Oscars 2024: Jimmy Kimmel makes 'tasteless' comment on Robert Downey Jr's past drug addiction, actor reacts

Kimmel started by speaking about the success of Oppenheimer suggesting that director Christopher Nolan worked without an internet connection to avoid his “porn addiction” while making the film Robert Downey Jr’s past drug addiction caught him in controversies several times. Kimmel started by speaking about the success of Oppenheimer suggesting that director Christopher Nolan worked without an internet connection to avoid his “porn addiction” while making the film. Then, referring to The Avenger actor’s history of substance abuse, the host quipped, “This is the highest point of Robert Downey Jr’s career… well, one of the highest points.” Visibly uncomfortable with Kimmel’s remarks, the Oscar nominee tapped his nose. Kimmel, however, did not stop there and said, “Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket or do you just have a very rectangular penis.” As the video of the banter between the Oppenheimer actor and Jimmy Kimmel caught everyone’s attention, netizens started calling out the host for making drug jokes referring to them as ‘tasteless’.