Robert Downey Jr. Hilariously Supports Jon Favreau at His Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony (Exclusive)

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Robert Downey Jr. is honoring Jon Favreau in hilarious fashion. The 57-year-old actor was on hand to celebrate his Marvel co-star on Monday, as the director received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.«Sixteen years ago this week, Jon and I were in preproduction on what felt like a high-concept indie.

We were fueled by this infectious yet unfounded confidence,» Downey said of. «I was beyond grateful for the power of second chances.

Strangely, Kevin Feige trusted us, he and I trusted Jon, and for no good reason, Jon and Kevin trusted me.»«Iron Man was a second-tier superhero property that had no shot at affording Kevin Feige the opportunity to launch a cinematic universe, because there was no such thing as a cinematic universe,» he continued, before joking, «I would never insinuate that it was me who made Jon a multi-hyphenate international sensation 'cause I have to leave something for his speech.»Downey continued by noting that «there's nothing more awkward for my friend that we are here to celebrate and honor than being honored and celebrated.»«He has somehow bridged the gap between being a household name, still sometimes confused with that of a political speech writer, while maintaining a level of personal humility,» Downey said. «The ride I've shared with him is too [great] to even imagine, and yet it's only a small part of his larger storytelling journey that continues to leave us elevated, inspired and connected.