Childhood and Education Journey of Jim Carrey in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jim Carrey. A timeline of key moments.
Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian celebrated for his high-energy, slapstick performances. He is considered a leading comedic actor of his generation. Carrey's work has garnered critical acclaim, including two Golden Globe Awards and nominations for BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying his prominent position in the entertainment industry.
January 17, 1962: Jim Carrey's Birth
On January 17, 1962, James Eugene Carrey, who is a Canadian and American actor and comedian known for his energetic slapstick performances, was born.
1983: Dated Linda Ronstadt
In 1983, Jim Carrey dated singer Linda Ronstadt for eight months.
March 28, 1987: Carrey Married Melissa Womer
On March 28, 1987, Jim Carrey married Melissa Womer, a former actress and Comedy Store waitress.
September 6, 1987: Birth of Daughter, Jane Erin Carrey
On September 6, 1987, Jane Erin Carrey, the daughter of Jim Carrey and Melissa Womer, was born.
1994: Carrey Lived in Brentwood Since 1994
Carrey has lived in Brentwood since 1994.
1995: Divorced Melissa Womer
In 1995, Jim Carrey and Melissa Womer divorced.
September 23, 1996: Carrey Married Lauren Holly
On September 23, 1996, Jim Carrey married his "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly; this second marriage lasted less than a year.
February 17, 1997: Revealed Visualization Techniques
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey on February 17, 1997, Jim Carrey revealed that as a struggling actor he would use visualization techniques to get work. He also stated that he visualized a $10 million check given to him for "acting services rendered", placed the check in his pocket, and seven years later received a $10 million check for his role in Dumb and Dumber.
1999: Engaged to Renée Zellweger
From 1999 to 2000, Jim Carrey was engaged to his "Me, Myself and Irene" co-star Renée Zellweger.
2000: Engaged to Renée Zellweger
From 1999 to 2000, Jim Carrey was engaged to his "Me, Myself and Irene" co-star Renée Zellweger.
2002: Relationship with January Jones
In 2002, Jim Carrey was in a relationship with January Jones.
October 2004: Carrey Received U.S. Citizenship
In October 2004, Jim Carrey received U.S. citizenship and remains a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.
2004: Reported Religious Beliefs
In a 2004 interview with 60 Minutes, Jim Carrey reportedly said, “I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Muslim, I'm a Christian.”
2005: Met Jenny McCarthy
In 2005, Jim Carrey met model and actress Jenny McCarthy.
June 2006: Public Romantic Relationship with Jenny McCarthy
In June 2006, Jim Carrey made public that he was in a romantic relationship with model and actress Jenny McCarthy.
2009: Appeared Alongside Eckhart Tolle
In 2009, Jim Carrey appeared alongside Eckhart Tolle at an event. He shared that through studying Tolle's teachings, he had a spiritual experience. He also paid tribute to Tolle by impersonating him.
2009: Questioned Vaccination Merits
In 2009, Jim Carrey wrote an article questioning the merits of vaccination for The Huffington Post. He led a "Green Our Vaccines" march in Washington, D.C., advocating for the removal of "toxic substances" from children's vaccines.
April 2010: Relationship with Jenny McCarthy Ended
In April 2010, Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy ended their romantic relationship.
October 2010: McCarthy Noted They Remained Good Friends
In October 2010, Jenny McCarthy noted that she and Jim Carrey had remained good friends after their breakup.
2011: Exhibited Painting in Palm Springs
In 2011, Jim Carrey exhibited the painting "Nothing to See Here" in an art show in Palm Springs at the Heather James Fine Art Gallery.
2011: Seen Holding Hands with Anchal Joseph
In early 2011, Jim Carrey was seen holding hands with America's Next Top Model contestant Anchal Joseph, leading to speculation that the two were dating.
2012: Carrey Started Dating Cathriona White
Carrey started dating Cathriona White on and off since 2012. She was still married to Burton but dating Carrey when she died in 2015.
2012: Met Cathriona White
In 2012, Jim Carrey met Cathriona White, a makeup artist. They dated between 2012 and 2015.
2013: Cathriona White Married Mark Burton
In 2013, Carrey's girlfriend Cathriona White married Mark Burton in Las Vegas.
May 2014: Commencement address at Maharishi University of Management
In May 2014, Jim Carrey delivered the commencement address at Maharishi University of Management and received an honorary doctorate.
August 29, 2014: Honored by Canada Post with a limited-edition postage stamp
On August 29, 2014, Jim Carrey was honored by Canada Post with a limited-edition postage stamp featuring his portrait.
