Joaquin Phoenix arrested at Jane Fonda's protest against climate change at Washington DC

Superhit Hollywood film Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix was arrested by police on Friday evening in Washington DC for his participation in actor-turned-climate-activist Jane Fonda's Fire Drill Friday protests against climate change. actor took part in a march along with hundreds of protestors and also gave a speech about effects of meat and dairy industries on climate change. arrests were reportedly made for unlawful demonstrations and for causing an obstruction by creating a crowd.

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Joaquin Phoenix has always been a staunch supporter of animal rights and conservation.  actor joined climate change protests to take part in 'Fire Drill Fridays' where all activists gar outside US Capitol Hill building every Friday demanding attention from those in power to act and address issues of environmental crises. Apart from Joaquin Phoenix, or actors like Martin Sheen, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Susan Sarandon were also present in protest.

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Joker star had been all over news recently for his big win at Golden Globes awards as Phoenix won Best Actor award for his performance in DC film Joker. He also ensured that menu at award ceremony is vegan and made from local produce. Joaquin has been associated with veganism and its link to climate change, and last year he was seen urging his fans to turn to a vegan diet and take up new year’s resolution of ‘Veganuary,’ where he asked everyone to go vegan for first month of year. 

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' greatest actor'

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is one of most talked-about movies in recent times. It was critically acclaimed and was a big hit at box-office. While speaking to an international media outlet, director of movie said that he could t have imagined role played by anyone else and added that he is greatest actor.  44-year-old Joaquin had physically exerted himself to play role. He also lost around 52lbs to play character. 

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