Robert Downey Jr full interview: star walks out when asked about past
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- Robert Downey Jr talks super heroes, Iron Man and his latest movie Avengers: Age of Ultron. But when the questions turn to his family and colourful past, the interview with Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy to an abrupt end. Full story: bit.ly/1bjv7QW
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“Walks out when asked about his past”
Nope , he walked out because he was lied to and was told this was going to be about the film.
Yeah they make the title seem as if Robert is almost the bad guy, but irl the interviewer is just unprofessional and judgmental
exactly
Well said, @Emma.
why did he seem uncomfy right when the video started? Did guru say something before the video started? This can't be the whole interview bcz this is just 6min. I wanted to find the moment where he didn't like guru but it seems like it happened right when the video started, which means there's gotta be more to this interview
The same interviewer did that all the tine
Can’t blame him. He gave as many non-verbal warnings as possible and the man kept pushing.
And verbal as well
@@Raisinette-p1f Heavy breathing, serious eyesight, the question: "are we promoting a movie?".
And it after he said "i don't know how comfortable you are", he came with that words by acknowledging Robert's clear annoyed response when saying "are we promoting a movie?" while also saw Roberts gesture and expression, at first i thought the quoted words from the interviewer above meant as an explanation of his annoying previous questions, as an implicit apology, and assure Robert that he will stop himself to ask any more personal question, but instead he went even further like a total dumb, obnoxious and rude person
Your foot started jumping a bit and had better get to the next question.. It sounds like a warning to me too. I think RDJ noticed that he was going to ask some inappropriate questions again by that time.
@@Raisinette-p1fthey’re pretty obvious
“Your foots starting a jump a little bit you better get to your next question” RDJ was ready to fucking clock him hahahaha
Something that sounds like Tony Stark would actually say in an awkward interview. He is Tony Stark.
what does he mean by that? like literally his knee was bouncing or what?
@@calincampbell5123 Yeah the interviewer was clearly getting nervous and hemming hawing around his own questions because he knew damn well they were rude and off putting.
Knee bouncing is a pretty common nervous reaction so my guess is RDJ saw it and called him out for it.
His comment at the end "its getting a little diane sawyer there". RDJ is an absolute legend against a clown of an interviewer
Oh I'm glad you said that, I heard "Dinosaur". I didn't get it :p
and what is he alluding to when mentioning "Diane Sawyer"?
@@johnr976 I listened to the first question and I already got uncomfortable, dayum
@@schneewinter3679 yeah I don't get the reference. I want to find out now.
what did he mean by that
That's the same guy that pissed off Tarantino. He's doing it on purpose.
PT111111 he does?
PT111111 Can I have a link? What'd he do?
Haniff Din Expose egos by talking of someone dad death is a shame excuse to defend this type of behaviour.
Those actors agreed to the interview to promote their movies, not to have their private lives put in the spotlight.
***** True, but when you have a movie star just doing the rounds for a new movie it isn't really the time to get all serious. RDJ is probably doing 10 of these things a day ramping up to the movie and doesn't want to have to deal with some guy try to stir the pot.
"I don't mean to pry" *Continues to pry*
I'm proud of him, sticking up for himself and walking away instead.
The interview was supposed to be about the movie, not a therapy section, and it was a hard time in his life, and he didn't want to talk about it
He handled it in a mature, respectful way, I think, I wouldn't know what to do tbh
How do you know the interview was supposed to be ONLY about the movie? You're a huge star with a checkered past. You seriously expect anyone to believe that you're so caught off guard and rattled by such a question? Tony Stark would be ashamed of this performance.
@@jameshicks7632 Because RDJ said "I'm sorry, aren't we promoting a movie?" These were questions about the movie with some parallels with RDJ as Tony Stark. But then the interviewer started questioning his political views and bringing up the past. Clearly an attack.
@@jameshicks7632he answered that many times right after it happened. He wants to put it behind him and promote the movie. Not talk about politics and his time in rehab.
@@jameshicks7632 👈🤡
im sure he really appreciates that or knows who you are
Funny thing, I don't think the interviewer Kirshnan has done an interview with anybody since this haha.
