Downey Jr: Awards don't recognise people for their talents

Robert Downey Jr thinks he will win an Oscar when he doesn’t deserve to.

Downey Jr: Awards don't recognise people for their talents

Robert Downey Jr thinks he will win an Oscar when he doesn’t deserve to.

The ‘Iron Man’ star – who lost out on a Best Actor accolade in 1992 for his role in ‘Chaplin’, despite being favourite to win – insists awards ceremonies don’t necessarily recognise people for their talents or achievements, but decide when is the right “time” to give out an honour.

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