Robert Downey Jr. Wins Best Supporting Actor for 'Oppenheimer' | 96th Oscars (2024)

[@1TexasTV]

RDJ went through hell and back early in his career. He battled his demons and fought his way back to the top. Congrats, RDJ and God bless.

[@HumanBeanbag]

Less Than Zero was basically RDJ starring in his own biopic.

[@jpatrick1967]

All self-inflicted

[@gasaholic47]

@@jpatrick1967 No shit, Sherlock. The important thing is that he overcame them, and moved forward.

[@Howlingburd19]

It’s honestly awe-inspiring!

[@David-xc4we]

YEP! FULL CIRCLE FOR HIM! AMEN TO THAT, BRO! AMEN TO THAT!

[@northwindkey]

Sam Rockwell introducing him is a stroke of genius lol. They did that on purpose.

[@deadzeppelin9565]

It certainly wasn’t an accident

[@Gaidalcain2179]

The bro respect was John Cena. I said what I said

[@catierose3647]

Brought the HAMMER

[@osmanyousif7849]

Hammer time....

[@waterywingz]

The ex wife 🧨

[@jerrystarkey3907]

Justin hammer introducing Tony Stark makes me nerd happy

[@Nin37373]

Me toooo lol

[@scmrjim]

Not to mention that Iron Man beat the Hulk.

[@InTheEnd75]

HELL YEA!

[@ashtonchapman2613]

Amazing!

[@ApexofWar_]

I'm glad that wasn't lost on everyone haha. Loved it.

[@Shicaacaa1]

Ke Huy Quan giving this award is incredible. I absolutely love this human!

[@wellinetti]

but Robert didn't even look at him or acknowledge him in anyway...

[@madgang201]

@@wellinettiI dont think he was even thinking about it. I think he was just too caught up in the moment. But yeah, at least hug the man or something.

[@wellinetti]

implicit / unconscious bias? idk lol I just feel bad for Ke, he was so warm and welcoming@@madgang201

[@PerversionsOfNature]

And Robert accepting it like it's a receipt from the atm machine.

[@madgang201]

@user-mw1lh9ed5u to be fair, she was surprised to have won in the first place and she was more worried about her dress being broken and possibly on the verge of falling apart, so I don’t blame her

[@swannlydia9065]

Ke Huy Quan is really polite and nice on this.

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

He is such a sweetheart

[@mehcha_]

from saving the universe to now an oscar winner, Yinsen was right, he hasn't wasted his life

[@startrekmaniac1701]

I have a autograph from him

[@TheChildishTycoon]

Beauifly put. Yinsen's words stuck by Robert through everything. He deserves this award and many more. 💜

[@denniszenanywhere]

people are too young to remember he was a great actor already before he was ironman.

[@rewindom]

Cringe

[@TheChildishTycoon]

@denniszenanywhere Oh, I'm well aware that he was a great actor before Ironman. Just adds to my point that he deserves many more awards. But all in due time. Let's just live in the moment. 👍

[@TaroZak]

Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, AND NOW AN OSCAR WINNER 🐐

[@Kevin_Ramirez2020]

And blackface if you know what i mean 😂

[@griffinholahan123]

@@Kevin_Ramirez2020Also a doctor who talks to animals

[@zunzun-cr1jm]

you forgot the drug addict and prisoner part

[@Ay3shizzle]

@@zunzun-cr1jmformer ofc

[@carloslionel1653]

He’s done it all.

[@hymnofthenightingale]

Robert Downey JR's performance in Oppenheimer was absolutely incredible. I'm so glad that he won.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Oppenheimer was not that original. Check out "Fat Man and Little Boy," the 1989 movie about the A-bomb.

[@toastedsmorespoptart]

⁠@@guyfawkesuThe1oppenheimer is not actually ab the bomb so not sure what ur on about

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

@@toastedsmorespoptart Ya never saw the movie because "The Manhattan Project" was funded by the US government and worked by thousands. It was not all done by Oppenheimer. When are they going to do a movie about the H-bomb? hahahaha

[@nikivory6891]

​@@guyfawkesuThe1you're making a pointless point because the biopic doesn't even portray Oppenheimer as the only person involved in the project. But carry on with your rant, no matter how irrelevant it is lol

[@danieldasilva9829]

@@guyfawkesuThe1 but the movie was about him though, not about the bomb

[@panda-surge1320]

“You loved me back to life” I felt that ❤

[@angelariebli4843]

He is the living embodiment of a comeback story. This isn't talked about enough.

