Robert Downey Jr. is celebrating 18 years of marriage with wife Susan Downey. The “Iron Man” actor took to Instagram to share a sweet recreation of a photo from their wedding day. In the first picture, which was taken from their 2005 wedding, you can see Downey lovingly pressing his face against Susan’s as she holds a beautiful bouquet of pink flowers. In the second photo, the pair is seen recreating their wedding photo while Susan holds a bouquet of yellow flowers. He captioned the photos, “18 years, love still in bloom!!” Many of Downey’s celebrity friends commented to congratulate the couple on their long-lasting marriage. “Hawkeye” actor Jeremy Renner commented on the post saying, “These are the best photos Robert! Love you both!!!!”
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The pair first met back in 2003 while Robert was starring in the movie “Gothika” while Susan was working as a producer on set. At first, Susan wasn’t too sure about Robert, but she eventually agreed to a date with the actor, and the rest was history. Within a few months, the pair was engaged and two years later, they tied the knot. They share two children together: Exton, 11, and Avri, 8. Downey also shares son Indio, 29, with his first wife Deborah Folconer.
Downey has been vocal about his battle with addiction in the past and gives credit to Susan for helping him overcome his struggles. The actor recalls the conversation he had with Susan in 2003 where she encouraged him to end his addiction once and for all. In 2022, the pair spoke about that conversation while talking to The Hollywood Reporter at An Afternoon With Robert Downey Jr. event for LA3C. “With someone with addiction you know it has nothing to do with someone else, they have to be ready,” Susan said. “If you can be a small part of creating an alternative world for them that says, ‘Hey I’m here if you’re clean.’” She added, “There’s no credit I will ever take other than basically saying, ‘Here’s what I need to have happen, or more importantly what can’t be happening,’ but it’s entirely that person.” Robert responded saying it was “the clearest conversation I’ve ever had in my life.” He added, “You know when someone is being so clear with you with something you go, ‘There is zero wiggle room here.’” Downey concluded saying, “Ultimatums work.”