Robert Downey Jr.’s career is one of Hollywood’s most dramatic redemption arcs. Bursting onto the scene in the 1980s as a gifted and charismatic actor, he gained critical acclaim for roles in films like Chaplin, even earning an Oscar nomination. But behind the scenes, his life spiraled out of control due to a well-documented battle with drug addiction, leading to arrests, rehab stints, and being uninsurable by studios. For a time, it seemed his career was over. But against the odds, Downey rebuilt his life and reputation, culminating in a triumphant return when he was cast as Tony Stark in Iron Man . That role not only reignited his career but helped launch the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, cementing him as one of the most beloved and bankable stars in the world.
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