Robert Downey Jr 'nervous' to welcome first daughter

The actor is expecting his second child with wife Susan and they've confirmed it's a girl.
Robert and his wife Susan are expecting their second child - a daughter (Picture: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Mollie Goodfellow29 July 2014
The Weekender

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Robert Downey Jr has revealed his nervous about welcoming his first daughter to the world.

The Iron Man star, who already has two sons’; 20-year-old Indio and 2-year-old Exton, has confirmed that his wife Susan is expecting their second child together.

The couple have confirmed that they’re expecting a girl, and Robert has said that he’s been asking his friends for advice regarding his first daughter.

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RDJ told E! News at the San Diego Comic Con over the weekend: "I've never had a daughter before, so I don't know what really prepares a dad. I'm asking around. But I did my part and now I'm just going to show up and do what I'm told."

The Avenger’s star has recently been having trouble with his eldest son from his first marriage, Indio.

Indio has checked into rehab for drug addiction after he was recently arrested when found in possession of cocaine.

Robert, who has struggled with his own addictions, is said to be ‘very proud’ of his son seeking help, and is supporting him through rehab.

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