But some RDJ fans believe the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment was “blown way out of proportion.” As one X user noted, “Getting on that stage knowing you have 45 seconds to talk has to be intense … There were four other guys on that stage, and some were his close friends.”
Although the Iron Man actor’s run-in with Quan was brief during the Oscars telecast, the two were actually in great spirits backstage.
In fact, Downey Jr. was photographed shaking hands with the Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom alum, before the two hopped into a group selfie with Quan’s fellow co-presenters. And after posing for photos in the press room, Downey Jr. was seen giving Quan a friendly hug.