It’s been over a year since we last heard from Joker movie star Joaquin Phoenix, and people are still buzzing about his transformation to play the villain. The 37-year-old actor has spoken out about his drastic weight loss for the role, explaining that he went on a “Joker diet.” But was his decision to shed pounds for the role a wise one?
Theatrics is one thing. Being able to convincingly play a role as an ill person is another. For Phoenix, losing over 70 pounds for the role gave him the ability to truly become the Joker. But was the extreme diet worth it? We got emotional eating expert Lisa Haydon, M.D. to settle this debate. Here’s what she had to say.
Was Joaquin Phoenix’ 70-lb Weight Loss Plan a Wise Decision?
It’s been over a year since we last heard from Joker movie star Joaquin Phoenix, and people are still buzzing about his transformation to play the villain. The 37-year-old actor has spoken out about his drastic weight loss for the role, explaining that he went on a “Joker diet.” But was his decision to shed pounds for the role a wise one?
Theatrics is one thing. Being able to convincingly play a role as an ill person is another. For Phoenix, losing over 70 pounds for the role gave him the ability to truly become the Joker. But was the extreme diet worth it? We got emotional eating expert Lisa Haydon, M.D. to settle this debate. Here’s what she had to say.
Lisa Haydon, M.D.
Lisa Haydon, M.D. is the co-founder of Healthful Eating Revolution, the world’s #1 diet and nutrition website. She is also the author of four best-selling books, including The Whole Pantry, which serves as the foundation of her company’s products. So consider this your personal food critic (if we may be so bold as to mix our roles for a bit). Here are her thoughts on Phoenix’ decision to lose weight for the role of the Joker.
Was Joaquin Phoenix’ 70-lb Weight Loss Plan a Wise Decision?
It’s been over a year since we last heard from Joker movie star Joaquin Phoenix, and people are still buzzing about his transformation to play the villain. The 37-year-old actor has spoken out about his drastic weight loss for the role, explaining that he went on a “Joker diet.” But was his decision to shed pounds for the role a wise one?
Theatrics is one thing. Being able to convincingly play a role as an ill person is another. For Phoenix, losing over 70 pounds for the role gave him the ability to truly become the Joker. But was the extreme diet worth it? We got emotional eating expert Lisa Haydon, M.D. to settle this debate. Here’s what she had to say.