Joaquin Phoenix Refers to Rooney Mara as Wife

Joaquin Phoenix has sparked speculation about his marital status after referring to his longtime partner, Rooney Mara, as his 'wife' during a recent appearance on the 'Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso' podcast. While discussing his 2020 Oscars speech, Phoenix mentioned that he crafted his remarks while talking with 'my mom and my wife,' later confirming it was Mara he was referring to. The couple, who got engaged in 2019 and share a son named River, are also expecting their second child. Despite the hints at a potential secret marriage, Phoenix did not clarify their marital status during the podcast. The pair have been together since 2017 after first meeting on the set of the film 'Her' in 2012. Phoenix previously expressed his admiration for Mara, stating she was the only girl he ever searched for online, highlighting their unique connection.