First romance
With the rise of Phoenix’s career, another, more interesting chapter opened in his life: his first romance. It was on the set of the Drama Inventing the Abbots, in 1995, where Phoenix met fellow actress Liv Tyler, which, at the time, was also on the brinks of her acting career.
The two ended up in a serious relationship – Joaquin’s first one. Hollywood’s new It-couple quickly became an item, moved in together and dated for three years. Unfortunately, this relationship wasn’t meant to be, and after three years, they announced their separation. Commenting on this romance, Phoenix said they had made the right choice breaking up, because even though they still loved each other, they were no longer progressing together, rather standing in place.