Robert Downey Jr. addresses Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars joke about his addiction history, expressing love and support for Kimmel.

Robert Downey Jr. has responded to Jimmy Kimmel's joke about his addiction history at the Oscars, saying, "I don't care. I love Jimmy Kimmel. I think he's a national treasure." During Kimmel's opening monologue, he referenced Downey's past struggles with substance abuse, prompting mixed reactions from viewers. Downey took the joke in stride, playfully tapping his nose in acknowledgement during the ceremony.