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Marvel Cinematic Universe’sAvengers: Infinity Waris right up there with some of the best superhero films made to this date. Everything from thrilling action sequences to a mind-blowing team-up to the emotions that came along the ride helped the film make over $2 billion at the box office. Therefore it’s obvious that Robert Downey Jr. and the rest of the Avengers would want to commemorate the film.
However, this little plan to honorAvengers: Infinity Warmight have caused Robert Downey Jr. to be upset with his MCU co-star, Mark Ruffalo. Tony Stark and Bruce Banner are part of one of the most adorable bromances in the superhero world. The duo even shares a strong bond off-screen. So what did Mark Ruffalo do that made Robert Downey Jr. hold a grudge against him?
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Is Robert Downey Jr. Upset With Mark Ruffalo?
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It was the premiere ofAvengers: Infinity Warand the main Avengers decided they had to do something special to honor the day.Black WidowactressScarlett Johanssoncame up with the idea of getting a matching Avengers tattoo with the rest of the main Avengers. While everyone fromChris EvanstoChris Hemsworthagreed to do so,Mark Ruffalodecided to opt out of the plan.
Robert Downey Jr.recalled this moment during an interview with WIRED when asked about how many tattoos he has. Downey replied,
“I have six. That’s the sixth one and that was the Avengers cast tattoo that happened the evening of the premiere for Infinity War. Scarlett got it first, then Chris Evans got it, then I got it, then Jeremy Renner got it, then Chris Hemsworth got it, even though he was a little tentative about it and seemed to overreact to the pain. And then Mark Ruffalo said, ‘I’m not getting that tattoo. I don’t wana be part of your Hollywood inside game,’ to which I applauded him. F*ck you, Mark!”
Clearly, Downey has not forgotten this betrayal from Ruffalo as the memory still seems to be fresh in his mind. Ruffalo on the other hand, went on to feel a bit left out later.
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Does Mark Ruffalo Regret Not Getting Tatted Up?
What made Ruffalo walk away from the above-mentioned team-building exercise? Well, the answer is quite simple – he was afraid of needles! Yes, no matter how funny it sounds that the actor playing the toughest, baddest superhero of all time would be afraid of needles, it is the honest truth.
During his appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,Ruffalo stated,
“I didn’t get a tattoo. I opted out of the tattoo. It’s not over yet. There’s still another movie! First of all, I’m afraid of needles. So, there’s that. But, also, I’ve kind of got a punk rock soul. And I felt like, [deepens his voice], ‘Dude, everyone has tattoos. I’m going to be punk rock and not get the tattoo! That’s radical, right? That is so rebellious!”
Ruffalo then revealed that he is building the courage to get the tattoo as he feels left out. He stated,“Honestly, I feel left out and I’m working up the courage to get needled.”However, theDark Watersactor andJimmy Fallonsoon came to the conclusion that he does not need a tattoo to prove anything and that he will always be a part of theAvengersfamily. Couldn’t have said it better!
You can streamAvengers: Infinity Waron Disney+.
Source:WIRED
Mishkaat Khan
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
