During the 2024 Oscars, Gwyneth Paltrow, adorned in hair and makeup at home, ensured she didn’t miss her longtime Marvel co-star Robert Downey Jr.’s historic win. Downey clinched his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his remarkable portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” Paltrow shared her jubilation via Instagram, capturing the moment as she watched on her laptop, epitomizing the Marvel ethos: “Whatever it takes.”
Having claimed the Best Actress accolade at the 1999 Oscars for “Shakespeare in Love,” Paltrow shares a profound friendship with Downey, forged over a decade ago during their roles as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in the inaugural “Iron Man” film, which ignited the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their on-screen chemistry extended through two more “Iron Man” installments and numerous Marvel ventures, including “Avengers: Infinity War” and others.
Downey’s triumph for “Oppenheimer” culminated in a sweep across the awards circuit, bagging wins at the Golden Globes, Critic’s Choice Awards, SAG Awards, and BAFTA Film Awards. His acceptance speech blended gratitude with humor, acknowledging his spouse Susan Downey, collaborators, and the transformative impact of the role.
Acknowledging the finality of their Marvel chapter, both Paltrow and Downey bid adieu to the MCU following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” a poignant exit for Downey’s Iron Man. Paltrow hinted at closure, questioning Pepper Potts’ relevance sans Iron Man, a sentiment echoed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who emphasized preserving the integrity of Stark’s narrative arc.
Following his collaboration with Nolan on “Oppenheimer,” Downey embarks on a new venture with Park Chan-wook for the HBO limited series “The Sympathizer,” premiering April 14 on HBO.
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