Relationships

Robert Downey Jr dishes on married life

The quirky actor reveals why he and wife Susan Downey work so well together, professionally and personally!
Susan Downey, Robert Downey Jr

Strangely enough, the two lovebirds didn’t have the most romantic beginning to their relationship, as The Hollywood Reporter discovered. Their paths first crossed back in 2003, when Susan was producing the film Gothika and the cast and crew met for lunch.

“Everybody else ordered Japanese, but Robert told us how oatmeal was the ‘superfood’,” Susan reminisces fondly.

“He brought his own packets of oatmeal to have at lunch. And he had this box of various herbs and stuff. And then he started doing these yoga moves. I mean, he was interesting, but weird.”

That offbeat charm must have worked its magic, though, as it wasn’t long before the Iron Man actor and the hard-working producer fell in love. Robert even proposed to Susan within three months of dating!

Robert attends the premiere of his latest film The Judge, which was co-produced by Susan. Image: George Pimentel

Unfortunately Robert’s struggles with addiction were well-known by this point, but Susan gave him an ultimatum – get sober or split up forever.

Her tough love worked, and the power couple – who now own a production company together – got married in 2005. They have a son, Exton, and also care for Indio, Robert’s son from his previous marriage. The couple are also expecting their first daughter.

While mixing marriage with work doesn’t always pan out, the Downeys say it’s just part of their normal routine.

“It’s another form of co-parenting,” Robert reveals.

“We co-parent our children, our relationship, our business. It’s all the same. It’s all part of the therapy of life.”

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