[@rrrusty49]

Truth. I'm old, I remember when RDJ was an iffy bet a la Charlie S. & Drew B. *sigh*

[@lickenhuntsman5338]

He was so good in Tropic Thunder and Chaplin

[@petergrossi6605]

That’s why he won… comeback story. I thought his acting was awful… overbearing and overwrought

[@justinw1765]

It seems like it's talked a lot about.

[@Pasty_Savant]

​@@petergrossi6605yeah that's the point of the character in that moment lol. Goes to show u how well he portrayed it

[@shaunballard3614]

I'm loving the personalization and tributes to each of the nominees. I think it's the nicest thing I've ever seen at the Oscars. Congratulations to the wonderful Robert Downey Jr.

[@MothGirl007]

I love it too.

[@sabrinaphillips916]

Me three! It’s fantastic and a nice touch. Harkens back to a better time in Oscar history (I.e. away from the slap)

[@zachdelman6230]

I couldn’t agree with you more!! A VERY nice way to introduce the nominees.👍👍

[@ShelbyBaby27]

I love that they brought this back

[@harrisonkathryn]

They did it 6ish years or so and it was just self-congratulatory and sappy. This time, I feel they hit a balance between appreciative and classy

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

6:25 “ I needed this job more than it needed me” He’s very aware that he was a top earning actor, but marvel was ruining his legacy and making him no longer seen as a serious actor. Oppenheimer saved him.

[@RohitRealme-hw5jt]

talk now buddy

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

@@RohitRealme-hw5jt he received validation as a good actor, and then returned to marvel for the biggest paycheck in the history of the Walt Disney corporation. He proved my point.

[@RohitRealme-hw5jt]

@@DesertDawg-oq5fg yeeeh u got it THAT IS RDJ .JR FOR U

[@wolverineiscool7161]

He was already a pretty good actor and he was excellent in chaplin which he also got nominated for. Marvel casts good actors to play these larger than life roles.

[@DesertDawg-oq5fg]

@ Chaplin” was over 30 years ago, his career took a nose dive due to personal issues with drug abuse, Marvel gave him his resurgence. Marvel most certainly does not make good actors (Ask Chris Evans or Chris Hemsworth) they shell out huge paychecks to good actors to temporarily embarrass themselves in roles (every actual award winning veteran actor has admitted this). In the case of Robert Downey Jr. he made a lotta money, but ended up in a lot of bad movies because he was known as a marvel actor incapable of turning in a solid performance or being taken seriously in a good movie

[@derekwatchesmovies]

Met RDJ one random night in Hollywood and he couldn't have been nicer. Amused me by being overly flattered by my joy in seeing him. He's been working for so long and has had so many personal battles. He deserves this moment.

[@joec7217]

That's amazing!! I wish I could meet him irl

[@carlosatausupa8429]

Robert Downey Jr Break the streak loser by nomination. 😊🎉❤

[@SamieBower]

so we just gonna ignore the dog clapping in the audience at 7:27 for a split second? anybody? like what lol

[@Jessew2099]

LMAOOOOO WTF

[@puremadness]

that’s Messi star of Anatomy of a Fall

[@hellbunniez3]

that’s messi! winner of the palme dog award in cannes from anatomy of a fall so you better put respect on his name 🐕🐾

[@GamesWithBrainz]

De niro's face 😂 he does not give one single f anymore... for like 25 years

[@Moooras]

KHQ: And the Oscar goes to… ROBERT RDN: woah, really??? KHQ: DOWNEY JUNIOOOR RDN: Oh, yeah, that guy xD

[@JordanNMovies]

“I’d love to thank my terrible childhood” 🤣🤣ME TOO

[@CcC-ct9tb]

He has no clue

[@dimilton3166]

“And the academy… In that order”😆

[@di3486]

Yep, another one here😂

[@notyourfallguydaddyorson6835]

Awe Robert had it rough!!😢

[@kevinzhang6623]

"oh woe is me and my hundreds of millions of dollars... but my childhood sucked[like millions of others who still have it hard despite having to grind 10x harder]"

[@calebmcguire8934]

Seeing Sam Rockwell intro RDJ brings me back to 2010 with Iron Man 2

[@smlshin]

1:26 I love how Sterling is like "You gonna make me cry." Lol.

[@OscarMPG1]

We all knew that Randall from This Is Us was the best actor on that show. And this nomination proved it. He was also humble in an interview when a reporter asked him about his odds of winning he said. "Oh no, I'm expecting to lose to RDJ"

[@ladykitty16]

Just wow! A total inspiration, a redemption story ... From battling addictions, jail and now winning an Oscar

[@Jared_Wignall]

RDJ truly became Lewis Strauss and gave a hell of a performance. In my opinion, he gave the best performance of his career so far and defiantly deserved the Academy Award.

