“It was an idiot move on our parts to share that with our children,” the late filmmaker said of his son who became an addict at just 8 years old
Robert Downey Jr’s introduction to drugs happened earlier than his late father Robert Downey Sr. is proud of. In the father and son’s new Netflix documentary titled, “Sr.,” the late filmmaker confessed he first introduced his son to drugs when he was only six years old.
Downey Sr. recalled playing poker in their home when he caught the “Ironman” star taking a sip of white wine. Instead of reprimanding his son, the “Boogie Night” actor offered him a joint in its place.
“A lot of us thought it would be hypocritical to not have our kids participate in marijuana and stuff like that. It was an idiot move on our parts to share that with our children. I’m just happy he’s here,” he confessed during an interview in the film.
The Marvel “Avengers” alum reflected on the defining moment in his childhood and the effects the experience had on his relationship with recreational drugs. By eight years old, Downey Jr. was already an addict.
“I think we would be remiss not to discuss its effect on me,” he said, he would later find himself in-and-out of jail during his battle with addiction. “Boy, I would sure love to miss that discussion.”
Downey Sr. died at age 85 after losing his battle with Parkinson’s disease back in July 2021.
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