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Robert Downey Jr. Shouts for Steelers at the People's Choice Awards; Actor Nods to Deceased Mother

Robert Downey Jr. Shouts for Steelers at the People's Choice Awards; Actor Nods to Deceased Mother

Dannel Picaccio Camille Perez Lozano

Robert Downey Jr. has once again wowed the world with his latest accomplishment, care of the People's Choice Awards. The decorated actor won in a category where he was pitted against some of the toughest celebrity competitors to date.

According to Comic Book, Robert Downey Jr. went against the likes of fellow Marvel actors Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Ryan Reynolds, as well as DC hero Will Smith for the Favorite Action Movie Actor category. In the end, the award was handed to the veteran actor who made an amusing remark along with his speech.

As per CBS Local, the actor went on to call the "black and gold" team, the Steelers, upon receiving his much-deserved award. Robert Downey Jr. exclaimed "Go Steelers" as his speech went on, implying how his mother's home state was actually Pennsylvania. His mother, Elsie Ann Downey, passed away last 2014, but on a lighter note, the man seated right next to the actor wore a complete uniform of the Steelers.

Robert Downey Jr. is known for his many performances on-screen alongside many actors and actresses who amplified his career. One his more admirable past works include his interpretation of the classic comedian Charlie Chaplin in "Chaplin," but is most known as Tony Stark in "Iron Man." The actor has appeared in almost every Marvel movie since, with over three standalone films in the aforementioned franchise.

It has remained a question to many as to whether the actor will be pushing forward to a fourth "Iron Man" movie. Downey Jr. also made a name as Sherlock Holmes in the titular franchise, now confirmed on running for a third installment. He is currently working on "Avengers: Infinity War," and will be seen next in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" alongside new Peter Parker, Tom Holland.

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