Thanks for the info, Sami, but that's too much of a palaver for me right now, so the photo links wilol have to do.




First of all...thanks heavens for Google! PDA - public displays of affection. They're holding hands; is that not a display of affection? Friendly or otherwise. There's no need for them to be kissing and cuddling in front of everyone is there? (if that's what they do in private).

I agree it's all about perception, hence the "looks like... ". I'm quite happy to just see it all as Joaquin has a new girlfriend and he wants to have her with him when he's doing work stuff. For all we know, he's giving her a chance to get some exposure workwise. Or she's using him to increase her own stock rating. We don't know.

On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if it's all an 'affection' and she's Joaquin's accomplice in staging an 'I'm Still Here' point.

Here's an article with some interesting comments from Joaquin:

Phoenix rises with Hoffman as best actors at Venice fest
Comments By Susan Wloszczyna

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in a scene from the motion picture 'Step Brothers'.CAPTIONBy Mark Seliger, Columbia PicturesThe Master, which got its big screening in Toronto last night, lived up to its name by winning two of the Venice Film Festival's top prizes. Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays a charismatic cult leader, was on hand to collect his best actor award -- shared with co-star Joaquin Phoenix-- as well as the best director trophy given to Paul Thomas Anderson.

Even though he barely said a word at his Venice press conference, an upbeat Phoenix happily chatted with select media outlets in Toronto today. One might think that the two-time Oscar nominee, 37, might be more drawn to serious art-house fare given the nature of his current film that opens in limited release Friday.

But he actually most enjoys popcorn movies, proclaiming he is no cinefile and would be lucky if he could name one Fellini film. Indeed, Phoenix's all-time favorite turns out to be one of 2008's lewdest, crudest and rudest comedies.

"In all honesty, do I want to say some really cool, obscure black-and-white movie?" Yes, I do," he say. "What movie have I've seen more than any other movie? Step Brothers. The extended unrated version. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are (bleeping) great. Everybody is actually great in that movie. Every single part. It's the movie that has saved my relationship time and time again."

How so? As a way to diffuse any conflicts, he explains. "There are just so many lines in the movie that my girlfriend uses on me and I just start to laugh." To add further proof, Phoenix proudly shares the portrait of Reilly and Ferrell that graces his phone. Do we sense a man-crush? "I'm in love with those guys."

http://content.usatoday....pack-fave/1#.UExR8JacySp

It will take too long for me to explain why I find this so funny.


Joaquin's hair always has had a life of its own but I thought the colour looked different to usual in these photos.




Always affectionate teasing.

Have you ever read any D.H.Lawrence?

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Ok, this is not Toronto but the pic is so adorable I couldn't resist !
This is PSH with his kids for Halloween.


Joy, I wanted to dedicate u an image but is one of those u can't share . Bummer :(

Instead Here's a new one we haven't seen:

Edited by user Monday, September 10, 2012 1:12:52 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Hi Joy,

I'm just sneaking in to leave a link to the image I wanted to show you:

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2223941888/nm0001618

I love how Joaquin looks in this picture. He has one eye bigger than the other but it's ok. This happens to me too when I'm under a lot of pressure. Can you imagine having all the spotlights suddenly pointing at you ?! He's doing great considering !

I will be back later once I finish my "to do" list for the day !

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"You don’t have to worry about your English as far as I’m concerned, Sami. "
Thank you very much. It means a lot to me !



"Yes, I have seen ‘La Dolce Vita’ although it was many years ago. I liked it too and it’s also the only Fellini film I could actually name – like a good many people I guess who enjoy a range of films but who are not cinephiles."

I also bought a DVD of his last movie. It's a bit weird but interesting . It's about the fall of the Roman empire.. A 60's movie .



"Have you seen ‘Stepbrothers’? I had never heard of this film until Joaquin mentioned it so I looked on Youtube for some clips. The one I watched was called ‘Top ten funny moments in Stepbrothers’. Hmm….there was a scene where a family are in car and singing an acapella version of Guns & Roses’ ‘Sweet Child of Mine’. I thought this scene was funny but the others……nope. Obviously, I’m not on Joaquin’s wavelength. My brothers might be though. To be honest, this is not a film I would choose to watch, but each to their own. Will Ferrell’s acting also grates on my nerves, although I thought ‘Anchorman’ was ok and I enjoyed ‘Elf'. So, not only do I have a different sense of humour to Joaquin we also have different tastes in men. "

I am so sorry but I haven't seen any Will Ferrell movies at all. I don't feel compelled to watch them . My ex used to love this kind of movies. He once brought me to see The 40 Year Old Virgin and he was so thrilled. I thought it was creepy ! I It must be a guys thing ..
I enjoy British humor much more. The best of the Olimpics opening cerimony to me was Atkinson playing that one key in Chariots of Fire. Ahaha :D his face is so expressive !!



"D. H. Lawrence is an English writer - you can look him up on Wikipedia if you’d like to know more about him (saves typing time for me – lazybones.) The reason I mentioned him is because he wrote a novel called ‘Women in Love’ and the two main female characters, who are sisters, have an episode where they are teasing someone, but not in a bad way. It came to my mind at the time. "

Great ! I know which one will be the next novel I read , thank you. Truth is that I read tones of stuff online (mainly articles) but not books. I need to switch back to old good habits :)


"That’s interesting what you say about colleagues in the music world: I think this kind of thing goes on in all professions and social groups and can be a really unfriendly way of being with people. Intimidating. "

You know what? I think I should speak my mind more often because only then I can realize its all relative. It's kind of crazy but an old friend of mine used to tell me all the time : " It's all in your mind" easy said !



"Aww…..never mind about the pic, Sami. Like they say, it’s the thought that counts. *hugs!*



Love the other pics! AA is gorgeous. "

I think she is too. I love her vibes as well ! She is a bit in the background in this movie but I have the impression she is really good. I will check out some of her movies .

Edited by user Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:21:51 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Hi Sami,

You've made some good observations. I guess, until the situation becomes clearer, we can assume Joaquin and Heather are just friends... after all, friends hold hands too!

We'll have to see who occompanies him to the Oscars

Hello,

It's good to read both of your comments!

Admin,
Why do you assume they are just friends ? I don't think it's typical for friends to hold hands... unless they want to show they are there for each other . Do you assume that Joaquin and Heather are just friends and they have agreed that Heather will play the accompanist role? 
I'm curious what makes you think this way. 


Joy,
Anthony and Joaquin must have known each other for even a longer time than Heather. I read that River and Anthony were good friends back in the 90ies.. It is very likely Joaquin must have hang out with them too. That would mean they potentially know each other for almost 20 years ?!

You make a good point. He must be so tired!! Those flights across the Atlantic are so long and then taking the plane again to Canada..


Yes, my theory about keeping female fans at the bay is not very strong .. I like your idea that having someone on your side makes things more pleasurable . I know I would do the same. It must be so boring otherwise !!

I hope you have a good rest . 
Xx

Ps. Please don't call me Grace !!

I have changed my mind. I don't want to know more. I think I may have reached my tolerable amount of gossip level

Hi Sami,

I made my assumption that Joaquin and Heather are just friends based are the fact that there has been no reports saying they are together, and also that Joaquin is normally very private when it comes to putting his relationships on display. I've seen plenty of photos with Joaquin and his other family members, but not with previous girlfriends that much.

I see you've now posted a link which suggests that Joaquin and Heather are an item. Well found! I guess the relationship must be something special for Joaquin to put it on display at The Master premieres. Let's see if he takes Heather to the oscars when he goes to pick up his best Actor award!