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When preparing for the “Joker” sequel, Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix admits it was a struggle to stay fit for the film.
During a press conference for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Phoenix revisited his controversial diet and said it was more difficult to maintain the second time around.
“Iâm not going to talk through specifics of the diet, because I just think nobody wants to hear that. But this time, it felt a bit more complicated just because there was so much dance rehearsal that we were doing, which I didnât have last time,” Phoenix said at the Venice Film Festival, according to Variety.
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Joaquin Phoenix, 49, revealed at the Venice Film Festival that it was “difficult” to diet for his upcoming sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux.” (Getty Images)
“So, it felt a bit more difficult, but it is safe⦠youâre right, Iâm now 49, I probably shouldnât do this again. This is probably it for me.”
Phoenix referred to his diet regimen in 2019 when he revealed he lost more than 50 pounds to play the DC comic villain, Arthur Fleck.
 “I probably shouldnât do this again. This is probably it for me.”
He continued and praised his co-star Lady Gaga, born with the name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, about how she transformed her physical appearance for the film.
“Stefani also lost a lot of weight. I remember when I first met you in rehearsals, and then you went away⦠when you came back, you lost a lot of weight. It was really impressive.”
Joaquin Phoenix applauded co-star Lady Gaga for her “impressive” weight loss. (Getty Images)
The pop star replied, “I think we transformed into our characters over a period of time, and we continued to hone in every kind of detail.”
Although Phoenix couldnât recall how much weight he lost for the sequel, he explained why it was difficult to discuss his transformation.
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“I know I was responsible last time for talking about it, but itâs difficult to do so, that becomes your obsession, because youâre working the entire time to get to a certain weight,” Phoenix remarked.
“So, then you end up talking about it, and then it just sounds like an actor going on and on about how much weight they lost. By the end of that run, I was so sick of myself and angry at myself for making such a big deal about that part, because you just do what youâre f—ing supposed to do. So, this time I was like, âIâm not going to do that.'”
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(L-R) Todd Phillips, Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix attend the “Joker: Folie à Deux” red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival. (Getty Images)
The actor then quipped about how much weight he lost.
“It was 47 pounds,” and added, “No, Iâm joking. I donât know.”
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Joaquin Phoenix is reprising his role as “Joker” in the movie sequel. (AP Images)
In 2019, Phoenix shared how he completely transformed his body to play his character the Joker in the Todd Philipsâ movie.
“It wasnât an apple a day. No, youâve also got lettuce and steamed green beans,” he joked at the time during an interview with Access Hollywood.
The Golden Globe-winner also said he made sure he lost weight in a safe and manageable way.
“Itâs something Iâve done before, and you work with a doctor regimented and overseen and safe,” he explained.
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But Phoenix said director Phillips didn’t make his extremely strict diet any easier.
“Todd did have these f—ing pretzels that I love. And heâd just have bags of them in his office. And that was difficult.”