Robert Downey Jr

2024 - 3 - 11

Robert Downey Jr's Oscars Night: Wins, Backlash, and Celebrations

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From winning an Oscar to facing backlash, here's a roundup of Robert Downey Jr.'s eventful night at the Oscars!

Robert Downey Jr. had a rollercoaster night at the Oscars, where his film Oppenheimer shone bright with 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Christopher Nolan snagged the Best Director title, adding to the triumph. On the personal front, Gwyneth Paltrow couldn't contain her joy as Downey Jr. secured the Best Supporting Actor win with a heartwarming speech.

However, the night wasn't without controversies. Downey Jr. faced backlash for allegedly ignoring Ke Huy Quan during the ceremony, sparking discussions about humility in stardom. On a lighter note, fashion enthusiasts raved about the wide-legged trousers that the actor sported, dubbing them 'Robert Downey Jr.-approved'.

Looking back at Downey Jr.'s journey, a vintage Interview cover story from 1989 resurfaced, showcasing his early aspirations to entertain. This insight into his past sheds light on the actor's enduring passion for the craft.

In a heartfelt moment, Downey Jr. expressed that the 2024 Oscars felt like his 'Wedding Night' with wife Susan, emphasizing the significance of the win in his personal life. Meanwhile, his Avengers: Endgame co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow, shared her excitement for his first-time Oscar victory, highlighting the strong bond between the two longstanding friends.

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With 7 Short Words at the Oscars, Oppenheimer Star Robert ... (Inc.com)

The big winner at the 96th Oscars last night was Oppenheimer, with 7 Academy Awards-- including Best Picture, along with Best Director to Christopher Nolan, ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Celebrates Robert Downey Jr. Oscar Win ... (Variety)

Gwyneth Paltrow rejoiced over Robert Downey Jr. winning best supporting actor at the Oscars. She watched the Academy Awards on her laptop.

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Read Robert Downey Jr.'s Oscars Speech: 'I'd Like To Thank My ... (esquire.com)

The Oppenheimer actor won 'Best Supporting Actor' for his performance as Lewis Strauss.

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Robert Downey Jr. Faces Backlash For Ignoring Ke Huy Quan At ... (BuzzFeed News)

He literally handed him the award with the biggest smile on his face and Robert blatantly ignored him. You can be the biggest star yet have zero humility ...

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The Best Wide-Legged Trousers for Robert Downey Jr-Approved ... (esquire.com)

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. hollywood, california march 10 robert downey jr, winner of best supporting actor ...

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Robert Downey Jr. Has Always Wanted to Entertain (Interview)

In his 1989 Interview cover story, a 23-year-old RDJ hosts writer Kenneth Turan at a classic Hollywood house built for Charlie Chaplin, just a few years before ...

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Robert Downey Jr Wins Oscar For 'Oppenheimer,' 31 Years After ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Oscar triumph for the 58-year-old American capped a glittering awards season, during which he snared a slew of prizes for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss ...

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Robert Downey Jr. Says the 2024 Oscars Felt Like His 'Wedding ... (PEOPLE.com)

Says the 2024 Oscars Felt Like His 'Wedding Night' with Wife Susan — Here's Why (Exclusive). The newly-crowned Oscar winner tells PEOPLE he carved out an ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Defies Vanity & Whoopi Goldberg Refuses To Be ... (Deadline)

Yesterday, Downey's Avengers: Endgame costar Gwyneth Paltrow was having her hair and make-up done at home when Downey's name was called for Best Supporting ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow cheers on 1st-time Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr ... (ABC News)

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow posted a video on her stories celebrating her longtime friend Robert Downey Jr. who won his first Academy Award.

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Robert Downey Jr. shared his Oscars triumph with his wife, who ... (CNN)

During award season, the “Oppenheimer” star frequently mentioned his spouse, a film producer, while on stage accepting his accolades. Oscars night, during which ...

