Joaquin Phoenix Declines to Address Sudden Exit from Todd Haynes' Gay Romance: Speaking Out Wouldn't 'Be Right'

Photo:Gareth Cattermole/Getty Gareth Cattermole/Getty Joaquin Phoenixis declining to address his controversialdeparture from Todd Haynes’ untitled gay romance moviejust five days before it was scheduled to begin filming. Phoenix, 49, was asked about the swift exit during a press conference for his upcoming movieJoker: Folie à Deuxat theVenice Film Festivalon Wednesday, Sept. 4. “I think if I do [speak about the reasoning], I’d just be sharing my opinion from my perspective, and the other creatives aren’t here to say their piece, and it justdoesn’t feel like that would be right,” theOscarwinner told the reporter who asked about the incident.

Joaquin Phoenix SaysJoker 2Weight Loss 'Felt a Bit More Complicated': 'Probably Shouldn't Do This Again'

Joaquin Phoenix in Madrid on Nov. 20, 2023.Photo:Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Joaquin Phoenixput himself through the ringer forJoker: Folie à Deux. The actor discussed the training involved in his new musical thriller, costarringLady Gaga, during a press conference at theVenice Film Festivalon Wednesday, Sept. 4, ahead of theTodd Phillips-directed sequel’s world premiere. As Phoenix told reporters in the press room, “I’m not going to talk through specifics of the diet … but this time it felt a bit more complicated just because there was so much dance rehearsal that we were doing, which I didn’t have last time.

Jodie Foster Wins First-Ever Emmy forTrue DetectiveRole: 'An Incredibly Emotional Moment for Me'

Jodie Foster accepts her first Emmy at the 2024 ceremony.Photo:Leon Bennett/WireImage Leon Bennett/WireImage Outstanding doesn’t even begin to describe the winner of outstanding actress in a limited series or movie at the 76th annualEmmy Awards! Jodie Fosterwon her first-ever Emmy Award on Sunday, Sept. 15, taking home the prize for her role inTrue Detective: Night Country. It was an award that came after four previous nominations. “This is an incredibly emotional moment for me,” she said, calling the HBO series, “a magical experience” and thanking Issa López, who created the fourth season of the anthology series.

Jodie Sweetin Admits She's 'Adjusting' to Her Girls Growing Up: 'How Did We Get Here So Fast?' (Exclusive)

Jodie Sweetin (center) with daughters Zoie and Beatrix.Photo:John Parra/Getty Images for Beaches Resorts John Parra/Getty Images for Beaches Resorts Jodie Sweetin’sgirls are getting older — and she’s not quite sure how she feels about that. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Now that she’s been sitting in the passenger seat as Zoie begins to drive, Sweetin says she actually doesn’t panic too much with her daughter behind the wheel.

Jodie Sweetin Reveals Her First ‘Big Purchases’ with HerFull HousePaychecks: ‘I Worked Hard’ (Exclusive)

Jodie Sweetin on ‘Full House’ in 1989 and in 2023.Photo:Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Bob D’Amico/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Jodie Sweetin’s time onFull Housepaid off… literally.While speaking to PEOPLEabout her back-to-school partnership withOLLY, the 42-year-old revealed her first big purchases while starring on her beloved ABC sitcom.“I bought my first car and I paid for college,” Sweetin shared.The actress — who starred as Stephanie Tanner onFull Houseand the 2010s Netflix rebootFuller House— said that “the point” of working hard on the show was to be able to make a future for herself.