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News · 2 August 2026

Robert Downey Jr lands massive £75 million deal for two new films

Robert Downey Jr lands massive £75 million deal for two new films

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Upcoming cinematic ventures are set to earn Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr a massive $100 million. The blockbuster earnings position the Oscar winner among the highest-paid film stars in history. He has remained sober since 2003 after marrying film producer Susan Levin, who co-founded their production company.

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