Joaquin Phoenix is regarded by many to be the hottest actor in Hollywood at the monent..Eva Mendez, the beautiful model turned actress, is his frequent companion. Phoenix and Mendez only admit to being "good friends" ..Could that really be true??

Joaquin Phoenix has had a long, interesting history with his personal life and career. This biography will examine his early life, and how it helped shape his life and career.

Joaquin Phoenix has done many films, including "Walk the Line." In 2008, he decided to explore his musical talents further. What does he sound like, where did he come from, and what are the chances of hip hop success? Find out here.

Lots of actors today are either giving up their days jobs as actors or trying to add to their resumes by becoming singers. Julianne House, Jessica Biel and Joaquin Phoenix to name a few.

After Edward Norton was shown the door by Marvel Studios, an opening was created for a new actor to fill as the Incredible Hulk in the upcoming Avengers film. One of the main contenders: Joaquin Phoenix. Can he truly be the next Bruce Banner?

It is difficult to say what is the matter with Joaquin Phoenix these days. Is this talented Hollywood star an earnest, aspiring hip-hop musician?

With a scraggly beard, rambling senselessly on talk shows, and brawling at a Miami concert, Joaquin Phoenix has inspired rumors of drug abuse and mental illness. Today WTMX confirmed that it's all an act for his documentary filmed by Casey Affleck.

Casey Affleck's documentary about fellow actor and brother-in-law Joaquin Phoenix debuted at the Venice Film Festival Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. "I'm Still Here" traces Phoenix's retirement from acting and his attempts to become a rapper.

A look at the life of Joaquin Phoenix and his film career.

If you missed Joaquin Phoenix on David Letterman, you missed the funniest, shortest-longest interview of the decade.

Joaquin Phoenix has made headlines for bizarre reasons lately, as he may be giving up acting for a music career. A bearded, all in black Phoenix seemed to barely be there in an interview with David Letterman, furthering questions about his current state.

Looking at the reason why Joaquin Phoenix is retiring from acting so young.

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix has been acting bizarre lately. But Stiller's mocking of him at the 2009 Academy Awards was inappropriate and potentially harmful.

Is he serious?

Joaquin Phoenix weirded everyone out last night on David Letterman. However, Letterman is used to facing off bizarre celebrities. The most famous case is Crispin Glover's 1987 interview, in which he dressed up and nearly kicked Letterman in the face.

Billy Bob Thornton gave a weird, testy radio interview in Canada while trying to promote his band, and avoid any conversations about his acting. Thus, Thornton and Joaquin Phoenix's recent crazy interviews have been placed side by side.

Joaquin Phoenix's infamous David Letterman bit was rerun for the first time since it puzzled the public months ago. Today, Phoenix is continuing to either act nuts or carry on a long prank, with a new National Enquirer report alleging more odd behavior.

Get the scoop on Joaquin's latest bizarre incident. Joaquin's rapping gets heckled by a fan, prompting him to jump from stage into the crowd.

Letternan will probably never have Joaquin Rafael Phoenix on again.

Joaquin Phoenix's eccentric behavior baffles even the most loyal of fans...

Phoenix pursues a new dream.

It seems obvious that Joaquin Phoenix's career change is an act. But even when you are in on the gag, practical jokes can still pack a punch.

Odd change for star of "Walk the Line"

Or is he simply growing more wool under his chin?

A documentary chronicling Joaquin Phoenix's odd decision to transition from an actor to a hip-hop artist is due to hit multiplexes in September. This will no doubt cause some to wonder whether the film...