Throwback: When Robert Downey Jr Would Consume Black Tar Heroin Amidst Shoot Breaks And Laugh at The Director Who Asked Him to Stop

Hollywood icon Robert Downey Jr. has made a career out of knowing exactly what to say and when to say it thanks to his quick silver tongue and boyish charm. When he was offered the role of Tony Stark in the Iron Man movies and following MCU Avengers sequels, he staged one of the most monumental comebacks in recent times. The actor has been in the news for both good and bad due to his lengthy cinematic career. Robert frequently made headlines in the 1990s due to his drug and alcohol misuse as well as his numerous legal run-ins, which landed him in jail for a spell.

Robert Downey’s habit of abusing drugs in between filming break

Moreover, reports claim that his drug addiction was so severe that he would take drugs in between film breaks. According to a story published on news site, Robert Downey Jr. allegedly used the time in between filming Jodie Foster's Home for the Holidays to consume black tar heroin. According to Robert Downey Jr.: The Price of Fame, the director sent RDJ a touching email after learning about his substance addiction on production and expressed her concern for his future.

Friends who tried to help RDJ from his drug use

According to radio presenter Kellie Rasberry, who played Robert Downey Jr. in the docuseries, the actor simply laughed at Foster's remark. Several pals of RDJ expressed worry for him and maintained tabs on his health. This included actor Sean Penn, who had made numerous attempts at convincing the Iron Man star to give up his drug and alcohol abuse way of life. Robert Downey Jr. eventually made a complete turn in his life and put his dark times in the past, and his fans couldn't be happier.