So, thanks to the wonderful suggestion of my good friend over at Legally Lovely, I bring you...
Robert Downey Jr.
Claim to Fame: Actor (Iron Man, Tropic Thunder, Sherlock Holmes)
Birthday: April 4, 1965
Something about Robert Downey Jr. (hereafter referred to as RDJ) melts the very small piece of me that has a thing for bad boys. Born to acting parents, RDJ grew up in Greenwich Village, surrounded by the arts and frequent drug use. He took a few theater roles before being cast in a number of popular movies in the 1980s, including The Pick-Up Artist and Weird Science. In 1992, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin in the film Chaplin.
However, weird things soon started to happen for RDJ - and by weird, I mean stupid. After a number of drug-related arrests and a year in jail, he was forced to stage an enormous career comeback. He took a number of high-profile roles before landing the role of a lifetime: Iron Man. Don't worry. The public's opinion of RDJ is more than restored.
It goes without saying that RDJ is easy on the eyes. However, it's his edgy persona that has me fantasizing about spending one day as the Iron Man suit. His voice, his sarcasm, his confidence, his incredible ability to be hilarious without cracking a smile. Even though he has been clean and sober for quite some time, he has an irresistible 'bad boy' image that makes me want to snort cocaine off of his chest. Wait...
Random Tidbit: RDJ can sing and play the piano. He released his debut album, "The Futurist," in 2004. Warning: If you decide to youtube this, please know that he would not make the final 12 on American Idol. Go with "Smile."
Only downfall?: Aside from the excessive drug use, run-ins with the law, stints in rehab, and current marriage? He dated Sarah Jessica Parker...and he's 5'8".
He is also the only actor capable of making Jude Law look subpar.
So, readers: It's your turn. What would you do to see Robert Downey's junior?
it's about time!!! love me some RDJ <3
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhh, yes. Thank you VERY MUCH for MMMing my ultimate celeb crush. Seriously, if I saw him on the street, I'm not sure I could stop myself. He is waaaay too hot for words. Also, he is only 5 8? No big deal to a shortie like me. I WANTZ HIM.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness. RDJ is my all time, forever, and always man crush. dave's aware of this and also of the fact that i will never overcome it. i about screamed when i saw your post was about him.
ReplyDeleteand funnily enough i embarrassed myself in my neurobiology class just this morning because of this man. my teacher was discussing mental illness and asked if we had seen the soloist with jamie fox and "that one guy." my reaction?
*gasp!* that ONE guy????!!! you mean, ROBERT DOWNEY JR.??
no joke. that happened. and no one laughed or anything. it was awkward to say the least...
Not that this is any consolation, but I would have laughed. Very hard. I miss you!
ReplyDeletelmao @cocaine comment!!!
ReplyDeleteUmmmm. I don't know if you have a blog tracker or not, but I decided to go ahead and tell you that I've literally looked at this post probably 10 times today. You have no idea how much I loved today's MMM.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS BRITT!!!!
xxooxo