Robert Downey Jr. on Feb. 9, 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyRobert Downey Jr.is basking inbeing PEOPLE’s latest cover star.The actorwon his first Oscar on Sundayfor his performance inOppenheimer, and on this week’s cover of PEOPLE he smiles while holding his shiny new trophy.On hisInstagram StoryTuesday, Downey shared the cover and wrote, “I’ve finally arrived… I’m on the cover of @people magazine!!“He then joked, “It only took 50 years…,” a nod toPEOPLE celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.In this week’s issue, Downey,who next stars in HBO’sThe Sympathizer, says he has no plans of slowing down after reaching his Academy Award accolade: “I got a couple other tricks up my sleeve.“Robert Downey Jr./instagramDuring his accepatance speech Sunday, Downey, who’d been nominated twice before, thanked his wife and producing partnerSusan, saying, “She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That’s why I am here.“He also thanked, among others,OppenheimerdirectorChristopher Nolan, producerEmma Thomas, and his costarsCillian Murphy,Emily BluntandMatt Damon.Robert Downey Jr. wins Best Supporting Actor at 2024 Oscars.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Here’s my little secret: I needed this job more than it needed me. Chris knew it, Emma made sure that she surrounded me with one of the greatest cast and crews of all time. Emily, Cillian, Matt Damon … it was fantastic and I stand here before you a better man because of it.““You know,” he added, “what we do is meaningful, and the stuff that we decide to make is important.“For more on Robert Downey Jr., pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
Robert Downey Jr. on Feb. 9, 2024.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
Robert Downey Jr.is basking inbeing PEOPLE’s latest cover star.The actorwon his first Oscar on Sundayfor his performance inOppenheimer, and on this week’s cover of PEOPLE he smiles while holding his shiny new trophy.On hisInstagram StoryTuesday, Downey shared the cover and wrote, “I’ve finally arrived… I’m on the cover of @people magazine!!“He then joked, “It only took 50 years…,” a nod toPEOPLE celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.In this week’s issue, Downey,who next stars in HBO’sThe Sympathizer, says he has no plans of slowing down after reaching his Academy Award accolade: “I got a couple other tricks up my sleeve.“Robert Downey Jr./instagramDuring his accepatance speech Sunday, Downey, who’d been nominated twice before, thanked his wife and producing partnerSusan, saying, “She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That’s why I am here.“He also thanked, among others,OppenheimerdirectorChristopher Nolan, producerEmma Thomas, and his costarsCillian Murphy,Emily BluntandMatt Damon.Robert Downey Jr. wins Best Supporting Actor at 2024 Oscars.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Here’s my little secret: I needed this job more than it needed me. Chris knew it, Emma made sure that she surrounded me with one of the greatest cast and crews of all time. Emily, Cillian, Matt Damon … it was fantastic and I stand here before you a better man because of it.““You know,” he added, “what we do is meaningful, and the stuff that we decide to make is important.“For more on Robert Downey Jr., pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
Robert Downey Jr.is basking inbeing PEOPLE’s latest cover star.
The actorwon his first Oscar on Sundayfor his performance inOppenheimer, and on this week’s cover of PEOPLE he smiles while holding his shiny new trophy.
On hisInstagram StoryTuesday, Downey shared the cover and wrote, “I’ve finally arrived… I’m on the cover of @people magazine!!”
He then joked, “It only took 50 years…,” a nod toPEOPLE celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
In this week’s issue, Downey,who next stars in HBO’sThe Sympathizer, says he has no plans of slowing down after reaching his Academy Award accolade: “I got a couple other tricks up my sleeve.”
Robert Downey Jr./instagram
During his accepatance speech Sunday, Downey, who’d been nominated twice before, thanked his wife and producing partnerSusan, saying, “She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That’s why I am here.”
He also thanked, among others,OppenheimerdirectorChristopher Nolan, producerEmma Thomas, and his costarsCillian Murphy,Emily BluntandMatt Damon.
Robert Downey Jr. wins Best Supporting Actor at 2024 Oscars.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“Here’s my little secret: I needed this job more than it needed me. Chris knew it, Emma made sure that she surrounded me with one of the greatest cast and crews of all time. Emily, Cillian, Matt Damon … it was fantastic and I stand here before you a better man because of it.”
“You know,” he added, “what we do is meaningful, and the stuff that we decide to make is important.”
For more on Robert Downey Jr., pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
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