Discover the Unusual Body Features of Celebrities

17. Joaquin Phoenix's Cleft Lip

Joaquin Phoenix, often adorned with a well-maintained beard, occasionally reveals a distinctive scar when he opts for a clean shave. This unique mark stems from a cleft lip surgery he underwent during his childhood, addressing a condition where the baby's upper lip fails to properly fuse in the womb.

Cleft lips are relatively common, occurring in about one out of every 700 births and standing as the most prevalent birth defect in the United States. The surgery to correct it is routine, and for a character actor like Phoenix, possessing a distinctive feature only adds to his allure.