Joaquin Phoenix Struck Down With Stomach Flu

Joaquin Phoenix has been forced to cancel an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival due to the stomach flu, his rep confirmed on Tuesday (May 20).The actor was due at the premiere of his new movie 'Two Lovers' on Monday, however, doctors recommended Phoenix visit a hospital prior to visiting the festival.Susan Patricola, the 33-year-old's rep, told People.com that, "Joaquin has the stomach flu.  He had his dog boarded, his tux in hand but couldn't even sit on the plane. He did go to the hospital to get hydrated, hoping he could get on the plane but he didn't stay there. He was so sick – and so sorry he couldn't be there with everyone."Photo courtesy of Fox 2000 Pictures.