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Robert Downey Jr. has had an incredible journey as an actor and as a person. The 57-year-old actor overcame several hurdles and is now one of the biggest Hollywood stars. He won millions of hearts, not only with the portrayal of the Marvel superhero but alsoSherlock Holmesfans for playing the British detective. Apart from his professional life, theIron Manstar has made plenty of headlines for his personal life as well.
And one of his initial relationships in Hollywood was with the American actress Sarah Jessica Parker. And theHocus Pocusstar shared some of the crazy and fun things they did while residing together in L.A.
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Robert Downey Jr. And Sarah Jessica Parker Had a Fun Relationship
Robert Downey Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker met on the set of the 1984 film,Firstborn. They fell for each other while working on the film and started dating and moved in within just eight weeks of that. They dated for years before separating in 1991 due to theDolittlestar’s substance addiction issues.
But that doesn’t mean their relationship was almost on the verge of breaking up. The couple had a great and fun relationship. According to InStyle, theFootlooseactress admitted that she and theSherlock Holmesstar used to throw water balloons at their neighbors while they stayed together in L.A.
Parker further said that their neighbors also joined them as they retaliated by“spraying [them] with a garden hose.”The couple was among some of the hot sensations of Hollywood at the time. And not just fans, but theTropic Thunderstar’s father also approved of their relationship. He was reportedly happy about it and believed thatThe Family Stonestar’s company was good for his son.
However, their relationship had an expiry date. After dating for years, the couple started facing issues in their relationship. Although Parker wanted to verify she was there for Downey Jr. when he was at his lowest, their relationship came to an end in 1991 due toThe Judgestar’s substance addiction.
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Robert Downey Jr. Talks About Sarah Jessica Parker
Robert Downey and Sarah Jessica Parker had a great relationship. The couple reportedly joked about having a Jewish wedding at“Le Mondrian Hotel with flamenco dancers.”It seems to reflect that somewhere they looked forward to spending their lives together. However, it all went away due to theAvengersstar’s addiction issues.
He suffered from substance addiction from a very young age, and it has also been a dark period in his life and career. Parker has shared that she was always looking out for his well-being. Although she cared about him, it was too much for her, and she decided to walk away from their relationship.
Robert Downey Jr. also opened up about his relationship with Parker. He shared that it was very“conservative considering the fact that she was normal, and I was out of my mind.”He also shared that Parker provided him with“home and understanding”and tried to help him. But it all ended when he was not able to get his act together.
However, things worked out great for both of them. TheDue Datestar had a fresh start after recovering from his addictions. He is now married to film producer Susan Downey. The couple shares a son and a daughter. Sarah Jessica Parker got married to Matthew Broderick in 1997, and the couple has three children, a son, and twin daughters.
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Source:InStyle
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