RDJ 1 Kirshnan dead career
He interviewed Martin Scorsese surprisingly
What about his infamous Tarantinterview? With Quenterview Tarantino?
@@notacaulkhead That was about three years before this.
@@user-gy7rc2tq4i ye for real please mention me as well
At least he walked out like a gentleman with class.
Oh my god.. the look on his face and tears in his eyes when he started getting asked about the relationship with his father was heartbreaking.
fr, you can see the pain in his eyes.
I’m just impressed how quickly him and his team were able to figure out what was going on and take immediate action. And obviously the interviewer was trying to marinate him in his own opinions, and make him say something that he might actually regret.
Exactly that. They rightfully terminated it. I think it's appalling the way KGM tried to trip him up and use his past against him, when all he wanted to do was talk about the movie. A wasted opportunity. The look on the camera guy's face at the end says it all.
"Getting kinda Diana Sawyer-y and youre kind of a schmuck."
Exactly the type of thing these "interviewers" need to be told.
What does that mean ?
They think they are the ones who are going to get the "gotcha" moment, but they don't get to decide that. They aren't interviewers they are are paparazzi with chairs.
@RaviPalAkaVasu RDJ was there to promote Age of Ultron, and instead the interviewer asked him all these personal, hurtful questions. Diane Sawyer is an old school journalist who would usually do those kind of heavy interviews, but RDJ was only there to talk about the MCU.
His interviewer was an asshole basically and shouldve kept the interview light hearted and fun.
Blame him for what? He just walked out, kept a smile, wasn't rude at any point. The journalist on the other hand kept twisting the question like it was a huge deal.
"None of us are our persona's"
That's a golden statement that got overlooked.
His breathing got faster at the end. It was obvious that he was uncomfortable/angry. It’s the fight or flight response.
And his eyes sort of zeroing in on a target so to speak.... he was so ready for the fight but made the professional flight response. Good man.
This is weird...I saw you on another video...people were questioning why you had 11 years ago in your name...
His face definitely hardened as soon as his dad came up
Of course, that stupid reporter just stepped on his toes, big time, and then just kept going! So unprofessional.
6:15 is what "barely contained rage" looks like.
"Oh I'm just asking questions"
No, you are being highly intrusive and you can't take an easily identifiable hint. Your interviewee has the right to say or not say whatever they want to, you are on their time, not the other way around. Now in general, people can say or not say whatever they want, but in this specific scenario, it'd be in your best interest to be sociable and open, given that this is your job, mate.
I feel like I can feel rdj's heart pounding every second after the words "your incarceration" =(
My heart started pounding when he started talking about drugs. 😂 and I felt his heart pounding too.
So irrelevant. This is a movie promo interview - not a tell all. Also you don’t say are you sure you’re past all that or given all that up or whatever he said, wtf. Ofc he’s sober and this is 13 yrs after he got sober. Stop trying to be sensationalist and look like a buffoon.
What I love is how Robert’s team are calling it off even before Robert says “bye” because they see how hurt he is about this horrible question.
yeah...they understand him already and prepared to leave
they’re real ones
His team has his back
I think it has more to do with the fact that in interviews there are always questions that are out of line and the PR team gives these « not to be asked » lists of questions to the network.. if it’s not respected then it’s a breach of contract, simple and done. Not everything has to be over sentimental.
Veru insensitive question!
Or so the Germans would have us believe.
As a PTSD patient I could sense and see the signs of negative trigger in him, in his mimic, his breathing etc. It's not a nice feeling to be triggered like that, I am glad the lady in the background helped him to stop the interview.
The old guys face at the end says everything
First I thought it`s Epstein...
@@JankoBerlakovic1984You seriously thought Epstein was a camera man for BBC channel 4 news?
Poor Robert. Celebrities are human, they have feelings, they’re exactly like us.
Definitely:(
No
@@oloolo5729 So what are they? Aliens? Soulless rags?
@@oloolo5729 yeah. So if you became a celebrity, you think any of your quirks just go away? Fuckn nope.
There he is at the pinnacle of professional success, and the guy just wants to drag him into the past.
