Overview
- Presenting the honor on Dec. 3 in Beverly Hills, Downey joked Paltrow is “impossibly intelligent, yet forever confused by the basic tenets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
- He recounted that Paltrow once asked “Who’s that?” about Tom Holland, prompting his reminder that Peter is the character’s name and that Holland is Spider-Man.
- Paltrow has previously gone viral for MCU mix-ups, including forgetting she appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming and being surprised to learn she has seven Marvel credits.
- Downey also praised her for building Goop during Iron Man, sustaining a long film career, and balancing work and family as he introduced the leadership award.
- Coverage notes Paltrow has not committed to returning as Pepper Potts, while Downey is set to rejoin the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday on Dec. 18, 2026.