Robert Downey Jr. gets candid about past struggles following Oscar win
Robert Downey Jr. expressed gratitude towards his wife, Susan and lawyer for their support through difficult times
Robert Downey Jr. reflected on his Hollywood career following his recent Oscars win.
The Iron Man actor recently won first Oscar of his career for supporting role in Oppenheimer.
During an interview with PEOPLE, Downey Jr. acknowledged the challenges he faced in his career, especially during his battle with addiction.
He expressed gratitude towards his wife and lawyer for their support through difficult times and 'trying to get me insured and bailing me out.'
Despite his past struggles, the Sherlock Holmes actor remains optimistic about personal growth as he emphasizes the importance of developing moral psychology and taking proactive steps towards improvement.
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"I think if you develop a moral psychology, things are a lot easier, and I think it's hard to explain away certain behaviors when there are ways to heal. So I both have a lot of empathy for, and I also am a little bit skeptical about anyone who doesn't lean into what they can do to improve the state of their compass. That's all," he said.
The outlet shared that Downey’s wife, Susan, who was also there during the interview also added, “I feel like anyone's journey, no matter how fraught or positive, whatever it is, it is your journey. There's nothing we would do differently.”
