Joaquin Phoenix has come out of his self imposed retirement from Hollywood for a good cause. He is lending his celebrity to the controversial PETA group. The animal right’s group is targeting those people who wear real snakeskin.
Phoenix has been somewhat of a laughing stock in the past year among the Hollywood gossip scene. He made headlines after announcing he was retiring from the film industry in order to pursue his rap music career. His appearance on a late night talk show fueled rumors about his mental state and possible drug use.
He has since cleaned up and is offering his support for reptilians around the world. The graphic video plays while Phoenix narrates during the emotional scene. The reptilian skin trade is a brutal industry with no regard to the lives of the animals that are ruthlessly slaughtered every day. He appeals to his fellow celebrities to stop wearing or purchasing high end designer purses and bags that are made with snake and lizard skin.
PETA will be forwarding the video to stars like Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Victoria Beckham. These celebrities are notorious fashion trend setters, and they have the ability to sway the public away from the purchase of these goods.
Get a life PETA people.
Joaquin you were amazing in “Walking the Line” Johnny Cash was a changed man after he married June Carter. Maybe the comments were from that movie about the drug use. I think you are shy and wanted not to be in the limelight. You are a good actor so I appreciate any movie you make that I will see. Thank you for being you. Sincerely Nanette warrener
Get real! PETA is an organization whom spends 93% of their donations on salaries and advertising. They intrude in the lives of hard working tax paying rural Americans. Just like the Socialist in the White House, they want to legislate their views on the rest of America regardless of how the country feels. If you really want to help animals, donate your time and money to local shelters. If you really want to help America, vote the Demoncrats out!
Justin, Peta spends very little on salaries, the Peta president only makes 36,000 a year. By the way, the majority in this country are in favor of health care reform.