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Robert Downey Jr. calls out Elon Musk telling him to ‘control his behavior’
2024/10/24

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Robert Downey Jr. Calls Out Elon Musk, Urging Him to 'Control His Behavior'

A Surprising Call for Change from Iron Man’s Star
Robert Downey Jr., the beloved star of the franchise, has recently made headlines for addressing tech mogul Elon Musk’s public behavior. While Musk’s influence on Downey Jr.'s character, Tony Stark, has been acknowledged in the past, the actor now seems to be urging Musk to pull back from some of his more controversial actions.

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In a recent interview on the podcast, Downey Jr. revealed that although he’s only met Musk a few times, he has strong opinions about the billionaire’s conduct.

The Connection Between Tony Stark and Elon Musk: Inspiration or Cosplay?
Elon Musk has long been compared to Tony Stark, the tech genius and superhero that Downey Jr. portrays in Marvel’s series. In fact, it was revealed by

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director Jon Favreau that Musk had a direct influence on shaping Stark's character. In 2016, Favreau shared how he and Downey Jr. spent time with Musk to get an authentic feel for what it would be like to embody someone with Stark's innovation and bravado. Favreau even filmed parts of at Musk's SpaceX facility, signaling Musk’s close connection with the Marvel world at the time.

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However, in the podcast, Swisher provocatively suggested that Musk has been "cosplaying" Tony Stark, seemingly adopting a superhero-like persona in his real-life endeavors, from launching rockets to engaging in Twitter battles. This comparison adds an intriguing layer to the dynamic between the two men, as Musk’s larger-than-life presence often mirrors Stark's fictional exploits.

Downey Jr.'s Concerns About Musk's Public Behavior

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Despite acknowledging Musk’s significant contributions to technology and space exploration, Downey Jr. expressed concerns about the tech mogul’s behavior. He stated, “I’ve only met him a few times. I just wish that he would control his behavior a little more.” This statement, while diplomatically phrased, hints at the actor’s discomfort with Musk's recent actions, which have included polarizing political endorsements, like his support for Donald Trump, and increasingly provocative social media posts.

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Downey Jr. didn't stop there. He went on to question Musk’s grand ambitions regarding space travel, particularly his plan to send humans to Mars. The actor remarked, “This idea of ‘It’s all okay because we’ve gotta get to Mars’ doesn’t really hold water with me.” His comment suggests that while he respects Musk’s achievements, he believes there needs to be more responsibility in how Musk conducts himself in public.

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Acknowledging Musk’s Achievements Despite Criticism
Although Downey Jr. called for Musk to exercise more control, he didn't dismiss the accomplishments the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has achieved. The actor made it clear that Musk’s contributions are significant, saying, “You have to look at all that [Musk has] done that demonstrates why he’s valuable.

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” However, he also touched on a broader issue—how modern society tends to blur the lines between an individual’s accomplishments and their public persona, especially in today’s divisive information age.

Downey Jr. observed, “Separating the individual from their behavior is a tough thing to do.” He suggested that the media and social discourse have, in many ways, been “hijacked” to create division rather than promote meaningful dialogue.

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The Complex Web of Influence Behind Tony Stark
Interestingly, Elon Musk wasn’t the only real-life figure to inspire Tony Stark’s character. In an interview with in 2022, screenwriter Mark Fergus shared that Stark’s personality was a blend of several influential figures, including Steve Jobs and Donald Trump. These dynamic, high-profile figures were known for their bold decision-making and larger-than-life personas, much like Stark himself.

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Downey Jr.'s portrayal of the character, therefore, represents a melting pot of some of the most audacious leaders of the modern era.

An Appeal to Musk: The Future of His Public Persona
As the interview concluded, it became clear that Downey Jr.’s comments about Musk weren’t rooted in personal animosity but rather a plea for greater responsibility from one of the world’s most visible figures.

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In a time when Musk’s ventures, from his Twitter acquisitions to his political endorsements, have taken on even greater visibility, Downey Jr.’s call to “control his behavior” resonates as both timely and necessary. Whether Musk will heed the advice from the man who once channeled him for the role of Tony Stark remains to be seen.

What do you think about Robert Downey Jr.’s comments? Should Elon Musk tone down his behavior, or is he simply a misunderstood genius? Let us know your thoughts!

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