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Rob Lowe Celebrates Robert Downey Jr. Oscar Win (Variety)

Watching his old friend Robert Downey Jr. take home the Oscar for “Oppenheimer” was a highlight of the evening for Lowe.

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Iron Man is likely to bring home some hardware tonight. Robert Downey Jr. is the odds-on favorite in the best supporting actor category for his portrayal of ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow cheers on 1st-time Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr ... (KFSN-TV)

Robert Downey Jr. longtime friend Gwyneth Paltrow showed her support on social media for his Oscar win for "Oppenheimer."

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Oscars 2024 Winners: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, Cillian ... (The Wall Street Journal)

In a win that pundits had long predicted, Robert Downey Jr. took home the best supporting actor statue for playing the prickly government official Lewis ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow cheers on 1st-time Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr ... (KGO-TV)

Robert Downey Jr. longtime friend Gwyneth Paltrow showed her support on social media for his Oscar win for "Oppenheimer."

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Robert Downey Jr. & Emma Stone face backlash for 'snubbing ... (Business Insider)

Celebrities 'snubbing' presenters while accepting awards is the internet's new hyper-fixation · People online are obsessed with overanalyzing and scrutinizing ...

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Robert Downey Jr. Criticized For 'Ignoring' Ke Huy Quan At Oscars (Today.com)

Oscars viewers are criticizing Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone for seeming to snub Ke Huy Quan and.

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Robert Downey Jr. Dubbed 'Villain Of The Oscars' After Snubbing Ke ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

Quan seemed excited to pass the Best Supporting Role trophy over to Downey at the ceremony, but the “Oppenheimer” star appeared to blatantly ignore him.

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Johnny Depp Sends Warm Instagram Message To Robert Downey ... (Deadline)

Downey took home his first Academy Award at the ceremony, prompting Depp to share two photos of him and Downey at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011 . “Let's try ...

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Robert Downey Jr. criticized for ignoring Ke Huy Quan while ... (Yahoo! Voices)

Oscars viewers are criticizing Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone for seeming to snub Ke Huy Quan and.

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Johnny Depp deletes photoshopped picture with Robert Downey Jr ... (The Independent)

The actor quickly replaced the image, writing: 'Let's try this again… congrats to my dear friend'

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Robert Downey Jr. Has No Plans to Slow Down After Winning an ... (PEOPLE.com)

The 'Oppenheimer' actor and his wife and producing partner Susan Downey spoke to PEOPLE after he triumphed at the 2024 Oscars.

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Robert Downey Jr. Sparks Backlash for Seemingly Ignoring Ke Huy ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

Robert Downey Jr. came out victorious at the 2024 Oscars, but his actions at the ceremony have garnered some backlash. Former Best Supporting Actor winners ...

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Robert Downey Jr. is the First 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Member to ... (GQ Magazine)

Leaving 'SNL' is easy; shaking off the show's influence is harder than it looks.

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Oscars lowdown: Robert Downey Jr. was the ONLY actor to end his ... (Shields Gazette)

Now that the red carpet has been walked, and the awards have been announced, we are able to see which, if any, actors were finally able to break their ...

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Rob Lowe Calls Longtime Friend Robert Downey Jr.'s Oscar Win a ... (PEOPLE.com)

Rob Lowe praised his longtime friend, Robert Downey Jr., for taking home the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars 2024, calling his win was a ...

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Robert Downey Jr. Pulls the Ultimate Style Flex by Dressing Up Like ... (PEOPLE.com)

Robert Downey Jr. won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" at the 2024 Oscars. The morning after, he wore a golden robe ...

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Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone face backlash for 'ignoring' Asian ... (Yahoo News)

Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are being criticized for seemingly ignoring Asian stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan when accepting their ...

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Robert Downey Jr. Jokes 'It Only Took 50 Years' for Him to Be on ... (PEOPLE.com)

Robert Downey Jr., who won his first Oscar on Sunday, is on the cover of PEOPLE, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. 'It only took 50 ...

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