He plays Iron Man, but there’s one person for whom he’s a big softie.

Robert Downey Jr shared a rare picture of his 17-month-old daughter Avri, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night.

The 51-year-old actor proudly showed the picture of his tot – who was dressed up in a romper clutching his giant hand from his Avengers armor.

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Proud papa: Robert Downey Jr shared a rare picture of his 17-month-old daughter Avri, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night

‘Clearly, she’s made a choice,’ he said, indicting she’s more team Iron Man than team Captain America.

‘She is definitely team Iron Man. ‘I gave it [the costume] to her and said, “Here’s a shield and here’s a gauntlet. It’s up to you.

‘And she just naturally gravitated towards [it],’ he boasted.

Team Iron Man: The 51-year-old actor proudly showed the picture of his tot – who was dressed up in a romper clutching his giant hand from his Avengers armour

Mini-me: ‘Clearly, she’s made a choice,’ he told host Jimmy Kimmel, indicting she’s more team Iron Man than team Captain America

Looking sartorially on point in a charcoal pin stripe suit with black shirt and grey tie, the Sherlock Holmes star clearly impressed host Jimmy with his paternal instincts.

‘You’ve got an Iron Baby there’, Jimmy said, adding: ‘That is adorable.’

‘She is something else,’ Robert proudly agreed.

Smart: The Sherlock Holmes star looked sartorially on point in a charcoal pin stripe suit with black shirt and grey tie

Jimmy joked: ‘I know we’re almost the same age, but is there any chance you would adopt me Because I would love to be a part of the Downey Jr. family.’

The star was later joined by Captain America: Civil War’s Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle and Emily VanCamp on the couch.

‘Would it be fair to say that you take being Iron Man very seriously?’

Comeback kid: He’s made his mark playing comic book character Tony Stark, as he made his way from the badboy of Hollywood to one of the most respected actors of his generation

Thumbs up: The Kiss Kiss Bang Bang actor also gave his seal of approval to new Spider-Man Tom Holland

‘I don’t take myself too seriously’, Robert replied, explaining: ‘I take that character, Tony Stark, very seriously.’

The Kiss Kiss Bang Bang actor also gave his seal of approval to new Spider-Man Tom Holland.

Speaking of the 19-year-old Brit who is being revealed in the role for the first time in the new Captain America film, Robert said: ‘He is fantastic…I like him.’

He’s made his mark playing comic book character Tony Stark, as he made his way from the badboy of Hollywood to one of the most respected actors of his generation.

Reformed man: After making headlines for substance abuse and legal troubles, Robert has been happily married to wife Susan for eleven years this August – pictured on Wednesday

After making headlines for substance abuse and legal troubles, Robert has been happily married to wife Susan for eleven years this August.

As well as Avri, they have four-year-old son Exton, and Robert is father to 22-year-old son Indio from his first marriage.

His co-stars let slip that he celebrated his 50th birthday in true movie star fashion last year.

During a playful quiz on the show, it was revealed that bands Duran Duran and Steely Dan both played live at the private party for family and friends.

Captain America: Civil War is in theaters May 6.