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Marvel-Star Robert Downey Jr. - Approximately half of the fallen army Hammer

Actor Armie Hammer ("Call Me by Your Name", 37) seemed on track to reach the pinnacle of Hollywood a few years ago. But then serious allegations of misconduct against the American were made public. He lost several roles or withdrew from them himself, and checked into a rehab clinic for six months in 2021. However, rumors that "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr. (59) had paid for Hammer's rehab were refuted by Hammer in a new interview with British journalist Piers Morgan ("Piers Morgan Uncensored") on July 19, 2022.

Armie Hammer: "This guy will find you and help you"

Vanity Fair reported in 2022 that Downey Jr. had funded Hammer's rehab. In a new interview with Piers Morgan, Hammer (37) contradicted this rumor. "No, he didn't. He didn't pay for me to go to rehab", Hammer said when Morgan brought up the story.

However, Hammer, who was cancelled in Hollywood due to the aforementioned misconduct allegations, revealed that Downey Jr. had been instrumental in helping him. "Anyone in Hollywood who's dealing with any kind of addiction problem - be it alcohol, things like gambling or drugs - and decides to get sober, this guy will find you and help you. It's amazing", Hammer said candidly.

Robert Downey Jr.'s past addiction struggles

Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. has his own history of serious addiction issues. In 1996, the police in Los Angeles stopped him for driving under the influence. Heroin and cocaine, as well as an unlicensed pistol, were found in his car. After missing a court-ordered drug test the following year, he spent four months in prison. In 1999, he was sentenced to three years in prison for similar offenses but served only 15 months, and was soon caught again with cocaine and Valium.

The star managed to get back on track, regaining prominence with films like "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" from 2005 and David Fincher's ("61") serial killer thriller "Zodiac - The Grave Digger" before Jon Favreau ("57") gave him the role of a lifetime as Tony Stark in "Iron Man".

When asked by Morgan what the best advice Downey Jr. had given him, Downey replied: "Sit down, shut up, everything will be alright."

1. Despite facing serious allegations of misuse, acting sensation Armie Hammer mentioned in a recent interview with Piers Morgan that Robert Downey Jr., his Marvel-Star counterpart, had been instrumental in helping him overcome his struggles.
2. Rumors circulated in Vanity Fair in 2022 suggesting that Robert Downey Jr., famously known for his role as Iron Man, had funded Hammer's rehabilitation.
3. Contradicting this rumor, Hammer clarified in his interview with Piers Morgan that Downey Jr. did not financially support his rehab.
4. In the same interview, Hammer acknowledged Downey Jr.'s kindness and support, stating that any Hollywood actor dealing with addiction issues could rely on him for help.
5. Robert Downey Jr., an acclaimed actor in Hollywood, has a long history of battling addiction himself, including multiple convictions for drug-related offenses.
6. Despite his past struggles, Downey Jr. managed to resurrect his career, earning a prominent role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Iron Man, which transformed his career once again.

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