Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara welcome baby boy, named after Phoenixs late brother, River, director says – CBS News
Actors Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have welcomed their first child, a baby boy they have given a meaningful name, according to director Viktor Kossakovsky.
During a question and answer session at the Zurich Film Festival, Kossakovsky was asked about Phoenix's involvement in the documentary "Gunda." Kossakovsky, who directed the film about animal rights, explained how he got Phoenix to sign on as executive producer – then he revealed much more.
🚨 Viktor Kossakovsky 📽️, Gunda: He just had a baby Boy who's Called River. ( about Joaquin) pic.twitter.com/WuUISnuTsZ— Max California's Lover (@Paula_FlorV) September 27, 2020
Kossakovsky said Phoenix just welcomed a baby. "A beautiful son called River," the director added.
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