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While most of us recognize Robert Downey Jr. as the heroic mastermind Ironman, continuously saving the world with his genius gadgets and sarcastic humor within the band of the Avengers, the proficient actor has also investigated crime within the movie Sherlock Holmes, reported in Zodiac, and advocates as an attorney in The Judge. For the past 38 years, Downey has exhibited his versatility within acting and demonstrated his ability to mold himself into any role. However, an impactful role throughout his life has been in the Romance department. The father of three has had a variety of relationships, notably with actresses that share his proficient talent.
Who have been the love interests of Ironman?
Sarah Jessica Parker 1984-1991
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Parker known for her role as Carrie in Sex and the City has commented several times in regard to her amicable but challenging relationship with Downey. The pair that met at 18 was very close and undoubtedly cared for each other, but a big role in the termination of their relationship was Downey’s fight with drug addiction. Parker has noted that throughout their relationship and even after their split, she has always remained courteous toward him and harbors no hard feelings.
Deborah Falconer 1992-2004
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Downey’s turbulent relationship with Falconer screams out the word of advice that opposites attract but do not last. The two dated for 42 days before getting married after which Falconer gave birth to their son Indio Falconer Downey on September 7th, 1993. In relation to their divorce, Falconer states that they were both too different. Likewise, Downey’s drug addiction played a role in this separation as well, as he was arrested in 2001 in relation to drug charges. Although the split occurred in 2001, the divorce was finalized in 2004. Despite their difficult journey together, the divorcees claim to presently have an amicable friendship.
Marisa Tomei 1994-1994
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Downey and Tomei have had quite a benevolent relationship, further emphasized by his aiding of her casting into the newest SpiderMan Homecoming Movie starring Tom Holland, which Downey also stars in. The actors met on the set of the movie Only You in 1994 and Tomei has commented that although their relationship was short, their friendship was sustained even after their parting.
Calista Flockhart 2000-2000
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Downey comments that his time with Flockhart was a difficult time for him in regard to his battle with addiction. The two met on the set of Ally McBeal where their roles soon budded into a real-life romance. However, the relationship could not survive due to Downey’s struggles addiction and rehabilitation as well as his personal battle of tying loose ends toward his marriage to Deborah Falconer.
Susan Downey 2005-Present
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Downey’s current relationship seems to be his most successful in terms of compatibility as well as longevity. Downey met his current wife, then known as Susan Levin in 2003 on the set of Gothika. After three months of dating, Downey proposed, and the pair entered into a long engagement of two years. Downey notes that a factor in the success of their marriage was Susan Downey’s unfamiliarity with drug addiction. He claims that if she had known the deepest details of his struggle they would not be where they were today. Susan Downey refused to settle down with Downey Jr. unless he became more active in dealing with his addiction. The two married in 2005 and in 2012, Mrs.Downey gave birth to their son Exton. In 2014 the pair welcomed their daughter Avri into the world.
Downey recently starred in the widely anticipated Avengers Infinity War movie. Mr. and Mrs. Downey continue to showcase their harmonious relationship to society.
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Robert Downey Jr. is happily married to Susan Downey, it is his most successful relationship and second marriage.
