Robert Downey Jr. reacts to Robert De Niro's viral Golden Globes mistake, says 'Nothing is better than losing'

At the recently concluded Golden Globes 2024, something happened that became the talking point on social media, and it has something to do with Robert De Niro and Robert Downey Jr. Both the Roberts were nominated for the Best Actor in a Supporting Role for their performances in Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon when the veteran actor nearly made a viral goof-up.

Watch the moment where Robert De Niro REACTS to Robert Downey Jr.'s win! https://t.co/b8sf8Lao3M pic.twitter.com/FSDY16es9a

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Niro thought his name was being announced when it was the other Robert. Talking about the same to TMZ, the _Oppenheimer_ star said, “ Nothing’s better than losing, my dear,” with all humor and sarcasm. Downey Jr turned a year older on Tuesday, 4 April 2023. Known for his outstanding performances in a film career that spans over five decades now, RDJ enjoys a massive fan following all over the world and is loved and adored by millions. The actor, who celebrated his 58th birthday this year, also took to Instagram and expressed his gratitude to all the people who were a part of his life in the past year. He also dropped a special video that includes clips from his birthday celebrations and from various lovely encounters that he had since his last birthday. Beginning with Christopher Nolan with whom he collaborated for ‘ _Oppenheimer_ ‘, the actor wrote, “Thanks to the Nolans we are of one accord.” Following this, he also thanked Professor Hugh Herr and the MIT Bionics Board whom he met in July last year. This was followed by a gratitude message for Chris Smith who directed a documentary titled ‘Sr’ about the actor’s father.