Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.Photo:SGranitz/WireImage
SGranitz/WireImage
Throughout the past two decades,Robert Downey Jr.and his wife,Susan, have proventheir bondis unbreakable.The duo met as actor and producer on the set of the 2003 thrillerGothika, and just a few months later they were in love and engaged. Their relationship has only blossomed as they’ve continuedsupporting and adoringeach other. They’ve collaborated on more than just movies, too: Susan and Robert have growna familyand built a home (literally – in 2021, they finished constructingtheir futuristic Malibu abode).See some of the sweetest snaps taken over the course of the couple’s 20-year love story.
Throughout the past two decades,Robert Downey Jr.and his wife,Susan, have proventheir bondis unbreakable.
The duo met as actor and producer on the set of the 2003 thrillerGothika, and just a few months later they were in love and engaged. Their relationship has only blossomed as they’ve continuedsupporting and adoringeach other. They’ve collaborated on more than just movies, too: Susan and Robert have growna familyand built a home (literally – in 2021, they finished constructingtheir futuristic Malibu abode).
See some of the sweetest snaps taken over the course of the couple’s 20-year love story.
01of 12Early DaysSusan Levin, Robert Downey Jr.SGranitz/WireImageSusan Levin met her future husband on the set of her 2003 production,Gothika.It was her first film as a full-credit producer and starred Robert Downey Jr. andHalle Berry.More than a decade later, the film producer spoke toThe Hollywood Reporterabout her early hesitance when it came to dating the film’s star. Looking back, she says Robert came off as “interesting but weird.”
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Early Days
Susan Levin, Robert Downey Jr.SGranitz/WireImage
Susan Levin met her future husband on the set of her 2003 production,Gothika.It was her first film as a full-credit producer and starred Robert Downey Jr. andHalle Berry.
More than a decade later, the film producer spoke toThe Hollywood Reporterabout her early hesitance when it came to dating the film’s star. Looking back, she says Robert came off as “interesting but weird.”
02of 12First of Many DatesRobert Downey Jr., fiancee Susan Levin.Arnaldo Magnani/GettyEventually, of course, the initial wariness wore off and the two haven’t left each other’s sides since. They made their relationship red-carpet official at the premiere of Robert’s musical crime comedyThe Singing Detectivein October 2003.
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First of Many Dates
Robert Downey Jr., fiancee Susan Levin.Arnaldo Magnani/Getty
Eventually, of course, the initial wariness wore off and the two haven’t left each other’s sides since. They made their relationship red-carpet official at the premiere of Robert’s musical crime comedyThe Singing Detectivein October 2003.
03of 12Putting a Ring on ItRobert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.SGranitz/WireImageBy the timeGothikapremiered in November 2003, Robert and Susan were engaged. Speaking onThe Oprah Winfrey Showin 2004, theIron Manstar and his longtime love shared the details of their whirlwind engagement, including the way he gifted her the ring and said, “I was wondering if, maybe, you’d wanna, like, be my wife one day.”
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Putting a Ring on It
Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.SGranitz/WireImage
By the timeGothikapremiered in November 2003, Robert and Susan were engaged. Speaking onThe Oprah Winfrey Showin 2004, theIron Manstar and his longtime love shared the details of their whirlwind engagement, including the way he gifted her the ring and said, “I was wondering if, maybe, you’d wanna, like, be my wife one day.”
04of 12Making It LastSusan Levin & Robert Downey Jr.Chris Weeks/FilmMagicSusan said yes to marriage after only a few months of dating, but she did insist on a longer engagement.
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Making It Last
Susan Levin & Robert Downey Jr.Chris Weeks/FilmMagic
Chris Weeks/FilmMagic
Susan said yes to marriage after only a few months of dating, but she did insist on a longer engagement.
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Dressing as a Duo
06of 12More MatchingRobert Downey Jr., Susan Downey.J.Sciulli/WireImageAs the years went on, they managed to coordinate colorsandaccessories.
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More Matching
Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey.J.Sciulli/WireImage
J.Sciulli/WireImage
As the years went on, they managed to coordinate colorsandaccessories.
07of 12Knot TiedRobert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.WireImage House/WireImageRobert and Susangot marriedin August of 2005. They walked down the aisle in a ceremony on Long Island, New York, with attendees includingKeanu ReevesandSting.Nine years later, the still-strong couple revealed some of theirsecrets to a happy marriagein conversation with PEOPLE. Susan emphasized the importance of “me” time: “You always have to give each other space and kind of read it,” she said.Her actor husband, on the other hand, joked that it was really all about his good hygiene. “I am so clean you could eat off of me,” he teased. “I think women appreciate that.”
