Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan Downey, have been married for 21 years! The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary on Thursday, August 27, after getting married in 2005. Their love is enduring, and they have changed each other’s lives for the better.
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary
The “Iron Man” actor celebrated the day with an Instagram post. He shared two illustrations, one showing the Queen of Hearts and the Ace of Hearts. The second illustration was of two figures sitting on a sofa; they bear Susan and Robert’s likeness.
In the caption, the actor shared his thoughts, writing, “Her to whom all is owed. The great joy of being led on a path of righteous humility is mine. She-the lioness – Me-the adult cub / recipient of 21 trips around the sun with my SuperBuddy.”
Fans flooded the comment section with supportive messages. “My favorite couple! Happy anniversary,” a comment reads. “Happy anniversary to the best team ever. love u so so so much,” a second person shared.
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey’s Relationship Timeline
Robert and Susan met on the set of the 2003 film “Gothika,” which she produced. “We were up in Montreal prepping for ‘Gothika,’ and we had lunch with the director and Halle Berry,” Susan told The Hollywood Reporter in 2014. “Everybody else ordered Japanese, but Robert told us how oatmeal was the ‘superfood.’ He brought his own packets of oatmeal to have at lunch. And he had this box of various herbs and stuff. And then he started doing these yoga moves. I mean, he was interesting but weird.”
The publication notes that Robert asked Susan out three times before she agreed. In the interview, the couple gave a glimpse into their relationship and how good they are for each other. Robert said of his wife, “She is the font of all good things.”
Susan revealed the changes in her life since marrying Downey. “I was very focused, driven, rigid, work-oriented,” she said. “I didn’t care about having a family or making a home, I didn’t think about kids. It’s not that I didn’t want those things, I just didn’t think about them. And then I had someone who came in as a tornado, this creative, beautiful ball of insane energy and passion. And it completely opened me up.”
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey Prioritize Family
Susan and Robert have two children: son Exton Elias, born in February 2013, and daughter Avri Roel, born in November 2014. Robert also has a son, Indio, from his previous relationship with his first wife, Deborah Falconer.
Susan and Robert prioritize family; when he accepted his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2024, the actor thanked his family. “I’d like to thank my veterinarian — I meant wife — Susan Downey over there. She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That’s why I am here. Thank you,” he said, People reports. He added, “Avri, Exton, Indio, this one’s for you.”
