On October 14 Robert Downey Jr. was honored by the American Cinematheque Awards, but it is what the Iron Man star had to say about Mel Gibson that is drawing headlines. According to The Wrap, he told the audience.
“I urge you to forgive my friend his trespasses,” Downey said to loud applause. "Allow him to pursue this art without shame."
Downey, whose Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows premieres December 16, explained Gibson came to his aid after his own headline grabbing problems.
“He kept a roof over my head and put food on my table,” Downey remembered.
He said that all Gibson asked in return was that Downey do the same for another person who was struggling.
“It is reasonable to assume he didn’t know the next guy would be him,” Downey joked.
What do you think, should Hollywood forgive the Lethal Weapon star? Should fans forgive Gibson or have you already?