[@kristinamarieacosta5580]

Seriously his wife saved him literally. So glad he is here with us still❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethmannhardt]

And Mel Gibson!

[@JoZo60]

an angel

[@bexiexz]

truly

[@sharonjensen3016]

​@@elizabethmannhardtMel was paying it forward. Tina Turner gave him some advice regarding his own addiction. "Don't @#$% it up!"

[@Misunao23]

Ke Huy Quan is such a sweetheart ❤

[@jonathanchampagne7683]

What's up with the way they announced his name?

[@zdsfhnbvhigf]

@@jonathanchampagne7683it’s a clip from him winning an oscar where the presenter teared up

[@jonathanchampagne7683]

@@zdsfhnbvhigf ok

[@luizramon9573]

Is it just me or did Downey Jr. ignore Key Huey Quan?

[@dollarsaurus01]

2:54 That Tim Robbins flub was legendary lmao

[@sgt.pepper9533]

I don't appreciate the way he completely ignores Ke Huy Quan. He was so happy for Robert Downey Jr., and yet Robert doesn't even bother to give him an eye contact as he takes the trophy. It kinda shows how he treats certain people.

[@SamirNacer-ih7lr]

Yeah… I agree. Was a little bummed out by that

[@kimharris3755]

I’m hoping it was just nerves and how huge the moment was.

[@nikkinzy]

I thought I was the only one who caught that...but I also try to give grace and understand that this moment (esp if its your first time winning) is probably a super rush of overwhelming emotion & you also know everything is timed so you're just kind of in the fuzz of the moment. So I can definitely see it being an "in the moment thing" but also am cognizant to know actors can be both steller people behind closed doors or assholes and I don't put it past anyone regardless of talent or if I'm a fan or not. But hoping it was the latter!

[@TarotRosetta]

Reminds me of the cluelessness of Taylor Swift at the Grammys.

[@jdxsr85]

Starting to believe what Terrence Howard has been saying about RDJ.

[@nomedigaasi]

Oh man! My eyes got watery when Robert Downey Jr said to his wife: “You loved me back to life.” 😢

[@laurenr1629]

In the words of Tom Holland “Oh my gosh it’s Robert Downey Junior” 🤩

[@Ay3shizzle]

Man do I wish he was there at the ceremony especially if Zendaya was there but I could understand why he couldn’t show up because then his relationship with Zendaya would be talked about a lot at the ceremony and it would overshadow RDJ’s moment but if Tom was there last night, he would’ve undoubtedly been one of the first people to stand up after RDJ won.

[@carlosatausupa8429]

RDJ/Lewiss Strauss/Iron man beat up JOAQUIN PHOENIX/Joker/Napoleon by Oscar 2024.

[@Ay3shizzle]

@@carlosatausupa8429 what?

[@shonenking3948]

The fact that they referenced tropic thunder is fuckin GOLDEN

[@aldakendall4921]

The movie everyone thought would end careers.

[@MatthewReimel]

That lit me up.😆😆

[@shonenking3948]

@@aldakendall4921 the one movie that the cancel culture couldn’t destroy

[@davidcastro1000]

I missed the reference:!

[@mahadaalvi]

@@davidcastro1000 He doesn’t drop character until the DVD commentary 1:32

[@marty1159]

I’m so happy for RDJ he’s proof that anyone can put addiction in the past and have a life. I wish others that left too soon could have found the same path. My heart remembers Phillip Seymour Hoffman, I will forever miss his amazing work.

[@unclehollywoodshouseofther995]

That's one that will always hurt. So many what ifs

[@victoriabaker4400]

yes, and the lovely Heath Ledger. Those two really hurt.

[@lorettacasorini7127]

SOOO TRUE ! RIP PHILIP

[@sabrinaphillips916]

I’m still in shock about Hoffman. I had no clue he was in such private pain

[@alanistwogood2938]

He deserves this so, so much. He's been through many things. Rdj is one of my favorite actors, and I'm so happy he finally got an Oscar!! Congrats to him!👏

[@SirRifty]

Justin Hammer introducing Tony Stark, Blade introducing Bruce Banner

[@MauiBodyworker]

1994 I waited on RDJ in an L.A. restaurant several times and he was always kind, polite and treated all the staff with respect and friendliness I am so happy for his well deserved successful career (which was rocky for awhile) ❤❤❤❤❤

[@katashley1031]

I've been sharing the same observations. He and his ex and son were clients at a chiro practice I managed, and he was a very kind, warm person to everyone.

