"People are worried the pressure and fallout from this will push him back to his self-destructive ways.". A lot of people do get out but don't change. They may have gone through a civil war on the big screen before being poised to make up in Avengers: Endgame, but in real life, Marvel's leading Avengers, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, are close friends, with the former revealing even more inside info on their mutual admiration and overall "bromance.". Sometimes he makes me self-conscious, like, 'Should I be more fun?' BET Newsletters are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms There's a little bit of, like, just trying to shake out the anxiety. If Downey Jr. were so distraught over the movie's stateside reception, it's unlikely he'd go out of his way to keep sharing behind the scenes images from the international press tour. Downey Jr. remains one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, and with a third Sherlock Holmes movie on deck, we imagine he'll be just fine. Gossip Cop can correct the bogus story. To top all this off, I've scribed short films and documentaries, conceptualizing stories and scripts from a human interest and social justice perspective. Blackface is certainly wrong, but commentary on blackface should not have been from Ben Stiller, who directed the film, or Downey Jr. On his own it will be tough." And yes, I've written sports for them too! Not bad for someone from the Caribbean, eh? In other words, Downey Jr. didn't merely get clean back in 2003, he also worked on the root of his addiction issues and changed his life for the better. Gossip Cop checked in with a source close to the actor, who confirms the tabloid's report is baseless. But if you want to talk about it in terms of team building, and you want to talk about it as the most successful creative relay race in the history of cinema, he was the critical leg.". Oddly enough, this isn't the first time we've had to call out a tabloid for alleging the actor's new movie was affecting his personal life. He said, “Ninety percent of my Black friends were like, 'Dude, that was great.' An "addiction expert" who's never treated or met the actor is then quoted as saying, "It hinges on whether he has people around him who support him and can help him process these negative feelings without falling back on his addictions. In the early 1980s, Rob Lowe, Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., and Sean Penn were all friends … Nonetheless, he was rewarded for the performance. While Iron Man got the Marvel Cinematic Universe up and running in 2008, the actor did say that no matter what, he believes it's TFA and Evans' embodiment of Cap that really stands up as the pivot of the entire Avengers project. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau and Bradley Cooper, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Josh Brolin. For details on Gateway Blend's privacy and cookie policies, please visit our. Robert Downey Jr.'s friends aren't worried about him relapsing on drugs and alcohol because Dolittle bombed at the box office, despite a ridiculous tabloid report. Dolittle, Downey Jr.'s first project after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been panned by critics and is expected to lose as much as $100 million. It was boring so I decided to write about things I love. "I've spent a lot of time just in repose with this guy, on set," he added. This is a blanket statement for anyone with addiction issues and doesn't specifically apply to Downey Jr. or the box office performance of Dolittle. The National Enquirer, however, claims it's all going to come crashing down over one movie being received poorly. And I've also seen him, over the last 10 years, go from being someone who had laughably real social anxiety to someone who has grown more and more comfortable in their own skin.". Downey Jr. further elaborated on the close bond of the entire cast, who keep in contact through group text messages when they're not working on Marvel Studios projects, but admitted that Evans is someone his relationship is even more tight-knit with. I think that it's never an excuse to do something that's out of place and out of its time, but to me, it blasted the cap on [the issue]. It's also worth noting, Downey Jr. has been sharing Instagram photos from the international press tour for Dolittle. © 2020 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. Oh, FYI, I'd love to write the Gargoyles movie for Disney. The idea that the actor is going to relapse after 17 years because one of his movies flopped is just silly. Charlie Sheen, Rob Lowe, Robert Downey Jr., and Sean Penn Talk about a brat pack. CELEBS, Vanessa Bryant is dealing with her late husband’s trust. See Downey Jr. in blackface below: By clicking submit, I consent to receiving BET Newsletters and other marketing emails. She lost custody of their daughter Bonnie Bella. The Iron Man star got sober in 2003 following years of substance abuse issues which led to numerous arrests and negatively impacted his career. 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In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. appeared in a film called Tropic Thunder where he played a character in blackface. Gossip Cop has determined this story is totally false. All rights reserved. And I've had some of my greatest moments of gratitude when he was looking at me in my suit, and I was looking at him in his suit, and we're just like, 'Jesus, is this still working? He also added, “Sometimes, you just gotta go, 'Yeah I effed up.' Robert Downey Jr. needs new friends. Evans explained that it was a call from Downey Jr. that inspired him to take the role of Steve Rogers in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, and since the,n Downey Jr. has taken pride in watching Evans, known more for his comedic roles back then, grow into the true definition of a social justice activist. "[Evans'] suspension of his own disbelief, regardless of whatever doubts he had, is the reason all these other worlds are able to be built," Downey Jr. said. If you're bored by now, then you also don't want to hear that I write for ESPN on the PR side of things. Robert Downey Jr. received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. took to Instagram to not only defend Chris Pratt, but chided those attacking him for his faith and his perceived political opinions. "Starting with Avengers, and then Guardians, and Black Panther. "Nobody laughs more than him. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the actor said, "Job one is get out of that cave. "You know -- the shield's on the table, and we're waiting for the technocrane to get put in place. I'm a former Chemical Engineer. Justin Bieber Shares What He's Been Up To During Quarantine In New Documentary. Over the years, Downey Jr. has been very open about his past struggles and eventual recovery from addiction. The film arrives April 26. Personal and professional setbacks are a part of life. No movie star has a perfect record at the box office. There's no validity to it. Its hard to believe that Robert Downey Jr. fell on hard times after his iconic role as Tony Stark/Iron Man, but its true. People love to say -- and I'll eat it up -- that I'm kind of the progenitor of this whole universe. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Jeff Bridges Forgoing Chemo In Favor Of Chanting And A Vegan Diet To Fight Cancer? Kate Middleton To Tell Her Side Of The Story In Tell-All Interview? "He's telling people he's concerned the disaster will cripple his career forever," an alleged source tells the outlet. Users can unsubscribe at anytime. Megan Fox Planning On Leaving Machine Gun Kelly To Reunite With Brian Austin Green? In my defense, Tropic Thunder is about how wrong [blackface] is, so I take exception." Kendall And Kyle Jenner 'Sisters At War'? I also write about music in terms of punk, indie, hardcore and emo because well, they rock! In reality, Downey Jr. is as committed to his sobriety as just about anything else in his life. However, Downey Jr. made it perfectly clear that Evans' warmth has rubbed off on him more than he expected. RELATED: Avengers: Endgame Posters Confirm Another of Thanos' Victims, "I've been in hundreds of scenes with this guy," the Iron Man actor told The Hollywood Reporter. 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RELATED: Is Marvel Trolling Fans With Loki's Avengers: Endgame Poster? Robert Downey Jr.'s friends aren't worried about him relapsing on drugs and alcohol because Dolittle bombed at the box office, despite a ridiculous … I think having a moral psychology is job one.” Earlier this month, Gossip Cop busted the Enquirer's sister outlet, OK!, for falsely claiming Downey Jr. and his wife Susan were having marriage problems over Dolittle. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Is Marvel Trolling Fans With Loki's Avengers: Endgame Poster?
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