Robert Downey Jr.’s career and personal life have experienced a rollercoaster journey for well over two decades. He faced legal troubles, including arrests and jail time due to drug charges. However, he managed a remarkable turnaround, and today, his worth in Hollywood is unparalleled. Downey Jr. also almost panicked during his Golden Globe win and had to take a pill to help himself.
Robert Downey Jr. has always gone beyond expectations regarding his roles in Hollywood, which truly took off thanks to his role in Iron Man in 2008. Iron Man was truly the heart and soul of every major Marvel movie, as he was always a huge part of them, especially in The Avengers trilogy. Even after his departure, his legacy continues to be remembered every single day.
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Robert Downey Jr. Had To Take A Pill To Calm Down While Panicking During Golden Globe Win
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Robert Downey Jr. took the world by storm thanks to his role as Louis Strauss in the critically acclaimed 2023 film Oppenheimer. It also turned out to be one of the best things Downey Jr. ever did as it helped him bag the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor In a Motion Picture.
While speaking during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Robert Downey Jr. admitted that he had to take a Beta Blocker because he was panicking during the Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
”Yes direct quote was I just dropped a Beta Blocker so this will be a breeze. I should’ve gotten some omega in this, that was a billion-dollar moment, it just went right by me. It just kinda takes the edge off and it worked a treat. I think if you feel like you might panic if your name gets called. Do you know what it’s like when you’re nomiated to a Golden Globe?”
Robert Downey Jr. truly stole the show for his role as Louis Strauss and fans all over the world appreciated him for taking such a different step in his career, ensuring that he has more than moved on from Marvel.
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Robert Downey Jr. Won’t Be Coming Back As Iron Man In The MCU Again
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man
Recently, rumors circulated about Robert Downey Jr. making a comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige clarified the situation in an interview with Vanity Fair, stating that there are no plans for Downey Jr. to return to the MCU.
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“We are going to keep that moment and not touch that moment again. We all worked very hard for many years to get to that, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way.”
Robert Downey Jr. had a terrific 2023 thanks to his incredible role in Oppenheimer, where he had an Oscar-worthy performance. It remains to be seen whether the former MCU star will end up winning an Oscar this year as he already won a Golden Globe award.
