“Both were just 18 years old and immediately felt a connection.
In the early weeks of dating, the young couple decided to keep their relationship a secret.
According to Parker, “we were almost embarrassed for anyone to know.”
After filming ended, the pair eventually shared an LA home.
“We miss each other.
But we realize that our first priority has to be our careers.
Otherwise, we wouldn’t be any good for each other,” Downey Jr. explained to People.
The young couple was even known for throwing water balloons at their unsuspecting next-door neighbors, according to People.
In 1991, the relationship came to a close.
“She tried to help me.
She was so miffed when I didn’t get my act together.”
After his breakup with Parker, the actor faced years of legal trouble.
He ultimately served a year in a California treatment facility,American Addiction Centersnoted.
Eventually, she built up the courage to leave the relationship.
Ultimately, both stars were able to move past their ill-fated romance, finding happiness with their current spouses.
As she toldOprahin 2004, “I have a fantastic husband.
Together the pair hasthree children.
In 2005, Robert Downey Jr. married his second wife, Susan.
“Before I met Mrs. Downey, I just didn’t give a god-.
What changed is that I cared,” he explained to People in 2008.
