The film Beau Is Afraid, starring Joaquin Phoenix, was released.

Joaquin Phoenix was involved in a car accident due to brake failure. He was helped by German filmmaker Werner Herzog.

Joaquin Phoenix checked himself into rehab to be treated for alcoholism.

River Phoenix, Joaquin's brother, died of a drug overdose outside The Viper Room in West Hollywood.

Joaquin Phoenix was born as Joaquin Rafael Bottom in San Juan, Puerto Rico.