Many fans are curious about the relationship between Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan. While his acting career continues to captivate fans, their bond and creative work together have drawn significant attention.
Here is more about Robert Downey Jr.’s wife, Susan, and their relationship.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.’s wife?
Robert Downey Jr. is married to Susan Downey.
At the 2024 Oscars, where Robert Downey Jr. earned the Best Supporting Actor award for Oppenheimer, Susan Downey joined him for the big night. Reflecting on the event, he later shared a quiet moment they had during a commercial break. The actor said, “There was a commercial break and we just touched heads, like two dinosaurs that were letting each other know that we were a couple. And it was great.” (via PEOPLE)
Here’s how many kids Robert and Susan Downey have
Robert and Susan Downey have two children. In 2011, they announced they were expecting their first baby, and their son, Exton Elias Downey, was born on February 7, 2012. A few years later, in 2014, Robert shared on Twitter that they were expecting again. Their daughter, Avri Roel Downey, was born later that same year.
Robert and Susan Downey’s relationship explained
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s relationship began in 2003 on the set of Gothika, in which Robert was acting while Susan was producing. Despite her initial reluctance to date someone she worked with, their connection quickly deepened. That same year, they made their first public appearance as a couple at the premiere of The Singing Detective in October. Just a month later, on November 5, 2003, the two got engaged.
They were married on August 27, 2005, in Long Island, New York. The wedding was a star-studded affair with guests like Sting, Billy Joel, and Keanu Reeves in attendance. Over time, their relationship evolved into a strong professional partnership as well.
In June 2010, Robert and Susan launched their own production company, Team Downey. Their first film, The Judge, was released in 2014, followed by the 2020 fantasy adventure Dolittle. They also made their mark on television with the Netflix series Sweet Tooth. By 2020, Team Downey had secured a first-look deal with HBO.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
