However, Phoenix revealed that shedding the weight a second time for Joker ... but at one point told reporters he lost “47 pounds” before quickly adding, “No, I’m joking.

Joaquin Phoenix took his weight loss to the extreme in preparation for ... deprivation he endured affected his eating habits well after he hit his goal. “Once you reach the target weight ...

Joaquin Phoenix has, once again ... MORE: Nicole Kidman's teeth transformation in before-and-after photos — what has she had done? His other A-list clients include Ben Affleck, Halsey, Lindsay ...

Joaquin Phoenix has opened up about his dramatic weight loss for Joker 2 ... which sees Lady Gaga join the cast as Harley ...