“When I hear people say: oh, the stars of the future are going to be influencers, I reply: I don’t know what world you live in, but I think that’s complete nonsense”

Robert Downey Jr. harshly questioned the idea that influencers will be the great stars of the future.

In an interview, the actor said that nowadays anyone can become famous by filming themselves with a phone, but warned that this does not replace talent, hard work, or real creation.

Although he acknowledged that not all influencers are the same, he was blunt in calling that view “utter nonsense” and urged young people to build something deeper than just visibility on social media.