Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Premieres Robert Downey Jr. Has Date Night with Wife Susan at The Sympathizer Premiere The Oscar winner plays multiple roles in this adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen's 2015 novel, while Susan Downey serves as one of the show's executive producers By Tabitha Parent Tabitha Parent Tabitha Parent is an editorial intern at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The San Francisco Bay Times and The Daily Northwestern. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 9, 2024 11:14PM EDT Close Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Photo: John Salangsang/Shutterstock Robert Downey Jr. couldn’t do it without his wife!The Iron Man star, 59, stepped out on the red carpet with his wife Susan Downey on Tuesday, April 9 to attend the premiere of his new HBO limited series, The Sympathizer. The couple shined on the carpet outside the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles as they waited for a first look at the Oppenheimer star’s latest historical drama, for which he is both executive producer and actor. Susan, 50, also serves as one of the show's executive producers. Downey wore a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello look that featured a tan suit with a dark, see-through shirt, while Susan wore a sleeveless ankle-length dress with flowery details. Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. John Salangsang/Shutterstock Robert Downey Jr. Thanks His 'Veterinarian, I Mean Wife' Susan in Oscars Speech: 'You Loved Me Back to Life' Downey Jr. is no stranger to showering love and appreciation on his wife publicly, most recently calling her out during his Oscars acceptance speech. "I'd like to thank my veterinarian — I meant wife — Susan Downey over there. She found me, a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That's why I am here. Thank you,” the actor said at the 2024 Oscars on March 10. Robert Downey Jr. accepts the Best Supporting Actor award at the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10 in Hollywood, Calif. Kevin Winter/Getty Based on author Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 2015 novel of the same name, Downey Jr.’s newest series follows a French-Vietnamese spy (Hoa Xuande) for Communist forces during the Vietnam War’s final days. Downey Jr. plays multiple roles in the show alongside Sandra Oh and Fred Nguyen. Robert Downey Jr. Shares Rare Video of Daughter Avri and Son Exton as They Shave Dad's Head: Watch In addition to playing multiple roles and executive producing The Sympathizer, the Avengers actor showed even more commitment to his craft in October 2022 by allowing his two kids with Susan to help him shave his head for the show. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey in West Hollywood, Calif. on March 10. Ben Shmikler / AB Images for Universal Pictures The couple's daughter Avri and son Exton can be seen in the video mischievously running a hair trimmer over their dad’s head. The Sympathizer will premiere on HBO on April 14.