Robert Downey Jr.'s 3 Kids: All About Indio, Exton and Avri

It is clear that Robert Downey Jr. she loves her children very much.

The The Avengers the actor is the father of three children: Robert had a son Indio Falconer Downey with his then wife Deborah Falconer in 1993, and he has two children with his wife Susan Downey, son Exton Elias Downey and daughter Avri Roel Downey.

Exton was born in 2012, and Avri in 2014, less than a year before Robert turned 50. During an interview for Extra In 2014, the actor was asked if he was enjoying fatherhood more now that he was “a little older.”

“I mean, it’s always great to be a dad, no matter where you are or what else is going on,” Robert replied. “But it’s nice to really be able to show up because life is such that I’m either working or I’m with him. You know, I’m not 20-something and I’m trying to like to party or hang out with my friends.”

Timeline of Robert Downey Jr.’s relationship. and Susan Downey

The Golden Globe winner doesn’t often share photos of his kids, but in 2022, Robert posted a funny video of Exton and Avri helping him prepare for a role in Sympathizer by shaving the head. “Things we do for our jobs … and our kids. #Sympathizer ready,” Robert wrote in the caption.

In 2023, Robert’s children followed in their father’s footsteps by acting in his series Downey’s Dream Cars, which the actor told PEOPLE was “awesome.” All three appeared in the series, and Indio also wrote an episode.

“[My wife Susan Downey] he raised him not to be a ham,” Robert said of Exton. “He doesn’t, like, put together his audition tapes or anything. He’s just a natural extrovert when he wants to be.” The producer added that Avri brought her strengths to the set. He said his daughter is “a little different, even though she’s off the charts on the show as well.”

When Robert won his first Oscar in March 2024 for his performance in Oppenheimerhe made sure to shout out his love and admiration for his three children.

Here’s everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr.’s kids.

Indio Falconer Downey, 31

Indio Downey.

Indio Downey Instagram

Robert had his first child, son India, with his then-wife Deborah on September 7, 1993. After eight years of separation, the couple officially ended their marriage in 2004.

Although Indio mostly grew up out of the limelight, he has made several appearances with his father over the years. Indio played the younger version of Robert’s character Harry Lockhart in 2005 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

Robert and Indio walked the red carpet at the film’s premiere in Los Angeles Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Shaggy dog, Zodiac and a Netflix documentary Sr., which paid tribute to the life of Indio’s grandfather, Robert Downey Sr.

All about Robert Downey Jr.’s late father, Robert Downey Sr.

In addition to his work in Hollywood, Robert’s eldest has a band called Indio Ink, formerly known as The Dose. In 2022, Robert shared on Instagram that he was “literally appalled” when he witnessed Indio’s “up close musicianship” during a shoot he stopped by.

Robert Downey Jr. and his son Indio during the Walt Disney Pictures “The Shaggy Dog” Los Angeles Premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California, United States. E. Charbonneau/WireImage

In a touching Instagram tribute to celebrate India’s 30th birthday in 2023, the proud dad wrote that his son was a “magical person” and a “legend to his brothers and sisters”.

“Since day one, a joyful, deep thinker, empath, and artist. The absolute least materialistic man I know, and positively one of the most dedicated singer/songwriters/musicians in LA!!!!” Robert wrote alongside a montage of photos and videos of his son over the years. “Indio Falconer Downey, I salute your soul, spirit and wisdom.”

In January 2024, Robert promoted one of Indio’s tracks by linking to the new release in his Instagram bio and writing, “My famous firstborn continues to impress. Highly recommended!!!” on the publication of the cover image of the song.

Exton Elias Downey, 12

Exton, son of Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr. Instagram

Robert and Susan welcomed their first child together, Exton Elias, on February 7, 2012 in LA

The Age of Ultron star showed off a photo of her then-3-month-old son during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Lenowhere he also explained the name of his newborn. After admiring the photo and saying, “He’s so damn cute, isn’t he?” the actor added: “My wife’s great-uncle Joe was a bit eccentric – when he was in the fourth grade, he realized he didn’t have a middle name, so he changed his name to J. Exton.”

Early on, Robert’s younger son was involved in his father’s career, appearing in a 2022 Netflix documentary. Sr. “Exton said, ‘Yeah, you can film me or not, I just want to go see grandpa. I think I have to do it,'” Robert recalled in an interview with Esquire. “It was organic. I wasn’t there when he was talking to the camera.”

The Iron Man the star continued, reflecting on his own childhood in Hollywood, “It was an amazing moment of a much healthier, more sustainable version of what I had. The big triumph of the whole project is the opportunity for the next generation to get a head start without the darkness.”

Robert Downey Jr. with son Exton Elias Downey and father Robert Downey Sr. in the movie Sr. Netflix © 2022

Robert also included Exton in another of his projects, his Max series Downey’s dream carswhich premiered in June 2023. Exton, along with his sister and older brother, made several appearances in the series and poked fun at his dad’s car skills.

“There were a few times when he … wanted to participate in something that I was doing,” Robert told PEOPLE of his younger son. “And when I was checking on him, he said, ‘Yeah, sure.’ And then he came in and completely wiped the floor with me.”

Avra Roel Downey, 10

Daughter of Robert Downey Jr. Avra. Robert Downey Jr. Instagram

Robert and Susan’s daughter, Avri Roel, was born on November 4, 2014. Sherlock Holmes the star announced the arrival of her daughter with a post on Facebook.

“After 9 months of intense development, Team Downey is pleased to announce our Fall/Winter 2014 project,” he wrote, referring to his and Susan’s production company. “Yes… Avri Roel Downey has joined the party and is accompanied by various Susan traits that have seemingly erased my ‘junk DNA’.”

Avra’s middle name, Roel, is a tribute to her grandparents. The first two letters are for Robert Sr., his wife Rosemary, and Susan’s mom Rosie. Meanwhile, “el” comes from Infinity War the star’s mother, Elsie Ford, and Susan’s father, Eliot Levin.

Robert Downey Jr.’s daughter, Avri, shaves his head. Robert Downey Jr./Instagram

In November 2021, Robert shared videos from Avra’s 7th birthday party. Along with a video of him dressed as a piñata and being hit with sticks by children, he jokingly wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “For my dearest daughter AVRI’s 7th birthday, I gave the kids what they want. Which is clearly mob violence.”

Like her big brother Exton, Avri starred in a Netflix documentary about her paternal grandfather. She also appeared alongside Exton and Indio in Downey’s dream cars in 2023

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