Joaquin Phoenix's Awkward Late Show Interview with David Letterman

[gossipdesperate]

but what was this all about?? was the whole thing a joke or???

[waynemichael4]

He is an actor for goods sake, n a GREAT one, did y'all forget that ? Goash !!!

[elseandortheother]

He is the epitome of a crunken curmudgeon

[8pablos8]

he starts talking like his fuckin cokehead brother

[TylerMontana]

I think I'm gonna grow my hair and beard like that. Joaquin made it cool...

[anirak37]

he is pretty anyway! a real fan

[inches40]

i bet you he's gona get shyt from eminem... haha.....

[zappyhod]

I think thats hilarious.

[whataname01]

Is he trying to pretend he's John Belushi the Blues Brother? Sure looks like it...

[MustacheVerra]

i like Joaquin Phoenix. i don't care what people say!

[dharmamelsf]

this looks staged. its got to be a joke!

[CaramelAquarius26]

ROTFLMAO!

[cameraperson]

I wish the camera wouldnt zoom all around constantly. Its just a weak mtv-circa-1987 device that dosnt work anymore. It makes it look amatuer not "hip."

[earthnuggets]

"He's funny... he's a funny douche."

[Himum87]

dude, not douche

[earthnuggets]

HURR DURR

[BIGJRFAN]

WOW!

[36inthemornin]

He'll think twice before popin pill befor letterman

[AmericanNights]

He farts at one point but it's cut from this clip. Look up,

JOAQUIN PHOENIX FARTS ON LETTERMAN

[jbiker155]

you guys are retarded,, hes not on cocaine. Or he would be jumping around and really twitchy.

[sugaritsa88]

I cannot understand you guys!... It's SOOO obvious that he's acting! The guy is hilarious!!

[kierg37]

He's definitely on drugs. That's sad.

[macdude509]

ben stiller was awesome at the oscars looking like joaquin phoenix!!! that made the show and of course Slumdog winning best picture. hugh jackmans musical was hella gay tho

[TheEpicBrad]

big foots scrotum :P

[coolgren]

berating someone on TV like that is uncalled for.

whether or not hes on drugs.

[IrrepressibleMisfit]

yeah you're right cacaine is crazy. way crazier than cocaine, fuckin idiot.

[Cellsolid]

lol.

[Jonstewart1234]

Letterman handled that really well. Funny man.

[VimesV]

still don't get it.

[dizzle5150]

cacaine is a hell of a drug

[gunitgim]

it couldn't have been cocaine. more like some type of sedative. probably some pills or something.

[liltd87]

as stated by rick james. lmao

[geraldrempe]

This homeless look doesn't look good on everyone. He looks like Bigfoot's scrotum.

[grogge11]

wow going down heath ledger path in a different way or hes gonna move to africa to find himself

[askfank]

LOL THATS FUNNY

[PuffyAmiYumi]

We have no idea what goes on in these people's lives, why does he have to be on drugs? What if he was distracted by something that upset him?

[PLASTICEXPLOSION]

Reminds me of Jim Morrison

[mohamedak47warrior]

ben stiller making fun of this is funny

[Buarawng]

Blame on crack.

[mastersword217]

kelli zink puts the "A" in anorexic.

[WCarnation]

i think he just wanted to do a funny interview

[sigug]

are there still people who are so dumb not to "get" this is a joke?

why would you put "awkward" in the title?

do you put awkard in a title for any other comedian performance out there?

[Dubya09]

since when is Joquin a comedian?

[PeaceNow91]

he is so on drugs. he has had a history on drugs so i bet you he is on it. or he is just making a mocumentery

[cochranexyz]

What the fuck is with this bullshit camerawork?

[CyrosStaxx]

is this guy on drugs?

[NuxBloodhoof]

I think the real problem was he wanted to tell Dave to fuck off but couldn't bring himself to go that far. Can't blame him...

[regrep]

he`s just an idiot that is a very poor actor. the only reason he ever got started in that buiness was because his brother was so talented. he has no musical abilty what so ever.

[edub272]

dudes on drugs... i would guess tripping, either shrooms or acid, here's why:

- sunglasses (cover dialated pupils, it would be obvious if he was tripping, like saucers)

- couldn't hold lengthy conversation (impossible to keep a train of thought when tripping)

- The whole beard thing at the beginning kinda seemed like he geeked out.

but who knows maybe it was for one of his movies or somethin

[theclax2003]

I have one thing to say only a few here might understand!! "Sitting on the park bench!"

