Robert Downey, Jr. In 'Sherlock Holmes 2': Wearing Makeup, Dress (VIDEO)

Sherlock Holmes' greatest mystery: why is Robert Downey, Jr. dressed in drag?

Entertainment Tonight visited the set of the sequel of the hit film, 'Sherlock Holmes,' finding Downey, Jr. and co-star Jude Law in the midst of action, and in Downey, Jr.'s case, in the midst of cross dressing.

It's all part of Sherlock's new array of disguises -- and one that the star himself suggested.

"I'll just speak for myself, because I might be the exception in this," Downey, Jr. says. "I have really humbled myself in the face of trying to do this again correctly."

Later in the video, Downey takes his shirt off, making for a complete transformation.

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Comments

[Mr Torrance]

12:07 AM on 01/19/2011

Just in time for the next cocaine-heroine meltdown!

[Gigity]

07:33 PM on 01/18/2011

They're making a sequel? The first movie was a snoozefest.

[LiberalLee]

06:53 PM on 01/18/2011

I absolutely loved the first movie, and this one looks to be a good one as well...although... Sorry RDJ but you make a lousy drag queen.
I think Guy Ritchie's got his mojo back as well.
I was beginning to think Madonna flattened him for good. Glad he's BACK.

[jcarterla]

05:47 PM on 01/18/2011

I have seen worse drag queens in my time. Some I suspect don't have access to reflective surfaces.

[HighDesertBob]

04:39 PM on 01/18/2011

Uhhh, did he use his own wardrobe for the drag scenes?

[dmsdzinr]

04:33 PM on 01/18/2011

He sure makes for one homely woman

[LISANDY321]

04:25 PM on 01/18/2011

My initial guess - Leif Garrett making a comeback attempt with some new hair or a long lost pic of Jerry Butler in his 70's heyday.

[AuntLoonie]

04:21 PM on 01/18/2011

Don't show this to Ricky Gervais!

[Isis Rakia]

04:14 PM on 01/18/2011

Wittiest performance at the Golden Globes, bar none.