Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. has Robert Downey Jr., who is one of Hollywood’s most well-known actors for his performances in films such as Weird Science, Chaplin, Zodiac, and the Iron Man movies, has won the Oscar for best-supporting actor for his role ‘Oppenheimer’.
Interestingly, the 96th Academy Awards marks Robert Downey Jr. his first Oscar after over 30 years in the industry. During his acceptance speech on the stage, the actor said, “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy — in that order,”.
Downey continued, “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I meant wife, Susan Downey over there. She found me a snarling rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.”
He also thanked his ‘Oppenheimer’ collaborators, including director Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, and his co-stars and fellow Oscar nominees Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt.
“Here’s my little secret. I needed this job more than it needed me,” he said. “My entertainment lawyer Tom Hanson, of 40 years, the half of which he spent trying to get me insured and bailing me out of the hoosegow — thanks, bro,” Downey said, wrapping his time onstage. The actor also thanked his stylist, publicist, and manager during his speech.
Downey dominated awards shows this season with his charismatic acceptance speeches for the movie ‘Oppenheimer’.
