Robert Downey Jr. earns the Favorite Movie Actor prize at the Kids’ Choice Awards… and gets SLIMED

He’s known to moviegoing audiences around the world as Iron Man.

But on Saturday, Robert Downey Jr. was recognized for his performance in last year’s Dolittle at the Kids’ Choice Awards, as part of the virtual awards ceremony.

The actor, 55, earned the Favorite Movie Actor award at the Nickelodeon-sponsored event, and ended up getting slimed in the process.

‘Thanks to Nickelodeon, Universal, my boss wife Susan Downey and all the kids that saw Doolittle and voted,’ RDJ said during his acceptance speech. 

‘Frankly, I’m amazed how you young folks have handled the last bunch of months with such courage and flexibility. I think you have beautiful days ahead and I am proud, honestly proud to entertain you,’ he continued. 

Moments later, Robert thanked designer Giorgio Armani for lending him the suit he was wearing… which promptly became covered in green slime.

On his social media, Downey Jr. posted a snap from the event, post-sliming, along with clips as well as a shot of his access badge. 

‘And you thought only the Hulk could turn green!’ he wrote in the caption.

‘Truly, what an honor to win @KidsChoiceAwards “Favorite Movie Actor”…but NONE of this is truly possible without any of YOU. Thank you from the bottom of my green slimed heart!’ 

The award was presented to Robert by Tiffany Haddish, and he beat out fellow nominees Jim Carrey, Chris Pine, Adam Sandler, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Will Ferrell. 

Among the stars who attended the socially-distanced 34th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards red carpet on Saturday night were Hailey Bieber and Gal Gadot. 

Kenan Thompson acted as host for the show, which saw performances from the likes of musical artist Justin Bieber.