Robert Downey Jr. and longtime Marvel co-star Paul Bettany turned heads at the Lincoln Center Theater’s annual spring gala on May 18 when they shared a kiss on the red carpet.
The affectionate moment briefly interrupted arrivals at Alice Tully Hall as cameras flashed, sparking a wave of fan reactions online.
“They have been through all this since 2008! one fan wrote, while another joked: “Get a room guys.”
The gala honored Downey Jr., fresh off his Oscar win, alongside Emmy-winning producer Susan Downey.
Other guests included Bettany, Daniel Radcliffe, Tessa Thompson, Mark Strong.
The evening included a performance of Man of La Mancha directed by Bartlett Sher, with guests including Daniel Radcliffe, Tessa Thompson and Mark Strong.
Downey Jr. cut a refined figure in a charcoal suit with oxblood-colored platform shoes and red-tinted sunglasses, joined by his wife Susan for their first public appearance together in weeks.
Bettany opted for understated chic with a low-key olive blazer and fitted beige pants.
Downey Jr. and Bettany’s on-screen partnership spans more than a decade in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the kiss reflects the enduring bond between the two actors.
