Finding the one
Besides giving a performance of a lifetime and receiving infinite praise, this role was meaningful for Phoenix since it was on the set of Her that he met his current partner, Rooney Mara. In the film, the young actress played the role of Phoenix’s ex-wife – whom he wasn’t yet over, despite falling in love with Samantha, the operating system – and the two had a connection that transcended the borders of the set.
Actress Rooney Mara (The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo) was Phoenix’s third serious relationship, and as it seems today, it might just be his last one. The two had a rough start, however, as they both have a shy nature. Although they initially met in 2012, it was only in 2017 when they started dating.