You could tell the interviewer was having an inward mental battle of whether or not he would ask the last question when he knows he shouldn't and he went and did it. What a failure
He failed big time
it IS his job to ask interesting questions..
@@andipandi5641If the interviewer asked respectful, mild questions and all went smoothly, this clip would not have 14 million views.
@@Anonymous_896 yes.. he was a professional - who did not succumb to doing no more than promoting the latest movie..
Why would you ask about his past when thats exactly what he wants to forget?
This channel does that intentionally. They want them to bring up controversy and past traumas that the person has gone through because they know they'll either walk out or have a warranted freak out moment which will get views. Hence why this currently has 14 million views.
Dispite his heavy breathing towards the end of the interview, he remained calm and cool headed. He truely deserves to be where he is!!
💙💙
6:42 he hit the reporter. RDJ is an aggressive pos
@@g.b.r.1222 oh no a light tap on the shoulder, the horror. (If this was sarcasm my b it's impossible to tell for me)
@@g.b.r.1222 Spot the Gen Z
@@g.b.r.1222 Ah yeah because a slight tap is aggressive
When he mentioned RDJ taking drugs, you could see in his eyes the disgust, and anger.
Also this interview was 8 years ago. It’s not been pointed out in the comments that RDJ got sober in 2003. And the interviewer asks him if he’s really done with all of that? He’s been sober for 13 years at that point, what a dumbass question. First he shouldn’t have asked that question because the interview was not about his past personal life struggles but a movie promo. Second of all, you don’t ask that question and I don’t know if he meant to frame it how he did - but it seems clear from his body language and language that he didn’t know what he was talking about and just wanted to get some sensationalism out of the interview. Pathetic journalistic integrity.
I can imagine him saying “Jarvis can you help me out here”
This interviewer guy is such a piece of work. He knew what he was doing! Glad Robert walked out.
RdJ handled this in such a mature and calm way. Shout out to him!
This interview is nothing short of a motivation. RDJ has been one of the most successful come back Stories himself.
RDJ is such an inspiration to me as far as going through what he went through and coming out shining. I did some of the same things, got locked up for it, and am a better person today because of it.
this is so painful to watch because i genuinely feel bad for rdj. you could see that he was extremely uncomfortable but he tried his best to not be rude and be forgiving to the interviewer, which is why i love him so much
RDJ is a man that makes millions of dollars a year. You don’t need to feel bad for him. He was just simply caught off guard in this interview. Nothing more.
@@jmart1393 He was clearly hurt though? And I don't see the link you brought up between him making money and his feelings
@@ashstories5311 he’s probably one of these “eat the rich” nut bars.
@@Inquisitor_Vex Most likely 😭
@@jmart1393 very ignorant statement to make. you're allowed to feel bad for someone. their income plays no part in it. just stop talking at this point💀
I think Robert Downey Jr. is brilliant, hilarious, and so fun, and really good looking. He has it all.
Dad giving me drugs at 6 yes really fun lol
RDJ was being such an accommodating guest and giving really great answers to the honestly lukewarm warm questions. If buddy had have engaged him on any genuine level it would’ve been a hit
What a guy. Robert is a legend.
I wish more people walked out of interviews.
For someone who's trying to do better, the most destructive thing another person can do is bring up their past. If they're making it right, stfu and leave it alone. The man conquers his addiction every day. Respect.
this will have been discussed before the interview. boundaries will have been set. the interviewer chose the path of bad manners: 'you don't have to answer if you don't want to'. That told everyone in the room the interviewer was about to be exceptionally unprofessional.
I know this is an old interview but I am with RDJ and totally understand him. Why did the interviewer turn something that was supposed to be promoting the movie into a sort of "therapy session". Leave the personal questions out, dude. Robert's body language about that looked so uncomfortable and I don't blame him for walking out.
As a recovering addict, I don't blame him at all for walking out. We don't need to explain why we have done what we've done in the past, we move past it and better ourselves and that is what RDJ has done. Also, this would be aired to the entirety of the world so a definitive no go for myself personally as well.
