The 'Oppenheimer' star completed his awards season sweep during Sunday's Academy Awards.
for his role as Lewis Strauss -- a high-ranking member of the United States Atomic Energy Commission member who butts heads withDuring his acceptance speech, Downey Jr. jokingly thanked his"horrible childhood" and the Academy following his first Oscar win after three nominations. Prior to announcing the winner, Sam Rockwell introduced Downey Jr. with a sweet tribute.
Then came Downey Jr.'s memorable speech, in which he thanked his"horrible childhood" and his"veterinarian" wife. He added,"Here's my little secret. I needed this job more than it needed me. Chris knew it, Emma made sure that she surrounded me with one of the great casts and crews of all time, Emily , Cillian , it was fantastic. And I stand here before you a better man because of it."
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