[rolvf]

Yeah and playing the flute...standing on one leg.

[sageharris]

High? No way, he's just calling for atention.

[BeforeIHadWings]

Say No To Drugs, Kids.

[ProbablyDying]

I am usually one to overlook the disturbing traits in an individual, but the women  in the orange shirt in the beginning is outstanding groteque looking. He face makes me have to look away as my eyes quiver and sore.

[sjmunoz]

this just can't be man ! this guys is preparing something that no one knows about. i cant believe he just changed that way without any reason . he was one of my favorite actors .what a shame !

[Botation]

what the freaking god is he on... This can't be from just weed... No freaking way

[ShadowPrometheus]

Damn, he's high as a kite

[ArseFaceDelicious]

one word...Oscar

[Crystalw01]

He doesnt want to put on a show, this is the point he doent want to act any more.

"Joaqin dont worry I get it"

Pass the L.......you still in my good books.

[OneLakhota]

Hate to teabag this.. but I will..

That is what Letterman gets paid for to poke fun at people he believes can take it. But, Joaquin Phoenix is all shot out anymore it seems. Clearly his rap is hurting.. I mean come on. He is slowly losing touch with reality. He needs a good kick in the ass. Who ever told him to leave the movies and write music is stranger then he is. And if he keeps rolling the way he is going.. he will be the next kid on the sidewalk outside Depps Place. Wake Up Dude!

[crapcrap86]

I think he was just playing the akward role. Actors are hardly ever going to be in their natural state in front of the camera. Its hard for me to imagine that he was not calculating his actions on a popular show like Letterman.

[learning2breathe2]

damn he was highhhhhhh

[BeyondInfinit]

i tink he juss started smoking GOOD weed

[caosonha]

Joaqin Phoenix he didn't look like to be pretend dumb in the video.

[TyphoidHippo]

What?!

[pat413]

right at 0:47 you can see dave wants to knock his block off

[redmustang03]

There's three possibilities of what his mental state was that night.

1. He was high as a kite

2. He was wasted

3. He's just plain weird.

[buddyrebel]

Was this setup??? I just can't believe Letterman would do that.

[Tregen300]

god david letterman is such an ass! i can't believe him seriously he was the same way with marilyn mason when he interviewed him. making all these snide jokes and rude comments just because hes acting different.

[TheRealPDizzle]

he did it on purpose

[devildog199920]

jim morrison possessed

[NaturalDeesaster]

I don't feel sorry for anyone who consciously takes drugs--no "poor Joaquin is too famous." Get some help Joaquin--you're not invincible. 12 Steps really work. Anyone who feels sorry for the rich guy with too much money he has to buy drugs--get a f-- life!!

[cemetery1]

He's high duhhh.

[adge505]

he dont look so good. whats wrong wit him

[coldplayluva93]

I kind of worry for Joaquin, to be honest. I think he gets a lot of attention that he doens't really want- but he doesn't approach it like other celebrities.

Hes just kinda quite about it. I hope nothign bad

will happen to him... (don't even say about the beard please)

[redthe007man]

well he did 9 times better than any ordinary guy

[paris4la]

prince use to do interviews like that

[BeyondLame]

he looks like francis ford coopola

[Yerizzo]

watch, he's gonna come out with the #1 rap album

[opie353]

oh snap.... he's on the same train that river was on! he's gonna end up dead in the street listening to johnny depp's crappy band outside a nightclub... high on persian brown and cough syrup....

[adacougdirector]

I have this awkward hunch that he's high?

[virgodrum]

come on Hautedragon....Karma...

[ledzepaudball]

I heard hes acting like this for a REALLY funny movie thats like a fake documentary thats gonna come out...is this true?

[noiserrr]

they're saying he's doing this for the documentary that his good friend casey afflec is doin..but i guess no one knows for sure. it would make sense though.

[aswanus909]

the trailer to the sequel to the epic game mass effect is out. search for it in youtube

[robbiemo10]

Seen that, looks much dopeness.

