So that’s the reason behind the scruff! Mystery solved.
Joaquin Phoenix doesn’t want to be seen as a sex symbol anymore. He’s now going on record to tell the world why he’s gone back to basics.
People have called me a sex symbol in the past, but it’s very
much an effort. People know me as this kind of thing and in some ways I don’t know that this
is my look.It’s been important for me to just do something that’s extreme – that really
separates me from that public Joaquin Phoenix persona, whatever the f***
that is.
Though there is one other option as to why he’s disregarded he’s looks completely. 
Or maybe I’m just lazy.
What if it were a female celebrity who had just completely stopped with any superficial upkeep the way Joaquin has? Can you imagine the backlash?!?
Photos by Bauer Griffin.
I just can’t help but remember all the hotness that’s underneath that pile of dirty laundry. and since it’s all a hoax.. there is still hope!
Wow, talk about ego. I’ve never heard him referred to as a sex symbol? I haven’t ever found him attractive.
don’t worry …you are not
HAHA, i agree with everyone else… “excuse me, but when were you ever referred to as a sex symbol…?”
I’ve never heard Joaquin referred to as a sex symbol. Perhaps it’s just his ego he’s trying to beat.
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I never thought of him as a sex symbol.
oh I did! especially when he played a firefighter in ladder 49..!
He’s always been kinda ‘meh’. losethatgirl blog
I think he thinks too much.
Please bring sexy back, Joaquin!
Congrats, you achieved it! And I thought you were so hot.
His name has never crossed my mind as being a sex symbol.
Was he ever considered a sex symbol?? I never heard that. I think someone was being very kind.
I’ve never thought of hime as a sex symbol, he just seems like one of those guys who has a big ego to make up for some smaller parts.
What morons…what are you, 12? Joaquin has never considered himself a sex symbol, it was Hollywood that tried to make him something he’s not and now he’s saying f**k you to that Hollywood crap and being his own person for once. Why can’t you respect that? Go back and read the whole interview…if you’re able.
Ick never once in this life did I think this guy had anything let alone sex appeal.
I actually think he looks HOT like this. But, im also not into the “pretty boy” type. I like ‘em metalled out, if you don’t know what I mean, too bad
Well Joaquin, your wish came true…no one thinks that anymore
He bores me. And I also think this is all a stunt.
I think that explains Olsen girls transformation from hot to ugh, but, I think Joaquin’s motivation is PR.
he doesn’t have to worry about that at all. ribbit.
Anymore? Who the hell said he was one? This guy is the personification of Hollywood……absolutely out of touch with reality and the world around him.
Was he ever? This guy is only famous because of his brother, River.
Mission. Accomplished.
the pretty woman lady kind of did….she didnt shave and is all hippy
since when? he was never sexy!!