Did Jimmy Kimmel go too far? This is the question that arises today. The host (and friend of the stars), who is well known to the public for his late-night show on American television, presented for the fourth time the Academy Awards ceremony, which took place last weekend in Los Angeles.
And of course, it all started with a bold opening monologue. And if the valves are common, even a tradition, they are sometimes on the border of good taste and Jimmy Kimmel shows.
Indeed, one of them was not well received by the public – and perhaps also by the target audience, one of Oppenheimer’s stars and the night’s big winner, Robert Downey Jr. himself. In addition to the under-the-belt joke, there was another hint at the actor’s past drug problems — literally. The least we can say is that the moment was awkward.
Was Robert Downey Jr. offended?
As we predicted, the evening would be a career highlight Robert Downey Jr.He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor Oppenheimer. And although he later won the trophy, the ceremony began with an awkward joke about his past…
- Finally an Oscar for Christopher Nolan: the biggest movie star in the world today is directed by Oppenheimer.
“It’s the highlight — and one of the highlights — of Robert Downey Jr.’s long and distinguished career.“, he said Jimmy Kimmel, points to the sobriety of the actor, who has battled drug addiction for years. Indeed, he used the word “high” in English, which means “high” or “peak”, but also describes the state in which an individual is after taking drugs, which we can translate as “sitting”.
When the camera next focused Robert Downey Jr.He put his finger to his nose while co-starringOppenheimerEmily Blunt patted his shoulders reassuringly as she laughed.
“Is it too obvious if you’re making a drug-related move?” Jimmy Kimmel Then he answered. Here again he uses a play on words: in English the expression “under the nose” (literally “under the nose” in French), which means very clearly.
Then the actor replied:Go on, go on”, with a flick of his fingers, he told him to continue his monologue and move on to the next joke. What the host did with a valve below the belt: “Look at him, he’s so handsome, so talented. He won every prize he could win. Is that an acceptable word in your pocket or do you just have a rectangular penis?“An awkward moment again.
It remains to be seen if the actor was involved in the prank. Robert Downey Jr. Famous for walking out of an interview for 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron after a reporter asked him about it. Whether this joke was approved in advance or not, it still remains tasteless. He did not comment on this topic.
(Re)discover the moment below:
Problems will be successfully overcome
It is widely known that Robert Downey Jr.A mainstay of the industry since the 80s, he suffered from addiction problems early in his career, problems that most notably cost him his role in the series Ally McBeal. He also spent time in prison in 1999, serving a 12-month sentence after failing several court-ordered drug tests. He has been sober since July 2003.
The actress, who is now an Oscar winner, previously said she was experiencing “30 years of addiction, depravity and despairBefore returning with films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Thunder in the Tropics (2008) or the Sherlock Holmes film series (started in 2009) – and above all achieving cult status, becoming the star of Iron Man in 2008. .
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Angry fans
One thing’s for sure, fans of the Marvel star didn’t appreciate the joke and took to social media about it – some even reported it. Jimmy Kimmel Earned a slap similar to the one Chris Rock received on the same stage last year from Will Smith, which caused a lot of talk. Some people even deciphered the actor’s reaction and thought that he was also embarrassed.
But for many, it is primarily an attack on sober people still defined by their past. Here are some comments.
“Kimmel’s crude jokes about Robert Downey Jr. reinforce the stigmatizing belief that no matter how long you’ve been sober, your drug use will always define you. I shake my head.“
“He worked all his life. Jimmy Kimmel, why are you belittling him, putting him down. This is a slap in the face to any sane person. I don’t like you very much tonight.“
“Robert Downey Jr. If you want Will Smith to hit Jimmy Kimmel, I don’t blame you.“
“Just gross jokes from Kimmel. Downey tried to go up top, but Kimmel just doubled over.“
Although exceptional performance Robert Downey Jr. In Oppenheimer remains the most important. The film, also an Oscar winner, is still playing in the few remaining theaters: Go.
And/or (re)discover his little mistakes and gaffes below:
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