of a hare (rabbit).
his sooooo sexual! hahaha... and something about that hair lip turns me on! Stay on the big screen!!!

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