Rooney Mara Attends Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ Premiere Amid Marriage Rumors

Rooney Mara recently attended the premiere of her fiancé Joaquin Phoenix’s new film, "Joker: Folie à Deux." This appearance sparked speculations about the couple possibly marrying in secret.

On Monday, Mara, 39, showcased a minimalist style at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. She wore a midi black dress featuring crisscross straps, complemented by a black tie and strappy closed-toe heels. Her hair was styled in a sleek bun, while her makeup and jewelry remained understated. Notably, she wore a ring on "that" finger.

Phoenix, 49, was present at the event, walking the carpet alone as well. The pair crossed paths briefly, with photos capturing him walking right behind Mara and waving to photographers. While they were seen walking together later, the couple refrained from public displays of affection.

The acclaimed actor sported a simple black suit with a white button-down shirt, accompanied by a black tie, black shoes, and sunglasses on his big night. However, he was not seen wearing a wedding band on his left hand.

Phoenix also took a moment to pose with Lady Gaga, his co-star in the anticipated film. Gaga showcased her new red-dyed hair, looking striking in a form-fitting black dress with oversized sleeves.

Mara and Phoenix have consistently maintained a private relationship. Their red carpet appearances together are rare; they were last photographed side by side at the documentary screening, "The Smell of Money," one year ago.

Despite their low-profile relationship, Phoenix's use of the term "wife" in a recent podcast appearance has fueled speculation about their marital status. Appearing on "Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso," he mentioned how he relied on "my mom and my wife," acknowledging Mara’s influence in crafting his 2020 Oscars speech, saying, "Rooney was like, ‘That’s what you should say!’"

Details regarding their relationship status remain unclear, as neither Phoenix nor Mara has addressed the ongoing rumors.

The couple initially crossed paths while filming "Her" in 2012 but began dating later, reconnecting on the set of "Mary Magdalene" in 2017. Phoenix proposed two years after, and they welcomed their first child, a son, in 2020. Recently, Mara displayed a baby bump at the Berlinale International Film Festival, indicating she is expecting their second child. No information about the baby's name, gender, or birth date has been made public.

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