[@calebcold3]

One of the most deserved Oscars in history. The journey RDJ has been on is one for the history books. From being a childhood icon of mine with Iron Man to today with his win for Strauss, RDJ is clearly an actor/human being EVERYONE can look up to.

[@sxystar41]

Not only that he went through drug addiction and went to jail...his career was basically over and had to start over and made to the top which is unheard of in Hollywood.

[@DanielMazahreh]

LMAO! Robert’s BEEN an actor of talent way before Iron Man. He received 2 oscar nominations before.

[@calebcold3]

@@DanielMazahrehI know, but I and many many others was introduced to him as Tony Stark back in 2008 when we saw Iron Man 1. 6 year old me didn’t know he was nominated for Chaplin back then. It was the role of Stark that set him on the path of his redemption in the film industry, the whole Burger King cheeseburger scene is a reference to when RDJ wanted to change his life as person after dumping all the drugs in his car in the ocean after he had a Burger King burger So horrendous.

[@brian-ld4vd]

He should have won Years ago for Chaplin.

[@carlosatausupa8429]

There are those who say that RDJ doesn't know how to interpret or those who lie. RDJ/Sherlock Holmes/Lewiss Strauss/Iron Man

[@hawtmess66]

Robert Downey Jr is finally recognized for his fabulous acting. Hes been through hell and back. Hes worked so hard to change his life around. Couldnt happen to a better guy

[@ilikebacon.6483]

should of won for tropic thunder

[@j.d.t.5761]

​​@@ilikebacon.6483 Not Possible, that was the year of Heath Ledger. I liked his performance. Im just saying.

[@petergrossi6605]

It was a comeback story is why he won. His performance was overwrought

[@matiaspereira9382]

Fun fact: This is the 3rd time in every 10 years a movie wins both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. The previous 2 times were Sean Penn and Tim Robbins for Mystic River in 2003 and Matthew McCounaghey and Jared Leto for Dallas Buyers Club in 2013

[@damon665]

Did he really pretend like Ke Huy Quan wasn't even there?

[@tangerinesarebetterthanora7060]

Yes that came off as disrespectful.

[@nadedjadannevik6272]

That was very intentional. His racism was seeping through: Deliberately ignored the POC on stage as well as mocked Da'Vine Joy Randolph's speech.

[@chaniyayanet6992]

Yeah for sure. When Mahershala won, he stopped to shake hands with his fellow nominee(s). The respect and class is unmatched.

[@DanA-10357]

What’s even more annoying are the people trying to excuse it and pretend like it didn’t even happen.

[@maxrobertson9008]

Racism? I saw it as just narcissism. RDJ is the only person that matters.

[@allys744]

“I want to thank my stylist if no one else does” Why is that such a RDJ thing to say? So glad he won, not only did he make a deserving comeback, but he proved to be much more than Ironman.

[@chadhoward5976]

I like how they bring out previous winners to speak about their comrads

[@DanielMazahreh]

This is just dumm@$$ cringe stuff that they have been doing for supporting actors before since Heath Ledger’s Joker win.

[@victoriabaker4400]

I do too, this is the first year they've done it like this, contrary to another commenter who is all about macho. I didn't see the broadcast but I grew up watching them every year and I really like the clips I've seen where they are giving each nominee a real moment and allowing more involvement from past winners, as you put it, their comrades. It makes for a much more moving program to have emotional vulnerability.

[@twashawngray6621]

I like what they have done this year 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@DanielMazahreh]

@@victoriabaker4400 NOT the first year they have done this as I have said in my previous comment that they did this for Heath Ledger Best Supporting Actor.

[@jacobskinner3522]

@@DanielMazahrehthey did it for all of the acting categories that year, not just supporting actor

[@Xxmilkshake202xX]

I’m so happy for RDJ.

[@cachi-7878]

He seems to take himself too seriously.

[@mayflower7811]

We love him 3000

[@sava898]

Me too 😊.

[@JoeZaccaris]

Why did he ignore Ke Huy Quan? Seemed like a prick move.

[@JennaKirchner]

The format of this year's Oscar's was by far the best I've ever seen. Having previous winners introduce current nominees with heartfelt messages about their acting abilities and who they are as a person had me tearing up more than once!

[@OscarMPG1]

The 1st SNL cast member AND 1st Avenger to win an Oscar.

[@masonteague4039]

So fucking glad he got an Oscar!!!!!

[@mayflower7811]

We love him 3000

[@carlosatausupa8429]

Now let's see who laughs last Joker. ❤️💛🤍🩶🐺☠️ RDJ/LEWISS STRAUSS >>>Joaquin Phoenix/a Joker.

