Joaquin Phoenix Has A, Uh, Soiled and Fiery Pet Identify For Rooney Mara
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Joaquin Phoenix is right here to remind you in regards to the fiery ardour he has with Rooney Mara.
On the Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant’s Tribute Gala, the actor was compelled to present a speech after being offered with an award even he does not suppose he earned. “I do not know who’s actually giving me this award, who’s chargeable for this or why,” he advised the group. “And admittedly, I do not care. My publicist mentioned someone desires to present you an award and I mentioned, ‘I am in. Let’s do it.'”
The 44-year-old went to on to thank his household—his sisters, his mother and father, his late brother River Phoenix—for his or her affect and steering over the course of his decades-long profession. And, as he wrapped his surprisingly emotional handle, he threw in yet another particular shoutout. This time, to his main girl Rooney, who was seated within the viewers.
“One last item, someplace right here, I do not know the place, is a grimy dragon, and I need to rip its wings off and fasten a blanket and sleep with it perpetually,” he mentioned. “I really like you. Thanks.”
Ah, romance.
The fierce (and filthy?) pet identify appears to be a reference to her position within the 2011 crime thriller, The Woman With the Dragon Tattoo. ICYMI, she performed, nicely, the woman with the dragon tattoo. Get it?
Weeks earlier, Rooney accompanied her love of two years on the 2019 Venice Movie Pageant premiere of his upcoming flick, Joker. The 34-year-old shocked in a white Givenchy costume, which she paired with satin heels. If something, the ensemble gave off critical bridal vibes.
Certainly, the the notoriously non-public couple sparked engagement rumors earlier this yr when Rooney was noticed sporting a large diamond ring on that finger.
Alas, the duo have but to substantiate the thrilling information. However one factor is for positive: Their chemistry is on hearth.
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