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Kit Roberts
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel's opening speech has left some people wondering if Robert Downey Jr. was about to get up and slap him.
The comedian took to the stage to open the ceremony for the Oscars, and made some references to Robert Downey Jr.'s previous struggles with addiction.
Kimmel quipped: "This is the highest point of Robert Downey Jr's long and illustrious career. Well, one of the highest points."
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Kimmel didn't stop there either, as Downey Jr. pointed to his face in his seat as RDJ touched his nose.
Kimmel added: "Was that too on the nose or a drug motion you made?"
He then rowed things back a little, highlighting Downey Jr.'s many awards.
Kimmel said: "But look at him, he's so handsome, so talented, he's won every award there is to win.
"Is that an acceptance speech in your pocket or do you just have a very rectangular penis?"
It's fair to say the actor looked less than impressed with the jokes, and with Will Smith's slapping Chris Rock still in people's minds, people were all thinking the same thing.
People took to social media to share their thoughts on the awkward exchange, which saw Downey Jr. giving Kimmel a look that could curdle milk.
One wrote: "I had higher hopes for Jimmy Kimmel...and then the Robert Downey Jr. 'Jokes' hit...and did not land."
Another wrote: "2024 and Jimmy Kimmel bringing Robert Downey Jr. addiction during his opening monologue and trying to make a joke about it. So unnecessary… WTF."
A third posted: "Jimmy Kimmel made a drug comment regarding Robert Downey, Jr. and he stayed in his seat."
Downey Jr. has received a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
This is the second time he has been nominated in this category, with the other being for his role in Tropic Thunder.
Christopher Nolan’s historical drama follows the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb.
Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer has received nominations in 13 different categories.
In addition to Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor, Cillian Murphy has been nominated in the category of Best Actor for his performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the first time that he has been nominated for an academy award.
Meanwhile, Emily Blunt has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the movie, the first time she has been nominated for an Academy award.
Director Christopher Nolan has been nominated for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. This is the second time he is up for Best Director, and the third time for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Oppenheimer also has a nomination for the Best Original Score, as well as in Cinematography, Costume, Design Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, and Sound.