Fact 1
Joaquin Phoenix’s birth name was Joaquin Rafael Bottom but throughout his life he has always been called by some interesting nicknames inculuding Kitten, Joaq, and Leaf.
Fact 2
Joaquin’s older brothers are named River Phoenix and Rain Phoenix. As a child Joaquin decided that he wanted his family to call him “Leaf”. He came up with the idea while raking leaves and said that he wanted a nature-related name same as his older siblings.
Fact 3
Joaquin Phoenix is a staunch vegan. His beliefs run so far that he refuses to wear costumes in his films that are made of animal skins.
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