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Coverage dated July 15, 2025

Joaquin Phoenix apologizes to David Letterman for 'horrible' late-night interview 15 years later

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Joaquin Phoenix is looking back at the rollercoaster of awkwardness that etched his 2009 interview with David Letterman in late-night history.

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  1. UPI

    Watch: Joaquin Phoenix 'so sorry' for 'horrible' 2009 'Letterman' interview (opens UPI)

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    "Eddington" star Joaquin Phoenix apologized for his "horrible," "uncomfortable" 2009 interview with David Letterman during his visit to "The Late Show" Tuesday.

  2. New York Post

    Joaquin Phoenix addresses ‘horrible’ 2009 David Letterman interview: ‘One of the worst nights of my life’ (opens New York Post)

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    Joaquin Phoenix appeared on Stephen Colbert and apologized for his "horrible" interview with David Letterman in 2009.

  3. Local News 8

    Joaquin Phoenix reflects on ‘horrible’ Letterman interview that the actor calls ‘one of the worst nights of my life’ (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Joaquin Phoenix used a talk show appearance to apologize for a past talk show appearance. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Phoenix talked about the famous 2009 interview in which he was interviewed by David Letterman while in character…

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Joaquin Phoenix reflects on ‘horrible’ Letterman interview that the actor calls ‘one of the worst nights of my life’ | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Joaquin Phoenix used a talk show appearance to apologize for a past talk show appearance.On Tuesday’s episode of

  5. Variety

    Joaquin Phoenix Says ‘I’m So Sorry’ for ‘Horrible’ and ‘Uncomfortable’ Letterman Interview: ‘One of the Worst Nights of My Life’ (opens Variety)

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    Joaquin Phoenix looked back on his infamous interview with Dave Letterman during an appearance on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.'

  6. Entertainment Weekly

    Joaquin Phoenix apologizes to David Letterman for 'horrible' late-night interview 15 years later (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Joaquin Phoenix is looking back at the rollercoaster of awkwardness that etched his 2009 interview with David Letterman in late-night history.

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