Joaquin Phoenix was forced to miss the premiere of his movie "The Two Lovers" at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday due to the flu.

Phoenix's rep, Susan Patricola said, "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."