VIDEO – ALL IN THE FAMILY –
March 11, 2024 – The 58-year-old took home the title of Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer – and was delighted as he took to the stage. Standing at the podium, with trophy in hand, Downey Jr joked: ‘I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy – in that order.’
March 11, 2024 – The 58-year-old took home the title of Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer – and was delighted as he took to the stage. Standing at the podium, with trophy in hand, Downey Jr joked: ‘I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy – in that order.’ He also praised wife Susan for ‘loving him back to life’ having previously credited her for helping him quit drugs for good. Of the Iron Man star, Kimmel said: ‘And Robert Downey Jr, one of the highest points of his career. But Robert has been’ – as RDJ pointed at his face, leading Kimmel to add: ‘Was that too on the nose or a drug motion you made?
‘But look at him, he’s so handsome, so talented, he’s won every award there is to win.
‘Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket or do you just have a very rectangular penis?’