They lied about what they were going to talk about, tricky.
It's hard to move on from something if people keep shoving it back into your face like this. The thing is, there's a lack of sympathy for famous people because they are envied. I guess I finally see what they were talking about by calling it a sin.
and this really isn't the place! ... he has a whole day of banal promo interviews to do.. its hard enough to look enthusiastic without having just been triggered by past difficult memories.
I have prayed for this man several times when it was on my heart that he was troubled with drugs and addiction to drugs and I am so proud of Robert Downey Jr. because now he has children and I believe that God saved his life. People need to think before they talk. Why bring up Robert’s past….the past is in the past……he got hurt because this interviewer had to dredge up the past in order to increase his ratings….selfishness always hurts people…lesson learned….this interviewer went way too far.
Well said. Congratulations to you. I hope you are still doing well.
this guy wishes he could be interviewing ex-convicts and war veterans but they got him interviewing celebrities 🤣
“I don’t wanna pry”
Continues to pry like crazy
His reaction to the question reminds me that no matter how good of an actor you are, its damn near impossible to hold back contempt.
God what an absolute scumbag to do RDJ like that
6:17...You can see how his mood changed when he started to talk about his father. His face went straight and his breathing went heavy. I applaud the fact that RDJ didn't start a fight or get nasty with him. He just left and removed himself from the situation.
Actually why did Robert downey Junior get angry?
@@ZiyandoingVids he wasn’t angry , the interviewer was dumb
@@ZiyandoingVids It was a movie interview....not a therapy session.
@@ZiyandoingVids put it simply, RDJ has a dark past.. and its privacy..
Thats what cocaine will do to you
He so clearly told the dude multiple times to cut it off, it's about a movie not his personal life, such a coward thing to do from the interviewer, just wanted to trap RDJ, and the tone in his voice making fun of him "well i'm just asking questions" as if he's entitled to demand an answer from him. RDJ is truly a hero. The dude not even worth knowing his name, so unprofessional gosh
Graceful exit from a legend.
Notice how Krishnan tenses up a bit and hesitates before asking Robert the last question. He KNEW that what he was about to ask was inappropriate and over the line, yet he asked it anyway.
Exactly this. Guru-Murthy's instincts were telling him that he should not continue this line of questioning, yet he decided against using his better judgment. And look what happened.
@@KurtisC93 Yep, and when he said "I'm just asking questions" is that exact moment when he was internally rationalising going against that better judgement.
That question wasn’t even cohesive. Fumbling around to create a narrative.
He's anasshole go back India
C'mon man, you KNEW you were crossing a line. Thumbs down to interviewer and thumbs up to RDJ for walking out!
RDJ is a boss in this interview and destroyed this fool of an interviewer 👏👏👏
As someone who suffers with Father issues and addiction I can see why he walked off... He handled that way better than I would have..... Anyone who fights their demons everyday would react the same way to someone asking if they're over their struggles... Robert Downey Jr. Is a class act in my opinion.
Yup...
Why is it when a guy has issues with their dad it's "father issues" lol but if it's a female it's daddy issues? Weird.
@@RPKD88 cause the guys dont say daddy to his fathers????
@@descandec1298 errr lots of guys say "daddy". Maybe it's weird in English but other languages completely normal.
@@RPKD88 well, the term daddy issues only exists in english if im not wrong, so...
You can tell Robert wasn't a fan of this guy from the jump. Trust your instincts.
his media team will have warned him. The questions about the film were pretty lame: do you feel you don't have to carry the film? Are you asking a question or making a statement? How about 'it appears to me you have much more freedom in this film...? What do you think?' Don't give a lame opinion and then look for confirmation...
That was handled like class personified.
He just looks so smug asking him this stuff
Respect for Robert Downey Jr my man is a legend.
I would of walked out too!!! Robert Downey Jr. has came along way in his career and don't need to be reminded and asked questions about his past., we are in the PRESENT!!!!
Would'VE.
It's impossible to follow "would" with a preposition like "of".
You ever hear "would to", "would at", "would on" etc?
See how ridiculous it sounds?
