- Actor, 58, honored for enjoying Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan blockbuster
- He stated, ‘I took a beta blocker, so that is going to be a breeze,’ in reference to the drug, which is alleged to cut back anxiousness
- The award marks the third particular person Golden Globe award Downey has received on 5 nominations
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Robert Downey Jr. obtained social media abuzz with a comment he made about taking a beta blocker throughout his acceptance speech Sunday for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards.
Downey, 58, prevailed within the class of Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.
The Iron Man star took the stage on the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, saying, ‘I took a beta blocker, so that is going to be a breeze,’ in reference to the drug, which is alleged to cut back anxiousness.
The A-list actor garnered a combined response from followers with regard to his admission, with some saying it made him extra relatable, with others involved concerning the actor’s previous historical past with substance abuse.
Beta blockers are a category of medicines which might be predominantly used to handle irregular coronary heart rhythms, however may also be used to deal with situational anxiousness resembling stage fright.
Robert Downey Jr., 58, obtained social media abuzz with a comment he made about taking a beta blocker throughout his acceptance speech at Sunday for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards
The Iron Man star took the stage on the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, saying, ‘I took a beta blocker, so that is going to be a breeze,’ in reference to the drug, which is alleged to cut back anxiousness
One person stated, ‘Just like Robert Downey Jr, I additionally take a beta blocker earlier than any type of public talking.’
Said one other: ‘Robert Downey Jr. is so actual for saying he took a beta blocker trigger I take them too and I’d for a second like this as effectively.’
Another stated, ‘RDJ taking a beta blocker earlier than the #GoldenGlobes is so relatable as a result of I too get extremely anxious earlier than I hear any type of information.’
One fan counseled Downey for conserving issues ‘actual,’ whereas one other stated it made them ‘wish to attempt beta blockers.’
One person famous Downey’s comment in an effort to skewer the present’s host, Jo Koy.
‘Giving internet hosting duties to Robert Downey Jr. on beta blockers looks like it will be an enchancment at this level,’ the person stated.
Some customers expressed their concern for Downey after the comment, with one saying, ‘Robert Downey, Jr joking about drug use. Whatever.’
Said one other, ‘Ha ha “Beta blocker”. Sure Robert Downey Jr.,’ whereas one other stated he was ‘nonetheless on medication.’
Downey prevailed within the class of Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
The New York City native prevailed over fellow nominees Robert De Niro , Ryan Gosling , Charles Melton, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
The A-list actor garnered a combined response from followers with regard to his admission, with some saying it made him extra relatable
Some customers expressed their concern for Downey after the comment
The New York City native wons over fellow nominees Robert De Niro , Ryan Gosling , Charles Melton, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.
In rounding out his speech for his Golden Globe win, Downey praised his collaborators on the critically-acclaimed and commercially-successful biopic about scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who helped create the atomic bomb.
‘A sweeping story concerning the moral dilemma of nuclear weapons grosses $1 billion: Does that monitor? No,’ Downey stated. ‘Unless, and however, as a result of, Universal went all in on Christopher Nolan to direct Cillian Murphy, with Emma Thomas producing, with Emily [Blunt] and Florence [Pugh] and this forged and crew, and helped them render a … masterpiece … see, that is not such a leap.’
Downey thanked his spouse Susan, saying ‘she has actually made an artwork out of extracting me from my consolation zones, that I have to really feel secure.’
He added, ‘Lastly, Golden Globes journalists, thanks for altering your sport, due to this fact altering your title. Salute.’
The award marks the third particular person Golden Globe award Downey has received on 4 nominations.
He previous prevailed in 2010 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for his work in Sherlock Holmes.
In 2001, he received, for his work on Ally McBeal within the class of Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television.
He was additionally a part of a gaggle award for the 1994 Winner Special Award for the 1993 movie Short Cuts, sharing the honors with luminaries resembling Julianne Moore, Tim Robbins and the late Jack Lemmon.