Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey don’t hit red carpets often, and maybe that’s why it always lands when they do. Their appearance at the 2025 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday wasn’t loud or engineered for headlines — it was simply a rare date night for a couple who’ve been doing this quietly, steadily, and on their own terms for more than two decades.

They kept things simple and in sync. Robert wore a black suit with satin lapels over a dark charcoal shirt, leaving the tie at home. Susan matched the tone with a black long-sleeve gown covered in light-catching, vertical beading. The shine of her dress played neatly against the clean lines of his look, making the whole thing feel coordinated without trying too hard.

That ease is part of why people love them. For those who a

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