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Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t kidding when he said the show would be delayed as his opening monologue generated mixed reactions within the theater, especially when it came to Robert Downey Jr.
The late-night host doubled down (tripled down?) on his attempt to criticize Downey Jr. for his past drug use, causing some people in the audience to audibly complain. (To be fair, some laughed too.)
He oppenheimer The star is a shoo-in to win Best Supporting Actor, so being roasted for old struggles with addiction seemed “inappropriate,” some guests were heard saying.
Let’s not forget that Kimmel and his wife, Oscar executive producer Molly McNearney, are close to Robert and Susan Downey, so it’s unlikely that the comedian has actually crossed a line in the actor’s mind. But he was a little uncomfortable in the room.
— Taryn Ryder reporting live from inside the Dolby Theater