Robert Downey Jr. Makes Oscars History With His Iconic First Win!

‘Iron Man’ actor Robert Downey Jr. has made history as he finally won his very first Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 10.

Robert Downey Jr. was nominated alongside Ryan Gosling, Mark Ruffalo, Robert De Niro, and Sterling K. Brown in the Best Supporting Actor category. Many were rooting for Downey Jr. to take home the gold statue as, believe it or not, he had never won an Oscar before.

Sunday night, that all changed!

Robert Downey Jr. Takes Home The Oscar

In his speech, Downey Jr thanked his “terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order” as well as his “veterinarian … sorry … wife, Susan Downey. She found me a snarling refuge pet and loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”

The actor then let everyone in on a “little secret”, as he said, “I needed this job more than it needed me … I stand here before you a better man because of it.”

In the past, the actor has opened up about the struggles he has faced in the past, including when was imprisoned as inmate P50522 in 1999, after he was sentenced to three years behind bars amid his struggle with illicit substances.

Robert Downey Jr. Addresses ‘Barbie’ Oscars Snub

A few weeks ago, Downey Jr. spoke out about his recent nomination at the upcoming 2024 SAG Awards, where he also addressed the infamous “Barbie” Oscars snub.

“This is a weird non-sequitur, but Margot Robbie’s not getting enough credit — in my opinion — because America [Ferrera] has this amazing speech, and she nails it,” Downey Jr. said of America Ferrera’s iconic speech, which is more than likely what got her nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

“But it’s the cut away to Robbie so actively listening. It’s when I realize, oh, okay, now I see Greta’s really on to something here, but it was Robbie who had to trust [her],” he added.

Congratulations Robert Downey, Jr. on taking home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.