Robert Downey Jr. has clarified that he does not consider himself gay or bisexual, while freely admitting to having relationships with men before being married to his wife, Susan Downey. The couple has been happily married since 2005 and shares joyfully embraced parenthood, raising two children.

Robert John Downey Jr. is an American actor whose career has been marked by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a time of substance misuse and legal difficulties, and then a revival of commercial success later in his career. Likely, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential persons in the world in 2008, while Forbes ranked him as Hollywood's highest-paid actor from 2013 to 2015.

Robert Downey Jr. rose to international prominence as Tony Stark/Iron Man in 10 Marvel Studios films, beginning with Iron Man and ending with Avengers: Endgame. He also starred as Sherlock Holmes in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, for which he won his second Golden Globe, and in its sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

With all that gain in popularity, Robert Downey Jr. also went through a lot of criticism over his career, especially about his sexuality. Many people have been speculating if the actor might be gay due to his past relationship with males. Well, here is everything you need to know.

Previously, we revealed the sexual orientation of Jake Hill and Huw Edwards.

No, Robert Downey Jr. Is Not Gay: Despite Publicly Admitting to Having Had Relationships With Males Before Meeting His Wife, He Has Stated Firmly That He Does Not Consider Himself Bisexual!

Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) is not gay. While he has openly admitted having had interactions with males previous to meeting his wife, he has declared unequivocally that he does not consider himself gay or bisexual. HeDowney has made it clear that he has a strong predilection for females, emphasizing that he is very much into women.

Robert Downey Jr. is not gay.
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Susan Downey has been married to Susan Downey since 2005, and the couple has joyously embraced parenting, raising two children. Downey's devotion to his wife and familial ties demonstrate his heterosexual orientation and the fulfillment he derives from his marital and parenting obligations.

In public, Robert Downey Jr. has been honest about his personal relationships, admitting that he has dated men before meeting his wife. In interviews, he discussed his experiences and stated that those relationships had no importance to him. He also admitted to having a childhood love for Leonardo DiCaprio (@leonardodicaprio). Despite these admissions, Downey Jr. has constantly stated that he is a heterosexual man with no interest in guys.

Robert Downey Jr. emphasized his commitment to his wife and indicated a wish to devote his entire life to it. Downey Jr. has addressed sexuality rumors, confirming firmly that he is attracted to women. The actor's words dispel any conjecture about his sexual orientation.

Is Robert Downey Jr. Still Married?

Yes, Robert Dowery Jr. has been married to his wife, Susan Downey since 2005. The couple first met in 2003 while working on the film Gothika, for which his wife was the producer. Susan was initially opposed to dating performers she had worked with, and she considered Robert attractive yet peculiar. She expected their bond to diminish once the production ended, reasoning, "He's an actor; I have a real job."

Robert Downey Jr. has been married to his wife, Susan Downey, since 2005.
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However, Robert Dowery Jr.'s wife eventually decided to give him a chance, and they began dating, which led to a two-year romance before being engaged in November 2003. In 2004, they told The Oprah Winfrey Show about their engagement. Despite their brief courtship, Susan insisted on a longer engagement, which resulted in their marriage in August 2005 in a Jewish ceremony in Amagansett, New York.

They've been married for 18 years and have two children together. Exton Elias, their son, was born in February 2012, and Avri Roel, their daughter, was born in November 2014. wife has had an impact on Robert's life and profession. She pushed him to play Sherlock Holmes in the 2009 film, for which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor.

In 2010, they also co-founded Team Downey, their own production company. Later, the company struck a one-year arrangement with HBO in 2020, highlighting their collaboration and collaborative initiatives even more.

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