Perhaps sharing the screen in Julian Schnabel’s 2000 film Before Night Falls, is what brought Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp close. But certainly, starring in one movie wasn’t what bonded them as best of friends, forever. Sticking through thick and thin, while supporting each other through tough times, is what made Depp and Downey Jr. great friends.
Ever since then, Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp have made headlines for their envious friendship goals in Hollywood. Like when Depp went through his defamation trial against Amber Heard, Downey Jr. was there to celebrate his victory with a FaceTime. Similarly, after the Iron Man actor won his first Oscar, following his appearance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Depp came forward to appreciate his big win.
Robert Downey Jr. Celebrated Johnny Depp’s Victory Against Amber Heard
Apart from sharing the screen in the 2000 movie Before Night Falls, Johnny Depp, and Robert Downey Jr. seem to share similar sort of charisma and personality in the entertainment industry. Being from the same era and having more in common than otherwise, Depp and Downey Jr. thus happen to be great friends.
Supporting each other through thick and thin, the duo have flawlessly maintained their friendship in the competitive industry. Thus setting new friendship goals, Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp previously made headlines after the latter came off victorious in his defamation trial against Amber Heard.
According to reports from the New York Post, Johnny Depp’s close friend Josh Richman revealed how Robert Downey Jr. FaceTimed Depp during a charity livestream event for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Calling him to celebrate his victory in the defamation case against Heard, Downey Jr. said, “John, thank God it’s over” to Depp over FaceTime.
Even a spokesman for Johnny Depp later confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. indeed called the actor to support him and celebrate his victory, right after the verdict was announced.
Johnny Depp Cheered for Robert Downey Jr’s First Oscar Win
Receiving constant support from Robert Downey Jr. throughout his trial and finally getting a celebratory call from the actor, Johnny Depp did something similar for the MCU actor. Setting envious friendship goals, the Sweeney Todd actor took to his Instagram after Downey Jr. won his first Oscar for Oppenheimer.
Previously, both Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp were in the same boat, as neither of them had won an Oscar in their decades-long career. But after March 10, as Downey Jr. created history with his first coveted award, Depp forged a strong friendship as he expressed his appreciation and pride for Downey Jr’s win.
Congratulating Robert Downey Jr. for his Oscar win, Johnny Depp wrote a heartfelt message on his Instagram story for the actor. “Let’s try this again… Congratulations to my dear friend.” Depp’s story read. Accompanying the montage with a touch of humor, Depp shared the story featuring photos of him and Downey Jr. from the 2011 Golden Globes.
