Robert Downey Jr. Says ‘It’s Absolute Horses—‘ to Declare That Social Media Influencers Are the ‘Stars of the Future’
- Robert Downey Jr.’s blunt take on social media stars.
- Why the Iron Man icon thinks they aren’t the future.
- Our thoughts on the old school vs. new school celebrity vibe.
You won’t believe what Robert Downey Jr. just said. We’re still buzzing from his latest chat on the “Conversations for our Daughters” podcast. And wow. He really didn’t hold back.
The “Iron Man” himself thinks it’s “absolute horseshit” to say social media influencers are the “stars of the future.” Yeah, he said that. It’s a bold statement, for sure.
He talked about how “nowadays people can create celebrity without ever doing much besides rolling a phone on themselves.” Just filming yourself. No big movie sets. No years of acting classes. It’s a completely different vibe.
It makes you think about the whole aesthetic of fame, doesn’t it? On one side, you have the polished, larger-than-life presence of someone like RDJ. On the other, the raw, often-filtered world of the phone screen. It’s quite a contrast in visual style. We love to see true greats sharing their wisdom, reminding us of the journey. Speaking of greats, Jane Fonda recently shared her thoughts on legends too.
RDJ basically said he doesn’t look at it the same way. He’s looking for something more, maybe. A bit more depth. A different kind of shine.
Our Take
We totally get where RDJ is coming from. There’s something special about someone who masters a craft over many years. Actors, artists, performers. They put in the work. And that’s what creates a lasting impact.
But we also see the magic of connecting with people directly. Influencers do that. It’s a new world. Both kinds of stars probably have a place, right? What do you think?
