It looks like Robert Downey Jr's trash is worth more than many people's entire life's savings. A mere piece of gum, chewed up and spat out by the man himself, is up for sale at eBay, starting from — and here is where we suggest you sit down — $55,000. Welcome to the bizarre world of celebrity fandom. It's no secret that Downey Jr has a huge fan base, courtesy mainly of his immense success as Tony Stark or Iron Man in Marvel movies. But the fact that even his discarded chewing gum is considered a priceless commodity is truly mind-boggling. It's almost like people are willing to pay top dollar just to own a piece of him, no matter how insignificant or bizarre that piece may be.

The gum in question was placed by Downey Jr onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Iron Man&nbsp;director Jon Favreau as something of a joke.&nbsp;

ABC reported that the person selling the thing will ship it in a plastic container.&nbsp;

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It depends on how big a fan you are of the actor, but it must be said that Downey Jr has more than earned his immense fame and celebrity. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing for him. He has had his fair share of run-ins with the law and struggles with addiction, which led to some serious setbacks in his career.&nbsp;

He had a very tumultuous career in Hollywood leading up to his role in MCU. He had been a rising star in the 80s and 90s, with critically acclaimed performances in films such as Chaplin and Natural Born Killers, but he was also battling addiction and legal troubles. His drug use and frequent arrests had put a damper on his career, and by the early 2000s, he was practically unemployable.

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But then in 2008, Marvel Studios took a chance on Downey for the role of Tony Stark in Iron Man. The character of Tony Stark was a perfect fit for Downey, as both he and Stark were known for their wit, intelligence, and irreverence. Downey's performance was a huge success, and the film went on to become a box office smash hit, grossing over $585 million worldwide.

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The success of Iron Man not only revived Downey's career but also helped to change the perception of him in Hollywood. When he quit MCU in Avengers: Endgame, he was one of the biggest film stars on the planet.

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It looks like Robert Downey Jr's trash is worth more than many people's entire life's savings. A mere piece of gum, chewed up and spat out by the man himself, is up for sale at eBay, starting from — and here is where we suggest you sit down — $55,000.

It looks like Robert Downey Jr's trash is worth more than many people's entire life's savings. A mere piece of gum, chewed up and spat out by the man himself, is up for sale at eBay, starting from — and here is where we suggest you sit down — $55,000. Welcome to the bizarre world of celebrity fandom. It's no secret that Downey Jr has a huge fan base, courtesy mainly of his immense success as Tony Stark or Iron Man in Marvel movies. But the fact that even his discarded chewing gum is considered a priceless commodity is truly mind-boggling. It's almost like people are willing to pay top dollar just to own a piece of him, no matter how insignificant or bizarre that piece may be. The gum in question was placed by Downey Jr onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Iron Man director Jon Favreau as something of a joke. ABC reported that the person selling the thing will ship it in a plastic container. Robert Downey Jr, the icon It depends on how big a fan you are of the actor, but it must be said that Downey Jr has more than earned his immense fame and celebrity. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing for him. He has had his fair share of run-ins with the law and struggles with addiction, which led to some serious setbacks in his career. He had a very tumultuous career in Hollywood leading up to his role in MCU. He had been a rising star in the 80s and 90s, with critically acclaimed performances in films such as Chaplin and Natural Born Killers, but he was also battling addiction and legal troubles. His drug use and frequent arrests had put a damper on his career, and by the early 2000s, he was practically unemployable. Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies But then in 2008, Marvel Studios took a chance on Downey for the role of Tony Stark in Iron Man. The character of Tony Stark was a perfect fit for Downey, as both he and Stark were known for their wit, intelligence, and irreverence. Downey's performance was a huge success, and the film went on to become a box office smash hit, grossing over $585 million worldwide. The success of Iron Man not only revived Downey's career but also helped to change the perception of him in Hollywood. When he quit MCU in Avengers: Endgame, he was one of the biggest film stars on the planet. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Want to buy Robert Downey Jr's discarded chewing gum? Get ready to shell out $55,000!

Filmmaker brothers Anthony and Joe Russo have revealed how actor Robert Downey Jr had reacted when he first heard about his character's fate in 'Avengers: Endgame'.

In the latest book 'The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe' by authors Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, Joe and Anthony have reportedly revealed Downey Jr's reaction upon learning about the details of his death in 'Endgame'.

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"When we started winding down the pitch, and getting to his death, Robert started crying. And when we were done, he said, 'That's f***ing awesome.' That's when we knew that we had to do it. Because he felt it," Joe said, as per reports.&nbsp;

"In a way, it's almost like a death in the family. When you're saying to someone, 'All these people you've loved and have hung out with for 10 years? That's all gonna go away because we want to tell a story a certain way'," Joe added.

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Anthony further added that getting Downey Jr's approval on Tony Stark's end was of paramount importance to them. "What we wanted to do is communicate the entire pitch to Robert, to sort of take his temperature on it, because he had so much creative ownership over the character. We were like, 'If Robert gets this, if Robert feels this, then we know we're in a good place'."

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Filmmaker brothers Anthony and Joe Russo have revealed how actor Robert Downey Jr had reacted when he first heard about his character's fate in 'Avengers: Endgame'.

Filmmaker brothers Anthony and Joe Russo have revealed how actor Robert Downey Jr had reacted when he first heard about his character's fate in 'Avengers: Endgame'. In the latest book 'The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe' by authors Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, Joe and Anthony have reportedly revealed Downey Jr's reaction upon learning about the details of his death in 'Endgame'. Also read: Dhindora review: One Bhuvan Bam, 10 versions of him... all hilarious! "When we started winding down the pitch, and getting to his death, Robert started crying. And when we were done, he said, 'That's f***ing awesome.' That's when we knew that we had to do it. Because he felt it," Joe said, as per reports. "In a way, it's almost like a death in the family. When you're saying to someone, 'All these people you've loved and have hung out with for 10 years? That's all gonna go away because we want to tell a story a certain way'," Joe added. Also read: WION exclusive: Kubbra Sait: We are in a rush for representation Anthony further added that getting Downey Jr's approval on Tony Stark's end was of paramount importance to them. "What we wanted to do is communicate the entire pitch to Robert, to sort of take his temperature on it, because he had so much creative ownership over the character. We were like, 'If Robert gets this, if Robert feels this, then we know we're in a good place'." Also read: WION exclusive: 'Koozhangal' maker: Big of Vicky Kaushal to congratulate us

Robert Downey Jr cried when he heard the 'Avengers: Endgame' pitch: Russo Brothers

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Robert Downey Jr cried when he heard the 'Avengers: Endgame' pitch: Russo Brothers