Published 20:06 IST, January 21st 2020

Joaquin Phoenix comforted pigs at L.A. slaughterhouse after SAG award win

Joaquin Phoenix was spotted at a slaughterhouse trying to feed water to the pigs just moments after winning the SAG award. Read further ahead to know more

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Joaquin Phoenix is kwn for animal rights activism and proactively working for cause. actor has been vocal about his beliefs about veganism and he took to st at SAG Awards to address this issue. actor thanked SAG Awards for ir contribution upon winning award.

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Joaquin Phoenix comforted pigs at L.A. slaughterhouse after SAG award win

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actor was supposedly seen on Sunday amidst festivities of Screen Actor Guild Awards where he comforted and offered water to pigs. actor took time off his schedule to offer water to pigs at a Los Angeles slaughterhouse. actor took home SAG Award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for his performance in Joker.  After winning prestigious accolade actor rushed to join ors at movement hosted by Los Angeles Animal Save.

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In a vlog posted on social media, Joaquin can be heard quoting that most people are unaware of torture and murder that goes around in meat industry. actor remarked that he has seen what it is like to be in a slaughterhouse hence he felt like he should be part of movement. actor furr continued to expose meat industry by mentioning that y are a lie and must be exposed for what y are. He urged people to voice ir opinions and mentioned it to be an obligation to speak out on such issues.

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actor also mentioned that many have been really receptive towards his activism and have joined him. actor mentioned re is a change happening and it is becoming undeniable. actor said that regardless of its slow approach movement is spreading and having an impact. actor called himself blessed to be part of movement with people, and help to feed water to animals.   

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20:06 IST, January 21st 2020