Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, the infamously reclusive power couple in Hollywood, are expecting their second child! When Mara discreetly revealed her growing baby belly at the Berlin Film Festival premiere of “La Cocina,” excitement erupted across the entertainment industry.
The revelation has caused a surge of happiness and good wishes for the pair, even if specifics are being kept under wraps as is customary. Phoenix and Mara, well-known for their passionate advocacy and aggressive on-screen personas, have kept their private lives private. Nevertheless, little glances into their relationship reveal a picture of subdued passion and moral compatibility.
“River has enhanced their lives more than they’ve ever imagined and has brought them closer together,” a source told Us Weekly in May 2021. “They’re a very private couple and want River to have a normal, healthy upbringing.”
A Science Fiction Love Story forged
Their love story took root on the set of the dystopian romance “Her” in 2012 and developed into a lovely collaboration. Their artistic bond was further cemented when they co-starred in the Mary Magdalene film. When their kid River—named for Phoenix’s late brother—arrived in 2020, their world underwent a subtle transformation.
Purpose-driven parenting
On her first Mother’s Day, Mara, who is fiercely protective of their privacy, looked into parenthood and talked about how it “opened her heart” and strengthened her resolve to make the world a better place.