Robert Downey Jr. received the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2024 Oscars for his performance in Oppenheimer — and gave his wife, Susan Downey, most of the credit. “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and The Academy. In that order,” Robert, 58, began his acceptance speech during the Sunday, March 10, awards show. He then turned his attention to his wife of nearly 20 years. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian, I meant my wife, Susan Downey,” the actor said.
“She found me, a snarling rescue pet and you loved me back to life. That’s why I’m here.” Robert also gushed about working on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, saying, “Here’s my little secret. I needed this job more than it needed me. I stand here before you, a better man because of me.” He continued: “What we do is meaningful, and the stuff that we decide to make is important.” Robert Downey Jr. Robert then joked, “So, back to my publicist — my agent, Phillip Raskin is here and Andrew Dunlap, my den mother Joy Feeley, thank you.” He added, “I want to thank my stylist, in case no one else doe
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