On the Armchair Expert podcast , Robert Downey Jr. made the audience curious when recalling the time he was in prison in the late 1990s.

“I will try to tell you the details. I was in court and was sentenced by an angry judge to a very high sentence,” the Marvel star said about the prison sentence he received. At that time it was too long compared to the crime.

“Two weeks later, I was at a place called Delano. This is the reception center where they decide where you go,” Robert continued, “It’s arguably the most dangerous place there is.” “I’ve been there in my life. They were all there, level 1, 2, 3 or 4 criminals. You could absolutely feel the evil in the air.”

Robert Downey Jr. had to stand trial and was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999. (Photo: Reddit)

Robert Downey Jr. went on to describe his “prison” experience of being transported to another planet where “there was no way back”. Those were also the actor’s true feelings when he received a 3-year prison sentence.

Although he admitted being detained was one of the worst things that ever happened, Robert Downey Jr. said that after two weeks in prison, he had found a way to adapt to the situation.

Back in 1996, the actor was arrested and charged with drug and weapons crimes. After violating parole, the star was sentenced to 3 years in prison in 1999. However, the Marvel actor at that time only needed to serve a total of 15 months plus parole and probation. .