Joaquin Phoenix has set off marriage speculation after referring to Rooney Mara as his ‘wife’ during a recent podcast interview. The actor hinted at a possible secret marriage during an episode of the Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso podcast, which aired on September 29. Phoenix discussed his emotional Oscars speech in 2020 when he won the Best Actor award for his role in Joker, revealing that the speech was influenced by conversations with his mother and ‘wife.’
While Phoenix didn’t explicitly confirm the marriage status, his comments have sparked rumours about a potential secret wedding between him and Mara. The Independent has reached out to representatives for Phoenix and Mara for clarification on this matter.
The couple first met on the set of the film “Her” in 2013 but started dating in 2017 while working on “Mary Magdalene.” They got engaged privately in 2019. Phoenix previously admitted in a 2019 Vanity Fair interview that he didn’t initially like Mara when they first met, but their relationship blossomed over time.
In 2020, Mara and Phoenix welcomed their first child, whom they named River after Joaquin’s late brother who tragically passed away in 1993. Phoenix has been open about his parenting approach, mentioning in a 2021 interview that he aims to educate his children about his vegan beliefs but will not impose them forcefully.
Mara recently revealed her second pregnancy during the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. The couple reportedly welcomed their second child in September 2024. The news of another addition to their family has brought joy to their fans and followers who continue to support the couple in their journey through parenthood.
As the speculation around their marital status continues to swirl, fans are eagerly awaiting any confirmation or announcement from the couple themselves regarding their relationship status. Stay tuned for more updates on Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara’s relationship as the story unfolds.