Robert downey jr.
How did Robert Downey Jr balance fame and addiction?
4.7 (10)
60 mins
Discover how addiction impacted Robert Downey Jr's career. Explore his journey from a troubled teen to a Hollywood icon despite personal struggles.
Ep 1:
Santa Monica's Charismatic Wild Child
Before the fame, there was a Santa Monica teen who charmed everyone he met while quietly rebelling and reinventing himself, then hustled through New York's grittiest jobs chasing an acting dream.
Ep 2:
Sarah, Spader, and the Blur of Julian Wells
A whirlwind romance with Sarah Jessica Parker collides with Robert's breakout role, as method acting for "Less Than Zero" begins blurring the line between performance and dangerous reality.
Discussions (17)
Anthony
Level 10 · 9 mo agoGumby belt job was peak
Isaiah
Level 3 · 9 mo agoSJP teaching him to open a bank account is just wild. She was the only adult in that relationship while he was busy playing the bad boy role.
Claire
Level 9 · 9 mo agoSJP deserved way better.