[PhinnyCobbler]

you bitch. show us the entire feed

[katoblue]

haunteddragon, what a nice person you are! I'm sure there's someone, somewhere hoping that you get hit by a truck

[Jollygrkgiant92]

I'm pretty sure this is probably just an act of his promoting his new documentary that his friend's doing...Or he's just promoting the movie he's starring in by acting like how he does in that movie...Just assumptions but I totally agree with

dream2shaker

[nataliabrooke22]

I heard it was a spoof idk seems too bizarre

[spiritslain]

57459D9A60D14A7

[dream2shaker]

I agree with dancer3492, I mean it is okay that people are concerned, obviously .. but we don't need to jump to conclusions about whether he is depressed, on drugs, or doing this as a joke. It's not like any of us no FOR SURE, so if he needs to be taken care of, that is what his family and friends are for. We should all stop making judgements and assumptions for now, at least until we find out what's really going on.

Either way, I think it's safe to hope he's doing alright in life.

[Jollygrkgiant92]

I totally agree...

[3monkeysmomma]

I think I saw him last week outside the city rescue mission!

[kingfini1]

this guy needs a nap and some sugar lol

[highlife899]

haha

[livigirl93]

haha i love how they made fun of him on the oscars!

[YouXKneekXIT]

Dood this is so Andy Kauffman....See Taxi ;)

[Bodogjoe]

I like the beard, hides his goofy ass face and cleft lip.

[dream2shaker]

That's just rude .. it's like making fun of a person whose face has been burnt or something .. it's not like he can help it. He's handsome anyway.

[sw0rd0fadvers1ty]

What a pile of moist, greasy shit. What was so awkward about that? Phoenix is undoubtedly an oddball, but the whole thing seemed to flow pretty naturally to me.

[ivaxnorris]

only because letterman kept the show from looking like a drying paint contest.

[sw0rd0fadvers1ty]

Haha, that's a good point, but I'm sure he welcomes characters on his show, even if they are goofy, mumbling oddballs.

[jenniferheartsriver]

i love you joaquin! :)

[chainsmokinchick]

it is soooo a joke ppl. He takes Hollywood so unseriously he likes to poke fun at it. Either way shave him and he's devilishly handsome!

[denka2000]

its a joke....

[taker980]

man fuck letterman from this clip all your see is letterman making fun of joaquin its an interview not a roast what a dick he wasnt even funny

[crazydafy]

it is a joke its for a moovie

[tim10o0o0]

Either he's being a pretentious 'tortured artist', or the man's not well. If it's the second one, his publicist shouldn't have let him on the show. If you feel like shit it wouldn't be easy with everyone laughing at you.

[Styleislife21]

hahaha

[HannibalFL86]

Hes high.. not mutated, Letterman is a douchebag anyways.

[saidiemai]

Shit, I hope he is taking the piss. I really don't want this to be real!

[gidva]

these people are exposed to tons of evil enviroments that hollywood has in their movies.

[SweetJulietta]

oh my god what happend to him??? :O

[poncho588]

damn this is so sad :(

[tuartino]

Joaquin Phoenix's dead junkie brother is haunting him,thats the reason he has gone mental.

[82olys]

I totally think that he is preparing for a role. I agree with he has a hard time not letting the real him through in this interview. I think the interview is hilarious.

[Treadsoftly14]

i agree, i think this is all a joke.

[yokey0ma0bob]

i hate that about the media, one person acts just a bit out of the ordinary and everyone laughs at them! Maybe he just wasn't in the mood for being put under the spotlight that night, he still answered teh questions...kinda...

[sinusfromnorth]

its an act, watch at 1:15, that smile is a confirmed act.. he fights hard not to smile.. and he quickly gets in the (junkie) role again.

[Jonas7100]

Medie stunt ! :D

[g2az]

anyone else think that he was just too tripped out on drugs

[Eliasthefilmmaker]

The Chick in the beginning of the clip looks like a fucking gimp. Right winged biotch

[Snotra]

Jack Black is on top my of my death watch, only because he would complete my formula, John Belushi, Chris Farley, combination. But after watching Joaquin on Letterman and this crap I am predicting another untimely hollywood death.

[Gggmanlives]

he's just after attention

[WilfredsBackUp]

Very Kaufmanesque.

[bzaluh]

Very similar to andy kaufman's type of bizzare humor. He propably developed the character after watching old footage of jim morrison being interviewed same beard and shades and slow to respond to the questions from the interviewer as if he was in a drug induced trance.

[GordonStudent]

I just saw this for the first time and there is no way I thought it was real for more than a few seconds, I mean listen to Letterman, it's OBVIOUS he is in on it. Good to see, can you imagine was a crazy ass joke that would be if he was serious? wow.

