Joaquin Phoenix revealed in a new interview that he was almost going to blow himself up after he attempted to light a cigarette after his car had overturned. Luckily, for him, German filmmaker Werner Herzog pointed out that his tank was leaking. Post this, the talented performer had the good sense to check into rehab in order to get rid of his reckless, lifestyle habits.
Joaquin Phoenix rose to more prominence after appearing in Todd Phillips's Joker. The role ultimately won him the Oscars for Best Actor while Brad Pitt walked away with the Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.