I was so touched hearing Robert Downey Jr. speak about Gwyneth Paltrow at the Hollywood Reporter’s gala! He presented her with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, and his speech was just lovely. It was really sweet, but also classic RDJ – he couldn’t resist playfully teasing her about how she sometimes forgets details from our Marvel movies! It was a funny and heartwarming moment, honestly.
Robert Downey Jr. teases Gwyneth Paltrow for confusion over MCU & her costars
Robert Downey Jr. started his speech by describing Gwyneth Paltrow as someone with contrasting qualities. He jokingly said she’s incredibly smart, but often seems lost when it comes to the details of the Marvel movies and characters.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. have appeared together in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, where Paltrow played Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s romantic partner.
Robert Downey Jr. remembered a funny moment when Gwyneth Paltrow once asked, “Who’s that?” while on set with another Marvel actor. Downey Jr. jokingly explained, “That’s Spider-Man. He goes by Peter, both his name and his character’s name. It’s Tom Holland – you’ve worked with him on four films!”
Robert Downey Jr., known for his role in Oppenheimer, enthusiastically praised Gwyneth Paltrow’s impressive career, highlighting her Oscar win for Shakespeare in Love. He also admired her ability to balance acting with her entrepreneurial work with Goop and raising her children. Downey Jr. remembered that she was simultaneously launching Goop and filming Iron Man.
The actor explained that Paltrow’s split from Chris Martin of Coldplay popularized the idea of “conscious uncoupling.” He also defended her against criticism of her public image, dismissing those who criticize her as using that word to unfairly target successful and consistently relevant women.
Downey Jr. finished with a touching moment, praising Paltrow again before playfully exclaiming, “Let’s give it up for… Gwyneth Paltrow!”
Gwyneth Paltrow is back in movies with the upcoming 2025 comedy-drama, Marty Supreme. Timothée Chalamet plays the lead role of Marty Mauser, and Paltrow plays Kay Stone.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh for ComingSoon.
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