Robert Downey Jr. wins first Oscar: “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy”
nme.comOppenheimer at tonight’s (March 10) ceremony in Los Angeles.The star won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role of Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s hit movie.Downey Jr.
beat the likes of Ryan Gosling, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Ruffalo to pick up the award. As he went on stage to accept the trophy, he was given a standing ovation by the crowd.“Thanks, Sam [Rockwell], thanks, fellas – that’s amazing, you only flubbed one line,” he began, referring to the group of actors who had introduced each nominee in the category.Robert Downey Jr.’s acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor at the#Oscars#Oscar2024 pic.twitter.com/HXBdsi32LL— Ghulam Muhammad Hashmi (@2low_honey) March 11, 2024He continued: “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy – in that order.
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. Thank you.”The actor went on to discuss his part in Oppenheimer, saying: “Here’s my secret – I needed this job more than it needed me.
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