Joaquin —, Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for Walk the Line (7)

I believe the answer is:

phoenix

(Other definitions for phoenix that I've seen before include "25 28 [MARS LANDER]" , "Legendary bird said to emerge from the ashes of itself" , "Bird that rose from its own ashes" , "Legendary Arabian bird" , "Arizona city (that rose from the ashes?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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