LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Morning Joe’ host Joe Scarborough recently took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his interview with Marvel and ‘Oppenheimer’ star Robert Downey Jr.
This combination has stunned fans on Instagram and they couldn’t help but swoon over the two men while appreciating Downey Jr, his work, and his life, just as Scarborough did in his post.
With some Iron Man humor and sharing his respect for Downey Jr, Scarborough embraced the Oscar-nominated actor as the two sat down for an interview together for ‘Oppenheimer.’
Joe Scarborough says Robert Downey Jr is a ‘good guy’
On Instagram, ‘Morning Joe’ host Joe Scarborough shared two pictures with Robert Downey Jr, one where the two of them were embraced in a comic hug and the other where they sat opposite each other for the interview.
Scarborough wrote, “@robertdowneyjr and I have been through a lot together like the time I turned down the role of Iron Man to host Scarborough Country. Here he is consoling me on my $8 billion mistake.”
He continued, “Come to think of it, that never happened, but I did get the chance to interview him for @oppenheimermovie. Incredible actor with an inspiring life story. Best of all, a good guy!”
As Scarborough shared this post filled with some humor and appreciation for Downey Jr, their fans couldn’t help but do the same as they showered the comment section with love and appreciation for the host and the actor.
Fans praise Joe Scarborough and Robert Downey Jr
In the comment section of Joe Scarborough’s Instagram, fans couldn’t help but swoon over the two men as one person wrote, “Two of my favorite men,” and another commented, “Great respect for both of you! Loved RDJ in Oppenheimer.”
“What a wonderful moment of much-needed levity during recent days! Well played” commented one fan, and another wrote, “This is so touching in so many ways! Thanks for sharing.”
Fans continued to applaud Scarbough and Downey Jr as they expressed their excitement for the duo, “I so respect RDJ! All he went through and how he was there for his oldest son when he was going through the same things. Excellent role model.”
