Producer Susan Downey takes her turn at the microphone during the ceremony honoring her husband. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Actress Jennifer Aniston speaks at a ceremony honoring Robert Downey Jr.. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Jodie Foster at the awards venue at the Beverly Hills Hotel. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Jon Favreau, who directed Robert Downey Jr. in “Iron Man,” speaks at the 2011 American Cinematheque Award ceremony. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Comic actor Jack Black speaks on behalf of Robert Downey Jr. at the 2011 American Cinematheque Award ceremony. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Robert Downey Sr., a veteran Hollywood writer, director and actor, speaks at the ceremony honoring his son. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Michael Douglas onstage at the American Cinematheque Award ceremony honoring Robert Downey Jr.(Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
