Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as ‘absolute horses—‘

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Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as 'absolute horses---'

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Robert Downey Jr. calls the idea that influencers are the future of stardom 'absolute horses--t,' saying real stars will be defined by what they create This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as 'absolute horses---'
Fox News4/30/2026

Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as 'absolute horses---'

Robert Downey Jr. praised Jon Favreau for being ambitious in his filmmaking, shouting out many films he has directed, including "The Lion King" and "The Jungle Book." Robert Downey Jr. bluntly rejected the idea that influencers are the future of stardom, calling it "absolute horses--t" and argued that real stars will.

Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as ‘absolute horses—‘
New York Post
New York Post
Lean Right
5/1/2026

Robert Downey Jr. slams modern celebrity culture as ‘absolute horses—‘

Robert Downey Jr. bluntly rejected the idea that influencers are the future of stardom, calling it “absolute horse s—” and argued that real stars will still be defined by what they create. Downey Jr. said the rise of self-made online fame isn’t necessarily a negative, but it does change what it takes to stand apart.