Robert Downey Jr., best known for playing Tony Stark aka Iron Man, marked his appearance at the D23 Expo in California on Friday. The actor was inducted into the Disney Legends Hall of Fame during the Disney Legends Awards ceremony.
The audience became fearless as soon as they walked on the stage. They chanted his name and shouted, “We love you 3000”. An overwhelmed RDJ responded with a gesture that he explained indicated “3000”.
Accepting the award, Robert Downey Jr. missed his first Disney trip. He said, “Here’s a bit of common sense for you. The first time I went to Disneyland, I was moved to another place – within moments of being arrested. I was brought to a surprisingly friendly recessing center, Warned a stern and returned to if memory serves a very disappointed group chaperone.
The actor said, “I’ve been sitting on that shame for a while, and I’m just going to release it here tonight. Whoever I was in custody for smoking pot in the gondola without a license to me Want to make amends. And I do not want to further confuse the issue by mentioning to the gondola that pot smoking licenses are obtainable in any way. “
Robert Downey Jr. also talked about playing Tony Stark / Iron Man. “Playing Tony over these several years and that thematic concept that technology can lead our species towards information or destruction has been meaningful. It’s an ongoing meditation and a great gift. I thank the fans Going who made it all possible.
RDJ concluded, “It is beautiful. I felt that today would be special. I am happy to be amongst such a rich and diverse group of human beings who are seeking to reflect many.”
Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnett Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, Hans Zimmer, and Wing Chao were recognized for their work over the years.
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