Robert Downey Jr. is not apologizing for his controversial position in “Tropic Thunder” … and he is utilizing one other polarizing present from again within the day to make a nuanced level.

The actor — who simply gained a Golden Globe for his half in “Oppenheimer” final weekend — not too long ago went on the “Actually! with Rob Lowe” podcast to defend the work he did within the ’08 movie, by which he performs a technique actor taking part in a Black man … in full blackface.

RDJ says individuals ought to look past the floor of his efficiency — the place he was taking part in a caricature of an individual — and take into account the bigger message the movie was making an attempt to convey about his character … specifically, highlighting tropes that had been perpetuated for years.

Curiously sufficient, he says the present ‘All within the Household’ is an effective instance of this — telling a fast anecdote about attending Norman Lear’s shiva … and them taking part in a disclaimer earlier than working a clip from his well-known sitcom. Hear — RDJ’s telling us all one thing right here.

The disclaimer learn, “This system you’re about to see is ‘All within the Household.’ It seeks to throw a humorous highlight on our frailties, prejudices, and considerations. By making them a supply of laughter, we hope to point out — in a mature trend — simply how absurd they’re.”

Downey says there was once an understanding between creators and audiences about one of these stuff, and it did not must be dealt with with child gloves the best way it does these days.

Robert’s largest problem is that he says the trendy world is experiencing a “clickbait habit to grievance” … mainly saying it is really easy to get mad at jokes and movie decisions with out trying on the better context, or the bigger-picture message. Sadly, occasions have modified.

Backside line right here … he stands by starring in ‘Tropic Thunder’ — even all these years later.