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Knot Tied
Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.WireImage House/WireImage
Robert and Susangot marriedin August of 2005. They walked down the aisle in a ceremony on Long Island, New York, with attendees includingKeanu ReevesandSting.
Nine years later, the still-strong couple revealed some of theirsecrets to a happy marriagein conversation with PEOPLE. Susan emphasized the importance of “me” time: “You always have to give each other space and kind of read it,” she said.
Her actor husband, on the other hand, joked that it was really all about his good hygiene. “I am so clean you could eat off of me,” he teased. “I think women appreciate that.”
08of 12That Newlywed GlowRobert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.Arnaldo Magnani/GettyAll jokes aside, Robert said thekey to keeping their love afloatwasn’t always easy, but was no doubt worth it.“There is always that thing of love and respect,” he told PEOPLE at the 2014 premiere of his filmThe Judge, which Susan produced. He continued, “It is work, but it’s just so nice.”
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That Newlywed Glow
Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.Arnaldo Magnani/Getty
Arnaldo Magnani/Getty
All jokes aside, Robert said thekey to keeping their love afloatwasn’t always easy, but was no doubt worth it.
“There is always that thing of love and respect,” he told PEOPLE at the 2014 premiere of his filmThe Judge, which Susan produced. He continued, “It is work, but it’s just so nice.”
09of 12Lasting MemoriesRobertposted a throwbackfrom his wedding day in honor of the pair’s anniversary in 2022.“Today marks 17 years of unadulterated marital bliss,” theAvengersstar wrote on Instagram. “Susan, you are my bedrock, touchstone and lucky stars to boot.”
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Lasting Memories
Robertposted a throwbackfrom his wedding day in honor of the pair’s anniversary in 2022.
“Today marks 17 years of unadulterated marital bliss,” theAvengersstar wrote on Instagram. “Susan, you are my bedrock, touchstone and lucky stars to boot.”
10of 12Proud to PremiereRobert Downey Jr., wife Susan Levin.Christian Alminana/FilmMagicDuring their drawn-out engagement, the producer-actor pair collaborated again with their filmKiss Kiss Bang Bang.
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Proud to Premiere
Robert Downey Jr., wife Susan Levin.Christian Alminana/FilmMagic
Christian Alminana/FilmMagic
During their drawn-out engagement, the producer-actor pair collaborated again with their filmKiss Kiss Bang Bang.
11of 12Dynamic DuoArnaldo Magnani/GettyRobert can thank his wife for one of his most iconic roles, playing the titular detective inGuy Ritchie’s 2009 take onSherlock Holmesand its sequel,Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Susan happened to be working with Ritchie onRocknRollaat time he signed on to direct the historical mystery.Ritchie toldThe Hollywood Reporterhow, “if Susan hadn’t been in the room, Robert probably wouldn’t have become Sherlock Holmes.“Robert told PEOPLE about theprivileges of working with his wifeat the 2010 Golden Globes, where he took home the award for best comedy actor. “It’s much better to spend four months together than four months apart, and she’s a great producer,” he said backstage.
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Dynamic Duo
Robert can thank his wife for one of his most iconic roles, playing the titular detective inGuy Ritchie’s 2009 take onSherlock Holmesand its sequel,Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Susan happened to be working with Ritchie onRocknRollaat time he signed on to direct the historical mystery.
Ritchie toldThe Hollywood Reporterhow, “if Susan hadn’t been in the room, Robert probably wouldn’t have become Sherlock Holmes.”
Robert told PEOPLE about theprivileges of working with his wifeat the 2010 Golden Globes, where he took home the award for best comedy actor. “It’s much better to spend four months together than four months apart, and she’s a great producer,” he said backstage.
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Robert Downey Jr., Susan Levin.Stephen Lovekin/WireImage
Stephen Lovekin/WireImage
Today, Susan and Robert have not only stuck together but built a life together. Susan is stepmom to her husband’s eldest son,Indio Falconer, who was born in September 1993 to Robert and his ex-wife, Deborah Falconer.
Susan and Robert have welcomed two kids together: their son,Exton Elias, was born in February 2013 and their daughter,Avri Roel, arrived in November 2014. The Downey kids even got to work with their parents on Robert’s Max Original series,Downey’s Dream Cars, whichpremiered in June 2023.
source: people.com
