Robert Downey Jr's Career Flourishes with Unwavering Support from Wife Susan Downey: Insider
Susan Downey is the epitome of unwavering support as she stands by her husband, Robert Downey Jr, throughout his illustrious career Her unyielding dedication and encouragement fuel his ongoing success
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey credit "respect" as the key to their successful 18-year marriage. According to a source, the couple is still as in love as the day they met and make marriage look effortless, earning the envy of their friends.
Susan, 50, has been referred to as Robert’s trusted confidante and key collaborator throughout his career, and continues to play a pivotal role as the 58-year-old actor garners Oscar attention for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in the upcoming Oppenheimer. A seasoned producer, Susan co-founded Team Downey productions with Robert in 2010, producing successful projects such as Perry Mason, Sr. and various film and TV ventures featuring the actor. "She's incredibly supportive of him," the insider reveals. "His talent never fails to impress her."
Robert and Susan tied the knot in 2005, and they share two kids, son Exton, 11, and daughter Avri, 9. (Robert also shares son Indio, 30, with ex-wife Deborah Falconer.)
Robert and Susan Downey celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary in August with a heartwarming Instagram post. The actor shared a collection of photos, including a nostalgic snap of the couple snuggled up on their wedding day, with Robert affectionately nuzzling Susan's cheek.
“After 18 years, love is still thriving! Just like the original photo, Susan held sunflowers and smiled,” Robert captioned the post featuring him and Susan recreating the image.
In a 2020 interview with Parade, Robert mentioned that they love spending time together and when it comes to the kids, he defers to Susan.
During a screening of their Netflix documentary Senior in December 2022, Susan shared her previous ultimatum to Robert when he was struggling with addiction in the early days of their relationship. She emphasized the importance of addicts being ready to make a change and expressed her role in creating a supportive environment for Robert. Susan made it clear that the credit for Robert's sobriety belongs entirely to him.
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