"Iron Man" Becomes Karate Kid

Former drug addict-turned-"Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr. is riding a new high these days -- and has the kicks to prove it.

The 43-year-old box office superhero (left) channeled his inner Ralph Macchio while practicing martial arts with an instructor in his L.A. driveway on Wednesday.

Is Mr. Miyagi in the Avenger Initiative, too?!



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16. Stay Strong Bro and off the yam yam... It is better this way......

Posted at 2:41PM on May 8th 2008 by jimbo

17. I don't know why, but he has always floated my boat!

Posted at 3:06PM on May 8th 2008 by kashmir

18. How come Robert hasn't come out yet? Have you seen him in interviews - arching is back - way back, sticking his chest out and talking very feminine with feminine hand gestures etc.. Just curious.. when you are gay, why is it that people do that? that isn't a learned trait and it's something one would do by watching another.. hence why one isn't born with gayness.. it's something you learn after you grow up... YES, it's obviously true - live it, learn it! He is gay, has watched other gay men, has read gay books and copies them.. how annoying. Sure, Jay Lenos Lenos gay former intern with the high pitch voice is something he was born with... GIVE ME A BREAK.. quit being gay, trying to be gay - if you are gay, act the same, talk the same, use your same manneurisms.. don't worry gay people, we all know your gay - you don't have to go over the top to exploit your personal weakness and shame

Posted at 3:16PM on May 8th 2008 by dug

19. driveway = publicity

Posted at 3:31PM on May 8th 2008 by brazen weep

20. He's a great guy and actor. I've never heard of him being gay or bi? and i never heard of him having aids you cannot prove that through a freaking photo. So stop the bs. Stop hating on the man he's turned his life around you should admire it not bring him down for it!

Posted at 3:36PM on May 8th 2008 by Jarvis Rhodes

21. That's not him. Better look closer

Posted at 5:44PM on May 8th 2008 by ranchboss

22. He is AWESOME! I've always been a fan and I'm so glad to see him back on top. We saw Iron Man last Friday and I thought it was great!

Posted at 4:18PM on May 8th 2008 by JReynolds

23. People...what do you expect he's not 18 anymore. He has aged well and kudos on being thrifty having a used car.

Posted at 4:27PM on May 8th 2008 by crazyisascrazydoes

24. I am extremely glad to see RDJ staying on the path of sobriety and getting his life back. It should be an inspiration for the Britneys and Lindseys of the world.

He's looking great, and Iron man was a really good movie.

Posted at 12:54AM on May 9th 2008 by Mayu

25. RD Jr. is the finest actor in Hollywood. IMHO. He has a charisma that is absolutely unmatched! Handsome, charming, heart-wrenching, brilliant. We ALL have our ups and downs in life - give the past a REST! Some of the most brilliant minds in history have battled substance abuse problems....you can't deny that! In the end, some burn out, some burn brighter.

Thankfully, RD Jr. is on the upswing! One of the few left in Hollyweird that I actually consider a FINE ACTOR WHO KNOWS HIS CRAFT...that is very rare in 2008.

For those of you talking smack who have most likely never even seen a RD Jr. film, I recommend:

Weird Science
Chances Are
Only You
any of his SNL appearances
Back To School
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A Scanner Darkly

to start with...

Posted at 5:38PM on May 8th 2008 by hh

26. Yes that is Robert Downey Jr...it's called "what happens when you get clean" he is so beautiful...just love him & the car probably belongs to the trainer...

Posted at 7:18PM on May 8th 2008 by MrsDowneyJr.

27. It is Robert Downey Jr...him & his wife Susan live near me in Los Angeles...he says all the time that his closest friends accuse him of being gay all the time because he is so in touch with his feminine side...he laughs about it....he is the FARTHEST thing from gay...he & his wifey are a beautiful couple...

Posted at 7:52PM on May 8th 2008 by TammyR

28. I think he looks amazing --- and I'm so glad to see that he's turned his life around!

Posted at 1:06AM on May 9th 2008 by AJ

29. Maybe he is just effeminate and not gay. There is a difference.

Posted at 10:02PM on May 9th 2008 by Quinn

30. i love robert downey jr!!

Posted at 6:55AM on May 9th 2008 by younglove

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