Robert Downey Jr’s blue-haired new look divides fans: ‘What happened to Iron Man?’


Actor Robert Downey Jr debuted his new short-cropped blue hair look in a recent video that he shared on social media.

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Downey took to Twitter to share a fun video of his son’s Malibu Little League team winning the AAA championship.

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The actor panned his camera towards the scoreboard, and then pointed it at himself, revealing his new hairdo.

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He added a selfie with wife Susan Downey in a follow-up tweet.

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“Congrats are in order for the Malibu Little League 2022 AAA champs! Big thanks to Coach Alfano, Coach Sullivan and Coach Mark.

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Dodgers brought the heat!!” he wrote.

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Downey often shows off his colourful appearances on social media.

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He has previously dressed up as the Easter bunny, a pinata, and Tigger.

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But on the big screen, he’s probably best known as Tony Stark/Iron Man.

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