You have heard the contracted form of "would HAVE" (auxiliary verb) your whole life, which is "would've".
It sounds exactly like "would of".
Unfortunately, lots of others make this same mistake, which reinforces its validity for you.
Thanks Again!!!
He honestly didn't walk out angry. He actually patted him on the shoulder on his way out. I believe he actually got the light from his pr. Which is why he nicely said, "Bye" before standing up.
"It's just getting a little Diane Sawyer here"... 😄
Channel 4 shows their character by promoting this...
I noticed that his eyes started to get watery and just so stiff at the end I really felt bad for him and disgusted at the interviewer
From agitation to anger to pain/sadness
Yea,6:17
those watery eyes are angerness held up
@@kirmeister8207 Yup , watery eyes and sometimes people start shaking too with held back anger - arrogant people mistake it for fear/weakness.
They soon learn... 😂
Calling Murthy a journalist, is like calling the National Enquirer a legit news source.
He did not compromise his integrity, kudos to him! I am glad to see other people supporting this. Artists are not punching bags, they are a vital ingredient to the beauty of society!
some journalists have no respect, well done robert
I really like how he paused to say "you're okay," it's just the way you're coming at me. Like that's really gracious that he went to the extra effort to make it clear he wasn't mad or hateful and he wasn't trying to fight.
True. I love that too! RDJ is a very intelligent man. He’s very talented and humble.
Yes! I loved the way he just quiet walked away from the interview.
I'm pretty sure he said the journalist was getting a bit "diana sawyer-y"
Is this the same interviewer that made Quentin Tarantino mad as well? 😂
Robert handled it really well he kept pushing and pushing and the last really sensitive question was not necessary none of it was he’s there to talk about his new film
4:00 you can tell this is the moment the interviewer went into questions that Downey wasn't privy to, Robert is just like "wtf is going on here, this isn't what I signed up for"
He was completely right to walk out. This questions were absolutely rude and definetely not what the interview was meant for. No one should get treated with such disrespect.
The way that dude looked at him at the end of the video like "You fcking mron..."
😂😂🤣🤣😃😄😅🤣😂
He was looking for a headline, as usual, and got the one he wasn't expecting.
RDj is pure class, he exudes so much tolerance and grace, even when some berk is dredging up his ancient past history that no-one touches anymore. Robert is way beyond it now and has proven he is a stable, successful and classy individual ;a sheer lack of professionalism & pure rudeness on behalf of Guru Murthy and a complete lack of tact and good taste too. Robert behaves like a true gent with an open and honest heart, isn't it about time that this level of intrusive and hurtful " journalism " was consigned to the past ? I certainly think so, Robert will always be a Bright Shining Star !
The guy could’ve stopped and move on after the first answer RDJ gave him about his past. He had no clue and just kept going.
That interviewer thought he was Wayne Gale.
So relieved to come on here and see majority of the comments are for Robert 😌 I felt so bad for him and my mood changed too at 4 minutes. It took a dark turn in a direction that was disrespectful and irrelevant to the interview and definitely none of their business! I applaud him for walking out!👏👏👏
Robert Downey Jr is my all time favorite actor. I love the wolverine and iron man, and growing up, the 1st movie was just so awesome. And for a long time growing up as a kid I thought that Robert Downey Jr acted exactly like iron man off screen. He played it so well. And it wasn’t for awhile before I heard about the 90s and what not. But honestly the fact that he moved past that is all that matters.
Yeah, you know he kinda does act like Tony off screen as well. That's why he's SO amazing in the role. He identifies with the character so effortlessly because he basically is him ... I mean ... minus the cool tech and the super duper brain (still got a super brain though! Thus interview proves it)
The reporter is lucky Iron man didn't suit up lol
yes, you can see him getting progressively more agitated after about the 4:00 point but what’s heartbreaking is visibly seeing him get more and more uncomfortable and his breathing get heavier while his stare zeroes in. I just wanna give him a hug in that moment.
That's when he starts asking: wait we where talking about Iron man?
Is this interviewer still in business, or did they kick him out?
