Robert Downey Jr. Criticized for Allegedly Disregarding Ke Huy Quan at the 2024 Oscars

Did Robert Downey Jr Snub Ke Huy Quan After His 2024 Oscars Win

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Robert Downey Jr. won at the 2024 Oscars, but his behavior at the ceremony received criticism.

Former Best Supporting Actor winners Sam Rockwell, Tim Robbins, Ke Huy Quan, Christoph Waltz, and Mahershala Ali appeared at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10, to present the category that Downey Jr., 58, won for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. As Downey Jr. walked up the stairs, he quickly grabbed his award from Quan without much acknowledgment.

One social media user questioned why Ke Huy Quan was ignored in a tweet following the Oscars ceremony. Quan won the 2023 Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once and had the honor of announcing Robert Downey Jr.'s name as a winner.

After receiving the trophy from Quan, Downey Jr. shook hands with Tim Robbins and then turned to fist-bump Sam Rockwell, who had praised his Iron Man 2 co-star in a touching speech. Unfortunately, when Quan tried to hand Downey Jr. the winner's envelope, he appeared to be overlooked once again.

One user expressed, "I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed this. I understand that this is RDJ's moment, but it's also Ke Huy's. It's important for an actor to share their success with others, and he was the most overlooked person on stage. What's also sad is that the clip doesn't show how much Ke Huy wanted to celebrate with RDJ for his win, even when they walked backstage and he was ignored."

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Robert Downey Jr and Ke Huy Quan Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Another person on social media also noticed the awkward moment and shared, "Oh I noticed that too and I didn't like it. Ke Huy Quan looked genuinely happy for him."

After the awkward moment onstage, it seemed like there were no hard feelings between Quan and Downey Jr. They were seen hugging backstage, and Downey Jr. even took a selfie with Quan at the awards show.

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Christoph Waltz, Robert Downey Jr., Ke Huy Quan and Mahershala Ali. Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images

On Sunday, Downey Jr. competed against Sterling K. Brown, Robert De Niro, Ryan Gosling, and Mark Ruffalo in the American Fiction, Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie, and Poor Things categories.

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Ke Huy Quan and Robert Downey Jr. Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images

The first-time winner thanked his family and team while offering a rather self-deprecating acceptance speech.

Robert Downey Jr expressed his gratitude, first to his difficult childhood and then to The Academy. He jokingly mentioned thanking his wife, Susan Downey, who he humorously referred to as his veterinarian. He credited her for rescuing him and showing him love, bringing him back to life.

The actor then thanked Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, revealing that he needed the job more than it needed him. He admitted that the experience had made him a better man, standing before the audience as a changed person.

Editor's P/S:

Robert Downey Jr.'s behavior at the 2024 Oscars has sparked criticism, with many people questioning his lack of acknowledgment towards Ke Huy Quan. Quan, who himself had won an Oscar the previous year, was the one who announced Downey Jr.'s name as the winner for Best Supporting Actor. However, when Downey Jr. walked up the stairs to receive his award, he quickly grabbed it from Quan without much acknowledgment. This snub was noticed and criticized by many, who felt that it was disrespectful to Quan and his achievement.

It is important to note that Downey Jr. and Quan were seen hugging backstage after the ceremony, indicating that there were no hard feelings between them. However, the awkward moment onstage has raised questions about Downey Jr.'s character and his ability to share success with others. It is also worth mentioning that Downey Jr. has a history of substance abuse and erratic behavior, which may have contributed to his actions at the ceremony. valued and recognized for their contributions.