Joaquin Phoenix marked the Oscars 2020 by winning the Sesame for Best Actor for his performance in

Joker

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But by the time his name sounded in the room, the actor was simply paralyzed at the idea of ​​having to make a speech.

“I didn't want to get up and go anywhere and do anything.

I was not excited about this opportunity.

It's just not who I am.

I was filled with fear.

I was in this situation and there was a part of me that just wanted to say, “Thank you very much, very well, have a nice evening”.

But I felt like I had to do it… If I'm here, I can't just thank my mother, ”he admitted in an interview with The Sunday Times.

Towards redemption

And yet, Joaquin Phoenix managed to deliver a speech as sincere as it is touching.

“I've been a junk my whole life.

I have been selfish.

At times I have been cruel, difficult to live with, and I am grateful that many of you in this room have given me a second chance.

And I think that's where we're all at our best, when we support each other.

Not when we exclude each other for our past mistakes, but when we help each other grow, when we help each other, when we guide ourselves to redemption.

This is what is best for humanity, ”he said on the big night.

And to end with a quote from his late brother, River Phoenix: “Help with love and peace will follow”.

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