Handled it like a true gentleman in a situation where the interviewer deserved to be punched in the face
Dang dude, as a former addict/alcoholic myself, my heart broke while I was watching this. Especially when the interviewer brought up his dad. I am extremely embarrassed about my past and I can only imagine how rdj felt during this exchange.
i hear ya dude ! im honest about my past . dont mind to talk about it but not going to bring my parents in the middle of it , they did there job .i learned to be a junkie all by myself , little different in his case i know but i personally think that was proper time for throat punch. did i mention i had to go anger management twice.?
This went from a avengers/ Ironman interview to therapy..
*Then it cuts to that fail squad pic at the end hahaha*
The worst thing about this is that Robert Downey jr tried to save this interview a couple of times by diverting the attention away from his private life and back to his new movie. He also tried to play it off as a joke. He gave this interviewer so many outs and opportunities to read the room and change his course, it’s ridiculous.
When he realised that that wouldn’t happen he set his boundaries. Good for him!
RDJ was sending strong signals to not go in a particular direction… interviewer nods and then floors it in that direction. Horrible dude
"Walks out because was lied to by media outlet about what the interview was for."
I fixed it
He was promoting a movie. And classic media tries to sabotage it, not for the movie or roberts sake but for their own personal gain and views 🤦♂️.
At 4:03 you can see him thinking where are you going with this
I love how Robert Downey Jr. knew where the interviewer was going and was hoping the interviewer wasn’t going there. He’s just so smart about people!
Wasn't the place or time. This is about a movie and he is giving a million different interviews promoting it and dude wants to dig into his past. If he put up with it, he would be getting those questions with everybody else. Glad he walked out.
This same dude,
Pissee off , Quentin Tarantino 😂😂
its crazy they uploaded this, honeslty good on them for it.
Robert has left the building. Good on him!! He's so brilliant 👏
Robert already had a difficult childhood and youth because of his father. This dishonor is bleeding the man's bleeding wound again for the sake of rating. Robert still remained calm, but his eyes filled with tears. We love you JR.
We L💙ve you Robert!💙
What past what childhood? Can someone tell me what exactly happened?
@Dr. Harshad Ramineni
His dad gave him his first dose of heroin before he hit double digits. His dad effectively started him on the path to drugs and it led to him getting sent to prison.
So it’s an EXTREMELY touchy subject for him.
Celebrities are people too; they deserve respect just like each one of us. If he cannot be respected, then they do not deserve his time and attention!
3:44 Being aware of RDJ's past, hearing that from the interviewer already set off some red flags
6:56 I love how the cameraman looks at him like: "You blew it, man!"
🤣🤣🤣
I think this was the whole point of the interview, it's what that 'journalist' does. They get far more views from treating their guests appallingly.
@@wattage2007 Indeed
That’s prolly one of the best parts lol
@@wattage2007 short term maybe, don't think longterm it's a good strat
One tip, never mention a person past
I just love what Mr Downey Jr did ❤ the interview really went weird!
"I didn't wanna do that"
But he did wanna do that
Not them looking at eachother like ROBERT was the problem at the end... like wtf, who asks a question like that? You don't ASK about trauma unless you're a fucking therapist in a private room, not in an interview that's going to be aired to BILLIONS of people!
“You seem a little okay it’s just getting a little Diane Sawyer-y” RDJ humor is untouched 😭😭😭
I was actually wondering what that part meant
@@ethanflynnmusic Diane Sawyer's a journalist known for doing personal/emotional interviews with celebertys and other people
true, just watch her interview with Michael Jackson
He handled it so well, I felt terrible for him though. You could see how uncomfortable he was but he gave the guy some humor instead of lashing out. RDJ is such a classy man!
"and you're kind of a Shmuck..."
In spite of how rude this interviewer was, Robert handled this very well. He had every right to get angry at him about his demeanour but he kept cool and professional all of the way through and left respectfully, hats off to him.
He didn’t even get angry. He just left the situation. He didn’t want to talk publicly about those topics. Which is his choice to make.
Once RDJ starts looking around at everyone behind the scenes you know this interviewer just messed up so hard for taking shots at him. Legit what was the point of that tactless approach?