Robert Downey Jr Sexiest Man Living

- Salon named Downey Jr. as the "Sexiest Man Living" 2008Salon: The Sexiest Man Living 2008 (November 20, 2008)
- News of this follows Hugh Jackman being named the "Sexiest Man Alive" 2008 by People MagazineOK! Magazine: Jackman Named Sexiest Man Alive (November 19, 2008)
- Salon describes Downey Jr. as being "a romantic hero in the flesh"Salon: The Sexiest Man Living 2008 (November 20, 2008)
- They also stated that Downey Jr. was a "bad boy brimming with goodness"Salon: The Sexiest Man Living 2008 (November 20, 2008)
- Downey Jr. was a contender for People's "Sexiest Man Alive" awardOK! Magazine: Jackman Named Sexiest Man Alive (November 19, 2008)

Actor Robert Downey Jr. was named the "Sexiest Man Living" 2008 by Salon Magazine. The magazine stated that the reason they chose Downey was because "he breaks our heart, onscreen and off. He wears his age and experience like a badge of honor and looks comfortable in his own gorgeous skin."Salon: The Sexiest Man Living 2008 (November 20, 2008)
Robert Downey Jr. Fast Facts
1. Full name: Robert John Downey Jr.
2. Nickname: "Bob"
3. Born: April 4, 1965
4. Birthplace: New York City, New York
5. Father, Robert Downey Sr., film director
6. Notable roles: Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man and Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder
7. Spouse: Susan Levin
8. Was married to Deborah Falconer, divorced in 2004
9. Son: Indio Falconer Downey
Drug Addiction
Downey Jr. opened up about his drug use in an interview with Parade Magazine in April 2008. Downey was said to have been addicted to drugs for much of his adult life. He has been arrested several times for drug related offenses.Time: Will Robert Downey Jr.'s Case... (February 7, 2001) Downey credits his wife, Susan Levin, with his ability to get clean. He made the following statement about his wife, "She told me, I'm not doing that [drug] dance with you. I'm drawing a line in the sand here. She was absolutely clear about it."Huffington Post: Robert Downey Jr... (April 16, 2008) Downey has reportedly been drug free since 2003.