Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. Has 'Due Date' But No 'Hangover 2'

October 28, 2010 Movies

When actors Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis sit in the same room together, anything can happen -- and does. Starring in the upcoming road comedy "Due Date," the two funnymen delighted "Extra" with their antics -- talking about insults and whether Downey would be up for a "Hangover 2" appearance.

"It's possible, but I can't be bothered," the actor deadpanned. "I'd love to work with Zach again, but I'm not going to go do a 'day' on his sequel. Let's not kid ourselves. Besides, they've had enough squabbles over their paltry salaries. They can't afford me."

Seriously, the two have a natural rapport, even though Galifianakis said the relationship comes with its own set of "insults." Downey remembered, "Did I say you need acting lessons?" Galifianakis corrected, "Classes." "Well, that shows I've never been to one," Downey Jr. laughed.

Watch the hilarious interview!

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12 Celebs Who Have Faced the Judge

July 21, 2010 Star Justice

Lindsay Lohan is just one of stars who has faced a judge for various infractions. Here's a list of 12 celebs who have had their day in court.

Stars in Court

Lindsay Lohan

In May of 2010 Lohan was ordered to attended weekly alcohol classes due to her previous arrest for DUI in 2007. On July 6, 2010 she reappeared in court for failure to attend her alcohol classes and she was sentenced to 90 days in jail. On July 20, 2010 Lindsay turned herself in.

Winona Ryder

In 2001, Ryder was arrested for shoplifting a reported $5,500 worth of merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills.

Chris Brown

Brown was charged with two felonies on March 5, 2009, after hitting his girlfriend Rihanna during a heated argument.

Nicole Richie

Richie was sentenced to three years probation in July 2007 after she pled guilty to driving under the influence of drugs.

Paris Hilton

Hilton violated her probation by driving on a suspended license in May 2007 and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.

Britney Spears

Spears faced a judge in January 2008 to give a deposition in the custody battle for her two boys.

Martha Stewart

Stewart was sentenced to five months in jail after she lied about the selling stock in 2001.

Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr. faced a felony cocaine possession charge and one misdemeanor count of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested in Palm Springs,CA in 2001 and sentenced to three years probation and continued drug rehabilitation.

Courtney Love

In 2005, Love faced a judge and admitted she was using drugs in violation of her previous probation in 2003. She was ordered to 28 days of treatment. Courtney violated this sentence and was subsequently sentenced to six months in rehab and house arrest.

Eminem

In 2001, the rapper was sentenced to two years probation, plus court costs and a $2,500 fine stemming from a weapons charge.

Kobe Bryant

In 2003, Bryant was accused of sexual assault charges. He was acquitted.

Nick Hogan

Nick Hogan, son of wrestler Hulk Hogan, went to court after a car accident involving the critical condition of a passenger. He faced the court in 2007 and was sentenced to 8 months in jail.

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New Trailer! Robert Downey Jr. in 'Due Date'

July 15, 2010 Movie Trailers

Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis star in the hilarious new comedy "Due Date," from the director of "The Hangover." Downey Jr. plays a high-strung father-to-be, who is forced to hitch a ride cross country with an aspiring actor in order to make it to his child's birth on time.

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Cast Spills 'Iron Man 2' Set Secrets

May 07, 2010 Candid Confessions

The cast of "Iron Man 2" gave some set secrets to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli, like it's not really Robert Downey Jr. in that suit once the Iron Man helmet closes and how he and co-star Gwyneth Paltrow felt about their onscreen kiss. Check out our interviews!

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'Iron Man 2' Cast Trivia!

May 07, 2010 Movies

Did you know Robert Downey Jr. once starred in an Elton John video? And how about all the major roles Mickey Rourke didn't take? Find out some cool facts about the cast of "Iron Man 2"!

Fun Facts on the cast of "Iron Man 2"

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert lived with Sarah Jessica Parker for seven years during the 1980s.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth was maid of honor at Madonna’s wedding to Guy Ritchie.

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett has a younger twin brother, Hunter Johansson.

Mickey Rourke

Mickey has at least seven tatoos, including a tiger head on his left shoulder, a bull skull on his right bicep, and a shamrock on his left forearm.

Don Cheadle

Don plays the saxophone.

Sam Rockwell

“I have a constant sort of melancholy approach to acting that fuels me. I want to do everything,” Rockwell once said.

Jon Favreau

Jon is of Jewish and French/Italian descent.

Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr. once worked as a piece of living art in a SoHo nightclub in New York City.

Mickey Rourke

Rourke used to own a gym in West Hollywood called Shapiro.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow turned down the role of Rachel Keller in “The Ring,” which went to Naomi Watts.

Scarlett Johansson

Johansson auditioned for the lead role in 1998 “The Parent Trap,” which finally went to Lindsay Lohan.

Don Cheadle

Cheadle briefly worked as a stand-up comic earlier in his career.

Jon Favreau

An excellent poker player, Favreau has played in the World Poker Tour — when he has time.

Robert Downey Jr.

Downey Jr. starred in Elton John’s 2001 music video “I Want Love.”

Sam Rockwell

Sam is an only child.

Scarlett Johansson

Johansson was cast in “Iron Man 2” after Emily Blunt dropped out due to other commitments.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth and actress Drew Barrymore share the director Steven Spielberg as their godfather.

Mickey Rourke

Rourke has turned down lead roles in 1986 “Highlander,” 1987 “The Untouchables” and 1988 “Rain Man.”

Don Cheadle

Cheadle traveled to Sudan with five members of Congress to see refugee camps and to meet survivors of the genocide.

Sam Rockwell

In 1994, a Miller Ice beer commercial finally enabled Sam to quit his other jobs to concentrate on his acting career.

Jon Favreau

Favreau met his close friend and onscreen partner Vince Vaughn when they both starred in bit roles in 1993’s “Rudy.”

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert met his wife, Susan Downey, on the set of the 2003’s “Gothika.”

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Gwyneth Paltrow Battled Post-Partum Depression

April 28, 2010 Candid Confessions

"Iron Man 2" leading lady Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she went through a bout of depression after the April 2006 birth of her son, Moses.

"It was debilitating," the actress told "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli. "I just couldn't figure out what was wrong with me and why I was so down and disconnected and sort of outside my body."

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Let the 'Iron' Mania Begin!

April 27, 2010 Movies

The stars were out at the glitzy L.A. premiere of "Iron Man 2" Monday night -- and "Extra" was there to bring it to you!

There was the showdown between action heroes Sylvester Stallone and Robert Downey Jr. "Robert would knock me on my ass any day of the week," admitted Sly.

And then there was the fashion showdown between the Armani-clad leading ladies, Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson. "Oh, what, this old thing?" winked Johansson.

Vote in our Gwyneth/Scarlett face-off!

Check out more of the red carpet action!

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Robert Downey Jr. to Get Slimed!

March 23, 2010 Awards Shows

No, Robert Downey Jr. is not starring in the "Ghostbusters" redo. He's presenting at Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards this Saturday, where great globs of green slime will flow freely.

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Downey Jr. -- along with stars Katy Perry, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Chris Rock, Jackie Chan, Jonah Hill, Queen Latifah, David Spade, Lea Michele, Dev Patel, Miranda Cosgrove and Shaun White -- are set to help host Kevin James hand out the the awards.


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