[briannaknt]

I must admit I didn't know while watching the interview the first time what was going on. It was only after hearing others talk about it that I found out he was in character for the interview. Very interesting! It was a hilarious interview.

[IWalkOnBothFeet]

It really makes me sad that some people think Pheonix is being serious. It's all an act. It's for a fake documentary he and Casey Affleck are making. It's not real people! For fuck sake do some research. I swear, sometimes people know nothing about films, and it pisses me off. This. Is. Not. Real.

[040981]

Ok while that's good to know, stop being a self righteous shit. Nobody is doing research on youtube videos. Enjoy your career at E!

[cotullaguy]

this is the funniest thing since andy kaufman...

[devoceans]

this man is an actor, and a very good one. He is playing the crowed. Now he is even more known than before.wink wink

[srachid79]

you guys are stupid if you think this was real, it was all an act, this was a smart way to advertise his new movie, he is more famous now.

[FrancieliMartins]

i agree with you!

[nickmyr23]

Wow you guys are going to feel stupid in 2010. You'll know what I mean.

[MasonTVonline]

why is SO strange? i dont get it...

we've seen some odd celebs out there but holy crap hes takin' it to another level.

good actor but jeez

[systemknot41]

what are u talking about.. hes just doing wtf he wants. Your weird for thinking thats weird.

[gio8284]

what the fuck is wrong with this guy??

[IGDogFighter]

Hmm...he's an actor...hmm...I don't know, if I were him, I wouldn't ruin my career this way. Maybe he just has a pretty hardcore sense of humour.

I think this is brilliant.

[Palermski]

what happened to him... i used to think he was a great actor now i just can't stand him.

[cpweddingvideography]

ha ha. check out: JOAQUIN PHOENIX IS PRESIDENT.

[shluupy]

This video is pretty cool, but you know what else is good? 96 oz lasagna. look it up.

[DurBanPoison420uh]

lol did you guys see ben stillers awkward joaquin phenix impression at the grammies? ive never laughed so hard at something on tv in my life

[topito2011]

It was the Oscars. LOL.

[DurBanPoison420uh]

lol yea thats wat i meant :p

[SasukeandSakuraRock]

I DID!! I was like "what is that" but after watching this i totally get it, even thought i didnt understand it was totally hilarious!! What was wrong with him?! I love him in most of his films he seemed so out of it!! LOL

[rodriclo]

it is ridiculous to take this seroiusly. the man is a professional actor, and is having fun. i cant believe the naivety of most people lol

[noneskull]

Joaquin was obviously inspired by Dave's beard of last year and wanted to impress him. Awesome. Give me back my bong.

[waitin4winter]

doesn't seem like an act to me

[Bennyliz]

That's what he wants you to think ;)

[xman5649]

Who gives a flying fickle F**K!!!!! Get a life people or get a reefer and you too can be like Phoenix. Probably came from his parents house and toked on a major doobie before he went on. Of course its an act! It 's show business!! DUH!!!!!

[sexyfi]

I think its all an act...watch this space...

[BandWagon07]

Awkward?

its an act...

[melr08]

he looked like he was just kidding, like playing around with david....trying to act snobbish...

[residue102]

i couldnt see anything wrong with him from this

[memos415]

Fake! He's doing this for a Mocumentary directed by Casey Affleck.

[BatemanDaPsycho]

Yep

[sexyfi]

totally agree!!

[barbcinque]

I saw a picture of Joaquin recently and he looked awful. He had deep dark undereye circles and he seemed nearly deranged. I feel very sorry for this man who is such a great talent.

[gulavel]

Yep, we will all laugh until he ends up on the floor in a pile of pills just like that guy who played the Joker on Dark Knight.

[thedonmarlo]

then we'll be like ... who was that guy again? and laugh even harder.

[ChannelMii]

Rachel366 = psyco!!

[Rachel366]

you guy's are fucking idiots. THIS IS NOT AN ACT. Joaquin Phoenix is seriously depressed and lost. The reason why he doesnt speak is because his mind is going 2000 miles a second and is sensitive to peoples reactions. He does need help, and the fact that dave and the audience all laugh at him was horrifying for him. People that egg special people on for laughs should fucking die. THIS IS A PHASE HE'S GOING THROUGH. FUCK YOU if you think this is funny