Today Robert Downey is one of the highest-paid actors in the Hollywood business. Starring in blockbuster comic films like Iron Man and The Avengers like Iron Man, till Avengers End Game.

He has gained popularity. But not a long time ago, he wasn’t hired due to his drug misuse and drinking habit. And there were times, this addiction landed him in prison. Things can go wrong if you don’t handle them wisely.

Well, addiction and acting, both run in Downey’s family. The filmmaker Robert Downey Sr. also had the disorder which allowed him to try marijuana at just the age of 6. As per the reports in People’s article, drugs induced an emotional bond between the two, father and son. And this led to Robert Downey becoming a regular drinker.

Although he was an active drug and alcohol addict, Robert made a name for himself in the Industry. After playing in ‘Saturday Night Live’, Robert gained a few film roles including Weird Science, The pickup Artist, and many more. He has been given many versatile roles after that.

But his drug addiction led him to prison several times. And this behavior of his made him go downfall. However, he has recovered from his dangerous habit and is doing good in the Industry at present.

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