Major Controversies Surrounding Jim Carrey: A Detailed Timeline

Public opinion and media debates around Jim Carrey—discover key moments of controversy.

Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian renowned for his high-energy, slapstick performances. He gained prominence through the sketch comedy series *In Living Color* in the early 1990s. Carrey transitioned into a major film star with a string of successful comedies, including *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective*, *The Mask*, and *Dumb and Dumber*. This success led to him becoming the first comic actor to command a $20 million salary for films like *The Cable Guy*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

2009: Questioned vaccination in Huffington Post Article

In 2009, Jim Carrey wrote an article for The Huffington Post questioning the merits of vaccination. He also led a "Green Our Vaccines" march in Washington, D.C., with former partner Jenny McCarthy.

March 2013: Stars in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone; Retracts Support for Kick-Ass 2

In March 2013, Jim Carrey starred in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, which underperformed at the box office. Around the same time, he retracted support for Kick-Ass 2, citing concerns about the level of violence after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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March 25, 2013: Releases Parody Music Video "Cold Dead Hand"

On March 25, 2013, Jim Carrey released a parody music video with Eels through Funny or Die, titled "Cold Dead Hand", lampooning American gun culture.

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July 1, 2015: Criticized California Vaccination Law

On July 1, 2015, Jim Carrey criticized California Governor Jerry Brown for a new vaccination law, calling him a "corporate fascist".

September 19, 2016: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Carrey

On September 19, 2016, Mark Burton, the husband of Jim Carrey's late girlfriend Cathriona White, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Carrey.

October 2016: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Brigid Sweetman

In October 2016, Cathriona White's mother, Brigid Sweetman, also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jim Carrey.

2016: Drew Cartoons

In 2016 Jim Carrey drew political cartoons

August 2017: Shared Political Cartoon Drawings

Since August 2017, Jim Carrey shared his own political cartoon drawings, including renderings of Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Donald Trump.

January 25, 2018: Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuits

On January 25, 2018, both wrongful death lawsuits against Jim Carrey were dismissed, and attorneys confirmed there would be no further legal proceedings.

March 31, 2019: Posted Controversial Political Cartoon

On March 31, 2019, Jim Carrey sparked international event by posting a political cartoon criticizing fascism, which angered Benito Mussolini's granddaughter.

February 2021: Discontinued Political Cartoons

In February 2021, Jim Carrey announced he would discontinue political cartoons.

November 2022: Banned from Entering Russia

In November 2022, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs banned Jim Carrey from entering Russia as a reciprocity for international sanctions introduced due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.