Though Indio generally stays out of the spotlight, he stepped forward this weekend to honor his father publicly. On April 4, Robert Downey Jr. celebrated his 60th birthday, and while tributes poured in from fans across the world, one of the most heartfelt came from his son, Indio.
Indio took to Instagram to post two special photos in honor of his dad’s big day, which included a recent snap of them together on a red carpet in 2022 and an adorable throwback of him as a young boy planting a kiss on his father’s cheek.
Fans react to Robert Downey Jr.’s son’s tribute to him
Indio’s post quickly drew a flood of love and admiration in the comments. Supporters joined in to celebrate the actor’s legacy while admiring the touching father-son moment. One fan wrote, “Happy Birthday to your dad RDJ. Realise that you have the best dad in the whole universe. Happy Birthday to the Big Icon Legend, the big 60th !!!!!!!!!!”
Another added that the pictures are nice and age is just a number. “…tell your dad to never change. Happy birthday to him,” they quipped. Even Indio’s mom and Robert’s former partner, Deborah Falconer, also added a heartfelt message, while many other fans gushed about how much of an inspiration he has been.
Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Indio, and his father share a close bond
The tribute didn’t come as a surprise to fans who’ve followed Robert and Indio’s journey over the years. Over the years, Indio has become a successful singer and songwriter and has always talked about how his father’s art has helped shape his path. In a past interview, Indio shared that growing up in his family deeply influenced his decision to pursue music.
Indio credits his dad with being a major source of encouragement throughout his life. He grew up listening to Robert’s recordings and also received his full support to chase his dreams. Their close bond has been evident throughout the years, from showing up together at events to their shared moments behind the scenes.