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Jimmy Kimmel Made A Gross Joke About Robert Downey Jr. At The Oscars, And RDJ Looked Beyond Uncomfortable

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Jimmy Kimmel made a joke at the expense of Robert Downey Jr. in his Oscars monologue, and it was beyond uncomfortable to watch.

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Robert has been sober since 2003, after a tumultuous life with drugs that began at age 6 when he was given drugs by his father. If his recovery weren't impressive enough, he's also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding work in Oppenheimer.

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When speaking about the success of Oppenheimer, Jimmy began by suggesting that director Christopher Nolan worked without an internet connection to avoid his "porn addiction."