Stories about Robert Downey Jr.

Which Is More Shocking?

Vera — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:03:00 -0400

The fact that Robert Downey Jr. is growing that stash? Or the fact that Mr. T wears flip flops with socks?

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Robert Downey Jr. Says He Doesn't Have Enough College To Understand Batman

Vera — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:05:00 -0400

"I feel like I’m dumb because I feel like I don’t get many things that are so smart. "(The Dark Knight) is like a Ferrari engine of storytelling and scriptwriting and I’m like, ‘That’s not my idea of what I want to see in a movie.’ "I didn’t understand The Dark Knight… I still can’t tell you what happened in the movie, what happened to the character and, in the end, they need him to be a bad guy. I’m like, ‘I get it - this is so high brow and so f**king smart, I clearly need a college education to understand this movie.’"

-- Robert Downey Jr. on The Dark Knight's complexity

Katie Holmes And Tom Cruise Steal The Tropic Thunder

Vera — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:04:00 -0400

You can't expect anyone else to matter when Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise hit the red carpet. Even if it's technically not their movie to promote. Out of the 7 pages worth of photos I could purchase this morning of the Tropic Thunder premiere, more than half were of this famous couple. I barely could find one of Ben Stiller and he's the man character! I literally had to go back to the beginning and comb slowly through to find one of the funnyman.

Speaking of Ben, I guess he didn't get the memo that men don't wear shoes on the red carpet anymore. Robert Downey Jr. typically doesn't wear suit shoes, but he does at least put on a boot. Today it was all very fun and casual especially with Jack Black. Do you see his lightening jacket? That is hilarious!

Photos by WENN

Robert Downey Junior Gets Bentley As Thank You

Vera — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:24:00 -0400

I wish someone would hand me over a Bently as a thank you present. Oh wait... I've never brought in a half a billion dollars for someone. Perhaps that's why it hasn't happened yet. Well, Robert Downey Jr. got the surprise of his life when Iron Man execs handed over a $200,000 car to thank him for what he contributed to the film.

"Robert was shocked when they gave it to him. But he was so grateful and is so happy."

Photos by WENN

Indio Downey Has A Sense Of Humor

Vera — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:06:00 -0400

I LOVE how Robert Downey Jr.'s son is head to toe in Batman gear! I mean, you can't make this stuff up. He's like, 'Yeah, whatever Dad... you're Iron Man. But you ain't Batman!' Teenagers... :)

Here they are leaving the Urth Cafe in West Hollywood and headed to the Bodhi Tree Bookstore.

Photos by WENN

Bad Meal From Burger King Cleaned Robert Downy Jr. Of Drug Problems

Vera — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:05:00 -0400

They always say bad press is good press right? After all, it got Burger King into Iron Man, one of the most sought after movies of 2008.

While Robert Downey Jr. was in the middle of his drug and alcohol addiction, he made a pit stop at Burger King. While there, the food was so bad that it caused him to reevaluate his LIFE.

"I have to thank Burger King. It was such a disgusting burger I ordered. I had that, and this big soda, and I thought something really bad was going to happen."

According to Britain’s Empire magazine, Downey Jr. proceeded to throw all his drugs into the ocean, resolving to clean up his act then and there.

UNREAL!

You can even see a hint of that fateful moment in Robert's new movie when his character Tony Stark requests a cheeseburger from Burger King after being released from his captors. Robert requested that scene have a place in the film as a tribute to his own life.

The Los Angeles Premiere of, "Iron Man"

Vera — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:57:57 -0400

First of all, YEAHHH!! "Iron Man" was officially released today and I'm so excited. Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. looked amazing as they attended the Los Angeles premiere of, "Iron Man" the other night. I'm definitely going to go see this tonight and I already know it'll be great. I mean it has the fabulous Robert after all...Doesn't he look divine? I adore the picture of him kissing his wife Susan.Now onto Gwyneth, isn't she sexing it up a bit for the press run of the film. I like this new side of her!

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Robert Downey Jr. Outside London's Radio 1 Studios

Vera — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:18:49 -0400

The wonderful, talented and super cool Robert Downey Jr. was outside London's Radio 1 Studios surrounded by the paparazzi yesterday. From the introduction you probably already guessed that I adore him. I rooted for him the whole time he was going through his drug problems and I'm ecstatic that he's clean, happy, and making movies again.

Flynet

Gwyneth Paltrow & Robert Downey Jr. At The German Premiere Of "Iron Man"

Vera — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:52:54 -0400

First I just have to say I am so excited to see this movie!! Love, love, love Robert Downey Jr.Now onto Gwyneth Paltrow and the dress she arrived in to the German premiere of, "Iron Man" at the Cinemaxx Theater in Berlin. I like her make-up and hair for the most part and I love the length of the dress, but what about the face? Would the dress have looked better without it, or do you think the face makes it more interesting?

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Roberty Downey Jr. Says Drugs Ruined Relationship With Sarah Jessica Parker

Vera — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:41:31 -0400

You forget these things. Well, at least I do. Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker were a serious couple back in the day. And probably would still be together if it hadn't been for Robert's terrible drug problem. He recently admitted that it was his addiction that caused the split.

"I was so selfish. I liked to drink, and I had a drug problem, and that didn't jibe with Sarah Jessica, because it was the furthest thing from what she is. She tried to help me. She was so miffed when I didn't get my act together. I was in love with Sarah Jessica . . . and love clearly was not enough. I was meant to move on. And, after some heartache, she was meant to find her home with a great star."

Sarah Jessica doesn't seem like the type to be into that lifestyle. A few years back she admitted that she didn't understand how serious addiction can be.

"Fairly early on in our relationship, he told me he had a drug problem. I was stunned. I did not recognise the signs, I didn't know the profundity of it. I was innocent in so many ways. I thought, "Well I'll help him.' I didn't think that addiction was something that would impose itself on us. I was very wrong. I believed I was the person holding him together. In every good and bad way I enabled him to get up in the morning and show up for work. If he didn't, I was there to cover for him, find him, clean him up and get him to the set or theatre."

More pictures of Robert Downey Jr. at the Iron Man premiere here.click here.