Robert Downey Jr thanks 'terrible childhood' as he wins first Oscar for ‘Oppenheimer’

This was Robert Downey Jr.'s first win at the Oscars in his second nomination, 16 years after he was first nominated for his role in Tropic Thunder.

Robert Downey Jr. won the Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Oppenheimer" at the 96th Academy Awards held in Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday.

Downey Jr. clinched the award after beating competition from the likes of Robert De Niro for "Killers of the Flower Moon" and Dominic Sessa for "The Holdovers" among others.

Congratulations to Robert Downey Jr. on winning Best Supporting Actor for 'Oppenheimer'! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/fFrgo9SiEn

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 11, 2024

This was Downey Jr.'s first win at the Oscars in his second nomination, 16 years after he was first nominated for his role in Tropic Thunder.

Congratulations to @RobertDowneyJr on his @TheAcademy win for Best Supporting Actor. Experience the movie streaming on Peacock. #Oppenheimer #Oscars pic.twitter.com/cc0arqyHxU

— Oppenheimer (@OppenheimerFilm) March 11, 2024

This was the actor-producer's third recognition during the ongoing global awards season after winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the BAFTAs held last month and at the Golden Globes, held in January.

Earlier, Da'Vine Joy Randolph won the Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance in "The Holdovers".