Why Kate Winslet Called Robert Downey Jr.’s British Accent ‘The Worst’ During The Holiday Audition – The Hilarious Story Behind It
Robert Downey Jr. Audition Drama (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Robert Downey Jr. almost got a spot in the Nancy Meyers holiday classic The Holiday, but things didn’t exactly go his way. The Marvel legend spilled the beans on The Howard Stern Show, revealing that he auditioned to play the British single dad opposite Cameron Diaz. Yeah, Jude Law eventually took that role, but Rdj came so close—and let’s say his British accent didn’t help his case.
Downey, alongside Jimmy Fallon, explained that they were brought in as “seat-fillers,” filling in while The Holiday crew figured out who they wanted. They thought it was all going down for them, but then the inevitable happened: “Jude Law’s getting my part,” Downey said, adding that Jack Black had already snagged Fallon’s. They were just there to read with the stars.
But then, here comes Kate Winslet, who roasted Rdj’s accent.
Robert Downey Jr. almost got a spot in the Nancy Meyers holiday classic The Holiday, but things didn’t exactly go his way. The Marvel legend spilled the beans on The Howard Stern Show, revealing that he auditioned to play the British single dad opposite Cameron Diaz. Yeah, Jude Law eventually took that role, but Rdj came so close—and let’s say his British accent didn’t help his case.
Downey, alongside Jimmy Fallon, explained that they were brought in as “seat-fillers,” filling in while The Holiday crew figured out who they wanted. They thought it was all going down for them, but then the inevitable happened: “Jude Law’s getting my part,” Downey said, adding that Jack Black had already snagged Fallon’s. They were just there to read with the stars.
But then, here comes Kate Winslet, who roasted Rdj’s accent.
- 1/24/2025
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
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