[@TheProphegy]

It’s crazy to think of his character in Oppenheimer vs his character in Tropic Thunder. Now that’s acting! Well deserved.

[@TrueWalker88]

Is this a new thing, having a distinguished colleague do a tribute to each nominee before announcing the winner? It's nice. It honors the great work that went into each role and why the actor was nominated, an award in itself, especially when sometimes every single nominee is deserving but only one can win.

[@lxpersona]

It’s actually all the previous Oscar winners in that category

[@kaitiekee4444]

I loved that they did this! It should continue for sure!

[@jakejshine]

They have done this before. I see it as it comes full circle for Downey since 2008 oscars. He was nominated for supporting actor but lost to heath ledger (very deserving also). Glad he won it this time around!

[@BRBallin1]

I love the special moment of acknowledgement for all the actors. They're all winners for the nomination alone

[@marin998]

RDJ completely ignored Oscar-winner, Ke Huy Quan.

[@Michaelmyersbae]

Who cares. He probably has a lot going on in his mind at that moment. He doesn't know him. He could've been a bit nicer about it, but ppl will find anything to bitch about.

[@Ju-gz3te]

@@Michaelmyersbae😂 “who cares.” A short sentence enough to show someone’s civility. RDJ and his fans should watch what Cillian Murphy did in the same situation to learn how to respect one another.

[@MusicismoreImportant]

​@@Ju-gz3terdj has had better roles and has others to congratulate People are just jealous of iron man

[@roan6125]

@@Michaelmyersbaethe think that irked me was he acknowledges the two white dudes on the stage and disregards the other.

[@eryn7448]

@@roan6125one was his friend from iron man and the other thought Robert was holding his hand out to shake it 💀 Robert was clearly in shock by the way he reacted

[@Mrrahomagic]

RDJ has one of the most beautiful comebacks in all of Hollywood. Glad to have seen him come this far

[@greencheese]

The Ke Huy Quan sound bite😭😭

[@peachhazel7865]

I cracked up HAHAHAH

[@Wonderwhatyouare]

And then RDJ didn't even shake hands with Ke Huy Quan - what's wrong with him?

[@peachhazel7865]

@@Wonderwhatyouare probably over whelmed he didn’t shake everyone elses

[@frankcarlosanaliza]

He took a selfie with him afterwards​@@Wonderwhatyouare

[@47imagine]

@@Wonderwhatyouare Didn't even look him in the face. Says a lot about him.

[@DebSherr]

He deserves it! Robert Downey Jr. has walked through hell and rose to the top! ❤🎉

[@CcC-ct9tb]

He has no idea what actual Hell is.

[@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477]

He doesn't deserve shit. I enjoy him and he's talented but to suggest he deserves it because he walked through a hell he decided to walk through no less it was a short trip and he had people who tossed ice water on him walking through that hell.

[@Speedster2000]

People are on here saying how much RDJ disrespected Ke Huy Quan but I don’t see that, besides he only shook a couple of hands, this MOMENT is about him, and let be as selfish as he wants for however he is talking.

[@timwong13]

The way RDJ brushed off Ke I think is uncalled for. But he deserves this long awaited oscar

[@Lifeinthe808]

Many of you are dissing on RDJ for not shaking Ke Huy Quan's hand or hugging him. But back when Julia Roberts won best actress for Erin Brockovich, she forgot to acknowledge Erin in her speech. Everyone gets caught up in their moments. Stop your whining.

[@staceynicole8978]

Just goes to show that anyone can turn their life around even when they are at their lowest point.

[@lowriderlandon4377]

Everyone except Meghan Markle.

[@jakeblake415]

​@lowriderlandon4377 To be honest, I believe that the more I pretend Meghan and Harry don't exist, the more likely that could actually happen

[@bahhumbug9824]

She doesnt have a famous dad. @@lowriderlandon4377

[@Ava-km7tl]

They need Ke Huy Quan hosting! ❤

[@TruongTee]

Noooo, he’s very irritating the way he talks

[@eric3366]

You really should leave in the dog that claps for Robert

[@Jjangbunbun]

Right!!

[@natehulsman1968]

Lmao that threw me off

[@zenmasterwannabe]

What was that even about? I didn't watch it.

[@UltimateKyuubiFox]

@@zenmasterwannabeIt’s the dog from Anatomy of a Fall, one of the nominees for Best Picture.

[@jeremystubbs1980]

The Last film that won Best Picture, Director, Leading Actor AND Supporting Actor was “Ben-Hur” in 1960.

[@Infinite_Ethan03]

I’m very happy for RDJ, but also very sad that all of them kept ignoring poor Ke Huy Quan, even on backstage.

