Downey, who had previously received Oscar nominations for his starring role in Chaplin and supporting role in Tropic Thunder, attributed his “terrible childhood” and later the Academy for the win. “I needed this job more than it needed me,” Downey said in March 2024. “I stand here before you a better man because of it.”

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and Da'Vine Joy Randolph have been announced as the first group of presenters for the 2025 Oscars, as per The Hollywood Reporter. All four presenters announced went home with an Academy Award at the previous year's ceremony.

- Oscar winners, from left, Robert Downey Jr., supporting actor for "Oppenheimer," Da'Vine Joy Randolph, supporting actress for "The Holdovers," Emma Stone, lead actress for

John Shearer/WireImage via Getty Images The first batch of Oscars presenters have been revealed. Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will return to the Oscars stage