Joaquin Phoenix's Heroic Rescue | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original Air Date: 10/1/04) Joaquin Phoenix talks about exploding cars, hair envy, and grunting into a microphone.
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[@LvkeLavish]

This seems like one of Joaquin’s more genuine late night appearances. It’s refreshing.

[@siddhuangara]

That's probably because of how conan handles the interview and makes the guests comfortable in his space.

[@Thefent30]

the fact that Joaquin was much more comfortable with Conan than Jimmy Fallon is crazy

[@user-pi1lb4tf2f]

Why is it Crazy? Conan is one of the best.

[@samchen9951]

Man was born to do joker, it's really in his personality

[@whattheworldneedsiscreativ6421]

Jeez..., you do know that Joaquin Phoenix was already an acclaimed actor way before he even got the role of the Joker...?

[@Anneliese210]

Loved him in Ring of Fire and HER​@@whattheworldneedsiscreativ6421

[@Missjunebugfreak]

My favorite actor of his generation.

[@hahayess1865]

How about another joke Conan

[@kstepko]

*self deprecating humour and microphone fumbling*
“Well, we’re out of time. ‘Ladder 49’ opens this Friday.”

[@archstanton313]

Joaquin?

[@reecord2]

I think it was clear Joaquin doesn't like doing these kinds of things, so Conan was kind of helping it along

[@turkishjanitor3666]

Nah, Conan's too good of a host to receive this treatment

[@yenooc528]

Love Conan, but something must of been up with him at the start

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

❤ Love Joaquin and Conan ❤😂😅

[@63002]

Joaquin yes

[@lindawitt9063]

Shame Conan can’t let his guest talk without interrupting ALL the time. He has no manners.

[@asmrbuddha9033]

True story: one time Joaquin crashed his car while DUI and was saved from the wreck by Werner Herzog who then casually left the scene once the ambulance arrived

[@richjohnson8788]

He was NOT driving under the influence. His brakes gave out.

[@14AspenDrive]

Werner tells the story, and you can find it on youtube

[@richjohnson8788]

@@14AspenDrive His brakes gave out and the crash happened during the daytime. It had nothing to do with alcohol.

[@14AspenDrive]

@@richjohnson8788 i didnt say he was drunk

[@Elena-er7zp]

@@richjohnson8788that was the PR story at the time.
Joaquin checked himself into rehab after the car accident and has since spoken about why he did. During the time of “Walk the Line” success, he was partying way too much and his behavior was out of control so yeah - he was most likely under the influence of a substance when the accident happened.

[@3mileisland516]

TV has never, EVER lied...

[@danielleschumacher1120]

SLURP! That was a tasty Conan bit. I need more!

[@Romedanger]

This comment is so,,, Outta pocket 😂

[@balazsfejes8817]

2:32
I'm crying :D

[@Anneliese210]

Jaqy marry me ❤

[@SummerDream222]

Joaxin is really uncomfortable to watch 😮

[@yenooc528]

Bit rude init

[@YodatheHobbit]

I am not uncomfortable watching him at all. Try increasing your tolerance for humanity.

[@rodomolina7995]

How? Lol

[@richjohnson8788]

Your spelling is much more uncomfortable. Who the hell is Joaxin?

[@dellsbells100]

You must be joking. This was one of his "easy" interviews.