Robert Downey Jr. has had a massive range of work. From Iron Man to Doctor Dolittle, the actor has given out one great performance after another. His enthusiasm is one to take inspiration from and his journey has been a unique one. His wife, Susan Downey shares a great dynamic with the actor and the two are always there for each other.
The two have been together for almost two decades and their relationship has made fans jump and cheer from how adorable they are. They always stand up for each other and never back down when it comes to supporting one another. While the range of Robert Downey Jr.’s filmography is a huge one, Susan Downey may hold some credit for him getting some iconic roles.
Robert Downey Jr. Was Able To Become Sherlock Holmes Because Of Susan Downey
Robert Downey Jr. has been working hard ever since he first got into the Hollywood industry. His role as Tony Stark brought to him fame beyond compare and he thanked none other than his wife, Susan Downey for his success. The two are now inseparable and even have their own production company together. However, it was because of her that the Iron Man star was able to become Sherlock Holmes.
“If Susan hadn’t been in the room, Robert probably wouldn’t have become Sherlock Holmes. She facilitated it, definitely.”
Susan Downey had been working with Guy Ritchie in producing RocknRolla. Coincidentally, he was asked to produce the first Sherlock Holmes movie and that’s when she knew who could be perfect for the role. She suggested that her husband become the lead and had it not been for her mediation, the actor would have not gotten the role. She went on to produce both the movie and its sequel.
The Life Of Robert And Susan Downey
Robert Downey Jr. first met Susan Levin back in 2003 for a movie she had been producing and he was starring alongside Halle Berry. Gothika became the movie responsible for uniting the two. While the two immediately clicked off, the producer was hesitant to go out with someone who she was working with.
Luckily, she did give it a try, and they got engaged shortly. Although they stayed engaged for two more years after which they got married. Team Downey was the production company that they opened, making them not only lovers and parents but also business partners. They have been together for almost twenty years and their love only seems to be growing more and more.
Source: People