[@TruongTee]

I’m very sure there’s a reason that we all don’t know. I’m Vietnamese but the way Ke Huy Quan was talking and announced RDJ name was very irritating. Such a high pitch voice AND screamed his name like a high school girl. It wasn’t a proper adult announcing name. Sorry for the rambling

[@user-uo8mx3cv5k]

How so? RDJ briefly interacted with 2 out of the 5 host, why are people saying he specifically ignored Ke?

[@alexandertucker6140]

Justin Hammer giving love to Tony is AWESOME!!!!!!

[@dezmarie7718]

I love RDJ’s easy going acceptance speech. Light hearted and funny.

[@bexiexz]

i feel like he's always carried that vibe

[@viviantao318]

I'm sorry but did no one notice how RDJ disrespected Ke? No thank you, no eye contact no hand shake. Ke deserved better.

[@victoriabaker4400]

It wasn't disrespect, people are so damn quick to judge. He was clearly nervous. He shook the hands of the 2 who were on the end when he came up the stairs, then went directly out to the mic to keep the show moving. He could have taken more time. There was nothing mean or deliberate about it. He took a selfie with Ke afterward and everyone with eyes understood what happened.

[@liph_flsek]

his first name is Huy or Ke Huy, not Ke

[@K808G1]

Yeah, really like RDJ but that was a little rude, not nervous.

[@ninettehalpin2779]

I agree and he also gave no mention to the other actors who were also nominated. For a guy who's been at the bottom of the barrel he's very arrogant. Not impressed

[@Maga2024lul]

​@@ninettehalpin2779 This is an award show. For skill not charity. Nolan made the best film. Every actor nominated got screen time. You're a whiner.

[@optimusprime5945]

4:22 Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is the first Black actor to win two Academy Awards in the best supporting actor category and the Black actor to win multiple acting Oscars such as 2016's Moonlight and 2018's Green Book.

[@trourke4475]

You loved me back to life....what an amazing tribute to his wife. Can't get better than that.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Maybe so, but no one can do rehab or sobriety for you. Do it for yourself.

[@安子木-d3z]

Well deserved. RDJ's portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer is spectacular in a way you would never think of Iron man during watching.

[@chillones9574]

I was like hour into movie and I was like wait that RDJ, guy was crushing it.

[@bencureshow]

Love RDJ. Growing up, I knew he was an excellent actor, but the world wasn’t willing to give him the title because super hero movies weren’t considered “award worthy”. Glad to see he’s finally being recognized by the old guard. 🙏🏼

[@neurohack9038]

To be fair, if an actor won for a superhero movie it would be a travesty.

[@Ay3shizzle]

@@neurohack9038it’s because actors are bigger than that right? Then again Heath Ledger won for a great performance in a great superhero movie

[@johnagostinelli709]

Heath ledger was the exception also Joaquin Phoenix for the same character but then again Joker is a great character.

[@royshavrick]

@@neurohack9038so condescending

[@lorenair456]

He was an actor waaaaaaay before Ironman

[@ericlane3256]

Saw this coming a million miles away with his character’s rant at the end of the movie.

[@huyenkatepham4900]

Why didn’t he shake hands with Quan Ke Huy?

[@captaincoon_]

Still in character if ya catch my drift

[@griffinholahan123]

He probably got excited

[@joliecide]

If that were De Niro I think he would have done the same. Maybe worst.

[@themelonreaper6886]

I was wondering the same but you only have a small amount of time on stage and I think there is a big party afterwards he could thank him at

[@zachsutton6195]

I'm sorry what's that name again?

[@nightwave1166]

how is no one noticing the dog clapping at 7:27

[@mrvoiceover911]

Nah they be inviting anyone nowadays 😭

[@Ay3shizzle]

It's about damn time this legend won his well deserved Oscar. Proud of him

[@KipArmadillo]

These guys, on stage and nominated this year, are all incredibly gifted.

[@Darth_J0k3r_9]

He’s a legend! He did an outstanding performance in Oppenheimer. He’s a role model; and for sure a good example that personal redemption does come along way. He deserves all the success possible! Congrats RDJ!

[@NikeMS11]

Happy for RDJ but prefer CM's humility.

[@optimusprime5945]

Robert Downey Jr.'s performance in Oppenheimer reminded everyone of his versatility, as he plays a role totally unlike Tony Stark and makes the revelation that Lewis Strauss was working against Julius Robert Oppenheimer and secretly despises him genuinely surprising.

[@douglasj8823]

So f'ing happy for the guy. Loved him since Less Than Zero, when I was in highschool.

