Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have always maintained a private and low-key relationship, but recent comments from Phoenix have sparked excitement and speculation about their marital status. In a rare podcast appearance, the Academy Award-winning actor referred to Mara as his “wife” while recalling the inspiration behind his 2020 Oscars acceptance speech. This casual yet significant revelation has led many to wonder whether the couple, who got engaged in 2019, have quietly tied the knot, as their representatives have remained silent on the matter.

The couple, who met on the set of Her in 2012, have been together since 2016 and share a son named River, born in 2020. Despite their Hollywood fame, Phoenix and Mara have always kept their relationship private, only sharing select glimpses into their life together. With a second child on the way, their latest public interactions have added fuel to the ongoing speculation about their personal life, leaving fans eagerly awaiting confirmation.