Posted on Apr 10, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. Broke His Silence After Jimmy Kimmel Joked About His Past Drug Addiction At The Oscars

Jimmy infamously made fun of the actor's past drug addiction in his opening monologue. Robert had previously said that his addiction started at age 6 when his father gave him drugs.

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Robert Downey Jr. Broke His Silence After Jimmy Kimmel Joked About His Past Drug Addiction At The Oscars

Robert Downey Jr. says he truly didn't mind Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars jokes.

If you remember, Jimmy riffed on Robert during his opening monologue. He started by talking about the success of Oppenheimer — for which Robert received a Best Supporting Actor nomination — before congratulating the cast on their achievements.

"Congratulations to [Cillian Murphy's] costar Robert Downey Jr. This is the highest point of Robert Downey Jr.'s career," Jimmy began.

"Well, one of the highest points," he quipped, referring to Robert's past drug addiction.

Robert smiled and pointed to his nose in response to the joke as his Oppenheimer costar Emily Blunt reached over and grabbed his shoulders.

"Was that too on the nose or was that a drug motion you made?" Jimmy continued.

Robert then motioned for Jimmy to "wrap it up," but Jimmy continued. He made several more jokes, including one about RDJ's possible penis shape, leaving the actor looking increasingly uncomfortable.

People had strong reactions to the joke online, with many calling it "disgusting" and "just plain mean."

But Robert says he didn't take it personally.

"I don't care," he told Esquire in a recent interview. "I love Jimmy Kimmel. I think he’s a national treasure."

Jimmy's quip about Robert wasn't the only divisive joke he made at the Oscars. He also made fun of the amount of nude scenes in Emma Stone's Poor Things, leaving her shaking her head.

Some viewers also thought Emma mouthed "What a prick," while others believed she said, "Oh my God." The actor herself has yet to address the joke publicly.

Robert Downey Jr. Broke His Silence After Jimmy Kimmel Joked About His Past Drug Addiction At The Oscars

Robert Downey Jr. says he truly didn't mind Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars jokes.

If you remember, Jimmy riffed on Robert during his opening monologue. He started by talking about the success of Oppenheimer — for which Robert received a Best Supporting Actor nomination — before congratulating the cast on their achievements.

"Congratulations to [Cillian Murphy's] costar Robert Downey Jr. This is the highest point of Robert Downey Jr.'s career," Jimmy began.

"Well, one of the highest points," he quipped, referring to Robert's past drug addiction.

Robert smiled and pointed to his nose in response to the joke as his Oppenheimer costar Emily Blunt reached over and grabbed his shoulders.

"Was that too on the nose or was that a drug motion you made?" Jimmy continued.

Robert then motioned for Jimmy to "wrap it up," but Jimmy continued. He made several more jokes, including one about RDJ's possible penis shape, leaving the actor looking increasingly uncomfortable.

People had strong reactions to the joke online, with many calling it "disgusting" and "just plain mean."

But Robert says he didn't take it personally.

"I don't care," he told Esquire in a recent interview. "I love Jimmy Kimmel. I think he’s a national treasure."

Jimmy's quip about Robert wasn't the only divisive joke he made at the Oscars. He also made fun of the amount of nude scenes in Emma Stone's Poor Things, leaving her shaking her head.

Some viewers also thought Emma mouthed "What a prick," while others believed she said, "Oh my God." The actor herself has yet to address the joke publicly.

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