[@peanutbutter4435]

Why’d he take the trophy from Ke Huy Quan and not acknowledge him

[@88lilies]

He took a selfie with Ke Huy afterwards.

[@pepecebolla69]

Yeah very disrespectful :(

[@remyd8767]

​@@88liliesmore like ke huy Quan asked to take a selfie of a group of 5 people that includes RDJ in the middle. Was there a selfie with only them too?

[@andrewbouk1324]

@@remyd8767Holy Shit. You people need to relax.

[@lisavandien3078]

He was super hyper excited. Probably didn't realize it as disrespect.

[@BladeBlur]

Having Ke Huy Quan announce RDJ's win gives me life ❤

[@meropale]

Yeah but then RDJ completely ignores him.

[@47imagine]

@@meropale I noticed that too. Compare the way RDJ accepts the Oscar compared to Cillian Murphy. Classless vs class. Period. Full stop.

[@meropale]

My guess is Cillian Murphy noticed RDJ's behaviour and chose not to do the same! RDJ came off as way too cocky. A little humility would have served him well.

[@graythurman4506]

@@meropaleit’s his calling card, bro is best recognized for his Stark-esque energy. Y’all are reading to much into this, I’m sure he meant no harm

[@jsu8660]

RDJ is so rude to his award presenter.

[@gwbarchive]

An incredible man, and a true survivor who has earned his accolades through powerful life lessons, great friends, and most of all the incredible love and patience of Family standing behind him reminding him how talented he is and why his contributions to humanity and his craft have been so meaningful...Cheers also to the Producers for the idea to bring past winners out to the stage to so meaningfully honor each nominee instead of letting them be just a quickly referenced name on a teleprompter or note card. A Brilliant production idea and it should become a permanent addition to the introductions because its heartwarming, educational for the audience about the individuals honored, and very meaningful to the Artist to be recognized and saluted by their peers. Congrats RDJ on a well deserved win!!!

[@TheLasVegasRefugee]

(5:05) “And the winner is…”

[@PapaCrescendo]

He should’ve won for Chaplin instead of Pacino in scent of a woman

[@sabrinaphillips916]

Agreed. In fact, Scent of a Woman ruined Pacino because he started yelling all his lines after that

[@therealestj]

I thought Denzel should have taken it that year.

[@88lilies]

The only problem with that is… it was Pacino’s only Oscar, Pacino would have never won… he is my favorite actor, it would hurt to know he never won an Oscar!

[@nothingfancy4024]

I thought Denzel should of definitely won that year.

[@libbycampbell879]

​@@sabrinaphillips916 You're out of order! You're whole comment is out of order!

[@gayanehovakimian8479]

It was rude to ignore Ke Huy Quan who handed him the Oscar.

[@vegitoblue4390]

I love RDJ and Ke, and I agree with u

[@metalliholic]

How did he ignore him? He went up and said hi to everyone before going to the podium

[@vegitoblue4390]

@@metalliholic he didn't even look at him, he grabbed the Oscar, and look up as he was grabbing Oscar instead of looking at him in the eye and smile or say something, he just plainly ignore him.

[@peachhazel7865]

Omg they have a selfie after that get over it butt out

[@TheLennoz]

I think he was just super excited 😅

[@LE_AZ]

From his crappy childhood to Oscar stage he did well for himself and never gave up.

[@jayr3053]

Poor Key Huy Quan. He tried twice.

[@wusup9988]

The way he grabbed the trophy from the presenter without any acknowledgement made him look really trashy.

[@Luke101]

No it didn’t

[@imanoldurango8213]

Nah he just doesn’t really know him. I mean Ke Huy Quan disappeared from Hollywood until everything everywhere all at once

[@nancyearambula]

​@@imanoldurango8213You don't have to know a person personally to be a decent human.

[@Sfb396]

@@nancyearambula exactly. also I think he's trash

[@VKat]

@@nancyearambula THIS 💯

[@kennedycalderone9608]

I always love how he thanks his wife Susan Everytime he gets an award in any capacity. She truly is his heart and soul and savior in many ways and I love seeing them together😊

[@sharonjensen3016]

He also thanked his three children right at the end "This is for you!"

