As soon as Jimmy Kimmel called out Robert Downey Jr.’s past, X (formerly, known as Twitter) users began to roast the host for making such a demeaning joke. “jimmy kimmel used RDJ’s past drug addiction against him in front of everyone is so tacky and shameful,” wrote user @tswiftphile. “Someone tell Jimmy Kimmel that Robert Downey Jr drug jokes are no longer funny (not that they ever really were tbh).. RDJ looks so uncomfortable,” shared @heyitslackjove.
This isn’t the first time individuals have tried to get a reaction out of Downey Jr. by bringing up his history. While promoting “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Downey Jr. walked out of a chat with Channel 4 News after the interviewee began to ask questions about the actor’s personal life, including his relationship with drugs. The “Iron Man” actor was praised for standing up for himself and walking out of the interview. After Kimmel’s jokes, many are lauding Downey Jr. for expressing how he felt about them. “RDJ looked so uncomfortable at Jimmy Kimmel’s jokes and I don’t blame him whatsoever,” wrote @reysbeskar.
