Robert Downey Jr expecting baby girl with wife Susan

The Iron Man franchise star announced on Twitter that he and his wife Susan are expecting a baby girl this November.

12:26 10 July 2014

Robert Downey Jr and his wife Susan are expecting a baby girl this November as confirmed by the Iron Man star himself via Twitter. The couple, who had been married for nine years, are already parents to two-year-old son Exton.

He wrote on Twitter: "Yo. Susan. Me. Baby. Girl. November. Scorpio?"

He also wrote on Facebook: "Um. I don't know if it's a 'man's world', but I'm certain women run it. Susan and I are therefore delighted to announce we are expecting a baby. Girl. November. Rdj (sic)"

The happy news was announced just days after Robert’s son from his first marriage, Indio Downey, checked in to a well-known rehab facility in Malibu, California.

The actor also released a statement, saying: "There is a lot of family support and understanding, and we're all determined to rally behind him and help him become the man he's capable of being."