Robert Downey is one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood today. But there was a time when his cinematic career was in jeopardy. The real saviors turned out to be Robert's friend, Mel Gibson, and his third wife, Susan Levin, with whom two beautiful children were born.
Today Robert lives a happy family life, starring in new projects and raising the son of Exton Elias and daughter Aivry Roel. He also has another child - the eldest son Indio - from his marriage to model and actress Deborah Falconer. And he has already caused a lot of trouble for his parents.
The early years of Robert Downey
The actor was born into a creative family. His father's name was Robert John Downey. The son was also named after him Robert John. Ultimately, the boy was named Robert John Downey Jr. Now the actor is known as Robert Downey Jr.
Robert's father was known in the world of cinema as an independent director. He began his creative career at a radio station, and later began making his own films. Robert's mom is the American actress Elsie Ford. Most movie fans knew her by her pseudonym L. C. Downey. There were not many roles in her career, but the audience remembered the actress from the film "Instant by Instant".
Robert has a sister, Allison, who is two years older than her brother. She, like the whole family, chose a creative career, starring in several films. Then she began to write stories and scripts, and got carried away by literary activity.
The beginning of a career in cinema
For the first time on the set as an actor, Robert appeared at the age of five, starring in several films of his father. When Robert was eight years old, his parents sent him to study at a ballet school, and then at the Stagedoor Manor studio.
When the parents separated, Robert stayed with his father. They lived in California. After leaving school, Robert went to New York to continue acting in films.
Soon Robert became one of the most sought-after young actors, who was promised a brilliant career. But everything changed when he became addicted to alcohol, and then potent drugs. This gradually led to addiction and serious consequences. The actor constantly disrupted the shooting, the directors refused to work with him, and in the end he was fired from the studio.
A loud scandal around Downey erupted after drugs were discovered on him. Photos taken during the arrest and trial were leaked to the press. As a result, Robert was sent to prison for sixteen months and prescribed compulsory treatment.
Saved the further career of Robert his friend - actor Mel Gibson, vouched for him before the representatives of the film studio. Producer Susan Levin helped turn Downey's life around. He met her on the set of the film "Gothic" and immediately fell in love. After undergoing another rehabilitation course, Downey proposed to Susan. She agreed to become his wife.
Downey Jr.'s wives
The first wife of Robert was the famous actress Sarah Jessica Parker. They met her at a young age, when the actor was only nineteen years old. The relationship lasted about seven years. For almost all these years, Sarah struggled with Robert's addiction to alcohol and drugs. They ended up breaking up in 1991.
The second wife was actress and model Deborah Falconer. They lived together for more than eleven years and broke up after Robert was arrested and sent for compulsory treatment. In this union, Robert's first son, Indio, was born.
The third wife was the producer Susan Levin. It was she who helped Robert to completely get rid of addiction and restart his career in cinema. Levine produced Sherlock Holmes starring Robert. This work allowed him to rise to the top of fame again.
Today Susan and Robert live a happy married life in their own home. They have two beautiful children growing up: son Exton Elias and daughter Avri Roel.
Robert's eldest son - Indio Falconer Downey
Indio was born in the fall of 1993. From early childhood he was very attached to his father and spent all his free time with him. Robert took the boy to the shooting, from childhood he taught him to the acting profession. But his father's lifestyle, which at that time was far from ideal, also became an example for Indio.
Scandals around Robert, job loss, addiction, arrest and compulsory treatment led to the fact that Deborah filed for divorce. Indio was very upset by the breakup of his parents and tried to see his father as often as possible.
Unfortunately, the example that was before the eyes of young Indio did not teach him anything good. Already in his school years, the boy began to take light drugs, gradually switching to strong ones. He did not notice how addicted to them and began to increase the dosage.
The parents did not see any changes in their son's behavior, and when they learned about his addiction, it was too late. Robert still blames himself for not being able to keep Indio away from drugs. After all, he and Downey Sr. had this terrible experience.
At the age of twenty-one, Indio was arrested for drug possession and charged. Indio was sent for treatment, where he underwent a long course of getting rid of addiction and rehabilitation.
After leaving the clinic, Indio again appeared before the court. He managed to convince the judge that he was completely cured, after which the charges against him were dropped. The young man was released.
After leaving the clinic, Indio decided to start acting in films and seriously take up music. He co-starred with his father in Kiss to Fly in 2005. On this, his acting career was postponed indefinitely. Indio began to take a passionate interest in music and playing the guitar. Together with a friend, he formed his own group and plans to further develop his musical gift.
Son and daughter of Robert Downey and Susan Levin
Ekstan Elias Downey became Robert's second son. According to him, it was this child who became the one who helped him to forget about his bad habits and addictions forever.
Ekstan was born in the winter of 2012. After his birth, Robert literally did not leave the baby and devoted all his free time to his family. Photos of a happy family can be seen on the pages of magazines and newspapers, on the Internet.
In the fall of 2014, Robert and Susan gave birth to their long-awaited daughter. She was named Avrie Roel. After the birth of the girl, Robert shared his joy with his fans on social networks. There is practically no information about what the baby is doing today. Robert and Susan try to keep her away from media representatives and fans and don't even post her photos on the Internet.