[@bobertrobertson130]

Kinda messed up how he just blew off key when accepting award

[@adrianreyes6671]

Noticed that too and he also missed the right side too. Not sure if it was the nerves or not

[@ANKH-c4m]

Sure Looks Like That, huh...can't help but wonder why ? 🤔

[@vegitoblue4390]

It looks way bad with Ke coz he did see the other two Kristoff and mahershala for a second and lift his hands like wow guys, he took the Oscar and he didn't even make eye contact with Ke lol, of course he shook hands with the oldest actor Tim and the one he worked with Sam, guess he's like I know these guys well. His Tony stark way of acting in real life made this look bad with Ke. If he really noticed he fucked up there he could talk to Ke afterwards since Ke seemed he did want RDJ to notice him, and tried a couple of times even when they walked back stage, RDJ was too busy with his pals 🤷‍♂️ . I loved RDJ and Ke, this made me a bit uncomfortable to watch 😂

[@emmanuelasare2908]

@@vegitoblue4390 And just like that he created another villain

[@vegitoblue4390]

@@emmanuelasare2908 haha exactly 👀

[@JonStark117]

*So happy/proud of RDJ…You truly are the man!!!* 👏🏼💯

[@yokoshenron]

"Can you hear the music" playing as he walked on stage gave me CHILLS

[@NiVi192]

This is one of these years where I would have been totally on board with all five winners. That was such a strong category! 👏🏽 I am very much on board with RDJ, just saying every single one of these performances were actually deserving of an Oscar.

[@wingsofx117]

That split last second dog/trumpet combo is the most RDJ way this clip could've ended.

[@Ravenblack42]

“Amateurs seek the sun. Get eaten. Power stays in the shadows". I can’t think of anyone more deserving. This man has persevered and fought his way to where he is now, just as Johnny depp and countless others have. Just look back the last several decades and you’ll bear witness to the proof that RDJ has a heart.

[@TitanZhong]

Robert really deserved it

[@ElEspectroDeLaMi]

By the time Rami Malek was spilling the beans about Strauss in Oppenheimer, and RDJ was reacting, all I could think about was "Downey better get fucking nominated!" It's so weird to think back to the late 90s/early 2000s when I was absolutely certain that there was no way Robert Downey Jr would live to see 40. His self destruction was so public and seemed so inevitable that I was preparing to hear about him being found dead of an overdose by early 2001. I'm so glad I was SO wrong. Mel Gibson and Jon Favreau helped to prove me wrong as much as Robert did.

[@dorinaleslie2586]

Just listened to a great interview with RDJ, on Rick Rubin's Tetragamadon podcast. He was so incredibly humble and interesting, I'll have to watch Chaplin and Oppenheimer. A big congratulations on this amazing award, and I'm thrilled you've been leading a happy, healthy and sober life, alongside your lovely wife, Susan...that's the greatest reward of all. God bless, RDJ

[@chedebnam6025]

From less than zero to having an oscar! Wau to go RDJ!!!!

[@liamn.7664]

It’s so good to see Robert’s incredible force of acting finally being recognized by his peers and it’s something really special to also witness where he has come from to where he is now in life

[@stephb3321]

I’ve been a fan of RDJ since my teens. I remember reading a Vanity Fair interview with him as he described one of his periods in jail. A very dark time in his life. I’m so happy he made it and came out the other side. He’s a fabulous actor. So deserving. 🥰

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I loved his short-but-sweet speech, particularly because he recognized his wife who really did save his life.

[@jasonweninger]

About damn time!! RDJ has been an amazing actor for years & finally got that recognition, you can tell it meant a ton to him, happy for him. 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@TheEwokExplorer]

Did RDJ forget to thank Christopher Nolan or did i just miss it?

[@mari14330]

he said chris

[@MeauxGreenMusic]

He didn't thank him he only mention of Nolan was "Chris knew it"

[@christina5266]

​@@MeauxGreenMusiche has been thanking him since day 1. From golden globes, to bafta to sag to critics choice, give the man a break😭

[@devoncox1808]

I knew that our man RDJ was going to win. he is one hell of an actor and one hell of a dude. He incredibly deserve it. And he will always be our Iron Man. ❤

[@ytuser_3122]

Sam Rockwell praising RDJ before his Oscar win feels like a full circle moment after they were in Iron Man 2

[@optimusprime5945]

1:29 Oscar winner Sam Rockwell was the voice of Darwin in G-Force, Hickory in Trolls World Tour, Ivan in the One and Only Ivan and Mr. Wolf in the Bad Guys. Oscar winner Robert Downey, Jr. portrays Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Iron Man in 2008 and concluding with Avengers: Endgame in 2019.

[@timothysmith7888]

The sheer grace, humble demeanor, quiet respect and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Ke Huy Quan is deeply, deeply impressive. 🙏 I am sorry that RDjr missed an opportunity to communicate a bit of gratitude toward Mr. Quan. I hope Mr. Downey has since made amends to Mr. Quan. To not only survive, but thrive in Hollywood is a monumental achievement. A Deep Bow to both Mr. Quan and Mr. Downey.🙏