Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan arrive to the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Downey stars as Lionel Sweeney, a mysterious neighbor and love interest to Arbus, the famed photographer played by Nicole Kidman.
Musician Patti Smith arrives to the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Inspired by the life of photographer Diane Arbus, "Fur" stars Robert Downey Jr. and Nicole Kidman. Kidman, who was absent from the New York premiere, recently promoted the film at the Rome Film Festival.
Robert Downey Jr., center, and co-star Jane Alexander, pose with director Steven Shainberg, right, at the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The film opens nationwide on Nov. 17.
Robert Downey Jr. arrives to the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The film is inspired by the life of celebrated photographer Diane Arbus, best known for her images of unusual people.
A movie poster is on display during the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The film starring Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. opens Nov. 17.
From left, president of Picturehouse Bob Berney, actress Jane Alexander, actor Robert Downey Jr., director Steven Shainberg and actor Harris Yulin arrive for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.
Actress Emmy Clarke arrives for the movie premiere of Picturehouse's "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.
Fashion designer Mary McFadden arrives for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. "Fur" is a imaginary portrait of Arbus, the visionary artist/photographer played by Nicole Kidman.
Musician Fred Schneider of the B-52's arrives for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The film has been described as an urban fairy tale vision of Arbus' life rather than a biographical picture of the groundbreaking photographer.
Actress Jane Alexander arrives for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Alexander co-stars with Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. in the film opening Nov. 16.
Robert Downey Jr. arrives to the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Nicole Kidman stars as photographer Diane Arbus in the film directed by Steven Shainberg. The story is told through the eyes of her neighbor, played by Downey Jr.
Columnist Cindy Adams arrives for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.
Director Steven Shainberg and actor Robert Downey Jr. enjoy themselves before the premiere of their film, "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.
Mets fan John McEnroe arrives for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Considered one of the major American photographers of the 20th century, Arbus was widely known for her strange, disturbing images of people.
Actor Robert Downey Jr. smiles as he arrives for the premiere of his new film, "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. Downey co-stars with Nicole Kidman in the film opening on Nov. 17.
Composer Carter Burwell and biographer Patricia Bosworth arrive for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The movie script by Erin Cressida Wilson was adapted from Bosworth's book "Diane Arbus: A Biography."
Actresses Courtney Taylor Burness and Emmy Clarke arrive for the movie premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.
Picturehouse president Bob Berney, left, and producer William Pohlad arrive for the premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus" Nov. 5, 2006, in New York. The film starring Nicole Kidman, Robert Downey Jr. and Ty Burrell, is directed by Steven Shainburg.
Actor Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan arrive for the New York premiere of "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," Nov, 5, 2006. Downey Jr. plays Lionel Sweeney, a mysterious neighbor and love interest to Arbus, who is usually bundled up in coat and hat, his face obscured by a scarf and mask. Only his eyes are visible, as he's hiding his freak coat of hair.
Writer Erin Cressida Wilson arrives for the premiere of her new film, "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus," at Chelsea West Theater Nov. 5, 2006, in New York.