2014: Appearing on Monty Python's Best Bits
In 2014, Jim Carrey, a long time fan, appeared on Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) and recalled the impact of a sketch from Monty Python's Flying Circus on him.
July 1, 2015: Carrey Criticized Vaccination Law
On July 1, 2015, after the signing of a new vaccination law, Jim Carrey called California governor Jerry Brown a "corporate fascist" who was "poisoning" children by enacting the vaccination requirements. Carrey was criticized for his anti-vaccination statements.
September 28, 2015: Death of Cathriona White
On September 28, 2015, Cathriona White, Jim Carrey's girlfriend, was found dead from a prescription drug overdose. Her death was ruled a suicide.
2015: Cathriona White Died
Cathriona White, who was married to Burton but dating Carrey, died in 2015.
September 19, 2016: Burton Filed Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On September 19, 2016, Mark Burton, who was married to Carrey's girlfriend Cathriona White filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jim Carrey, claiming that he had used his "immense wealth and celebrity status" to illegally obtain and distribute prescription drugs involved in White's death.
October 2016: Sweetman Filed Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In October 2016, Brigid Sweetman, the mother of Cathriona White, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Jim Carrey.
2016: IndigNation Featured Drawings from 2016
Jim Carrey's drawing repertoire culminated in an exhibition titled IndigNation, featured 108 pen-and-ink drawings from Carrey's Twitter feed from 2016 to 2018.
June 2017: Delivered Speech at Homeboy Industries Event
In June 2017, Jim Carrey delivered a speech at a Homeboy Industries event, where he said he believed the room was filled with God and admired the people there.
June 2017: Showtime Aired "I'm Dying Up Here"
In June 2017, Showtime began airing the dramedy "I'm Dying Up Here", for which Carrey served as the executive producer. The show, which chronicles a group of stand-up comics in 1970s Los Angeles, incorporates aspects of Carrey's own experience.
August 2017: Shared Political Cartoon Drawings
Since August 2017, Jim Carrey has shared his own political cartoon drawings, including renderings of Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Donald Trump.
2017: Revealed Painting Passion
In 2017, Jim Carrey revealed that he had been painting for the past six years. He released a six-minute documentary entitled "I Needed Color", which showed him working in his studio.
2017: Documentaries About Carrey Released
In 2017, Jim Carrey was the subject of two documentaries. "I Needed Color", a short subject about his passion for art, was released online in the summer. Later in 2017, "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond" premiered, chronicling the behind-the-scenes drama during the shooting of "Man on the Moon".
January 25, 2018: Wrongful Death Lawsuits Dismissed
On January 25, 2018, the wrongful death lawsuits filed against Jim Carrey by Mark Burton and Brigid Sweetman were dismissed, and attorneys confirmed there would be no further legal proceedings.
June 2018: Cast as Dr. Ivo Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog Film
In June 2018, Carrey was cast as Dr. Ivo Robotnik in a film adaptation of the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series.
October 23, 2018: IndigNation Exhibition Opened
On October 23, 2018, Jim Carrey's drawing repertoire culminated in an exhibition titled IndigNation, which opened at the Maccarone Gallery in Los Angeles and featured 108 pen-and-ink drawings from Carrey's Twitter feed from 2016 to 2018.
January 2019: Attended Golden Globes Party with Ginger Gonzaga
In January 2019, Jim Carrey attended the Golden Globes 2019 Party accompanied by his then-girlfriend Ginger Gonzaga.
March 31, 2019: Posted Drawing Criticizing Fascism
On March 31, 2019, Jim Carrey sparked an international event by posting a drawing criticizing fascism by depicting Benito Mussolini's death with Clara Petacci; this irked Mussolini's granddaughter Alessandra, who chided him on Twitter, calling him "a bastard" and his artworks "dirty paper".
December 19, 2020: Carrey Stepped Down from Playing Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live
On December 19, 2020, Jim Carrey announced that he would step down from playing Joe Biden on "Saturday Night Live", stating that he had a six-week deal.
February 2021: Carrey Discontinued Political Cartoons
In February 2021, Jim Carrey announced he would discontinue political cartoons.
April 2022: Carrey Considered Retirement
In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was considering retirement, stating he had "done enough".
February 2024: Carrey Reprised Role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
In February 2024, it was announced that Jim Carrey would reprise his role as Dr. Ivo Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 3". Carrey will also play Ivo Robotnik’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.
December 2024: Carrey Planned a "Power Rest" Instead of Retirement
In December 2024, Jim Carrey clarified that he planned to "power rest" rather than retire, and was open to continuing his role in the Sonic film series.
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