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 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

January 17, 1962: Jim Carrey's Birth

On January 17, 1962, James Eugene Carrey, later known as Jim Carrey, was born. He is a Canadian-American actor and comedian recognized for his energetic slapstick performances.

September 6, 1987: Birth of Daughter Jane Erin Carrey

On September 6, 1987, Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born.

1994: Moved to Brentwood

Since 1994, Jim Carrey has lived in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

1995: Divorced Melissa Womer

In 1995, Jim Carrey and Melissa Womer divorced.

September 23, 1996: Married Lauren Holly

On September 23, 1996, Jim Carrey married his "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly; the marriage lasted less than a year.

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February 17, 1997: Interview with Oprah Winfrey

On February 17, 1997, Jim Carrey revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that he used visualization techniques as a struggling actor, including visualizing a $10 million check for acting services.

October 2004: U.S. Citizenship

In October 2004, Jim Carrey received U.S. citizenship while remaining a dual citizen of the United States and Canada.

2004: Reported Religious Beliefs

In 2004, Jim Carrey reportedly said in an interview with 60 Minutes, “I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Muslim, I'm a Christian.”

June 2006: Public relationship with Jenny McCarthy

In June 2006, Jim Carrey made public that he and model and actress Jenny McCarthy were in a romantic relationship.

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.

April 2010: Relationship Ended with Jenny McCarthy

In April 2010, Jim Carrey ended his relationship with Jenny McCarthy, though they remained good friends.

2011: Exhibited Painting

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.

2012: Met Cathriona White

In 2012, Jim Carrey met Cathriona White, a makeup artist from County Tipperary, Ireland. They dated between 2012 and 2015.

May 2014: Delivers Commencement Address and Receives Honorary Doctorate

In May 2014, Jim Carrey delivered the commencement address at Maharishi University of Management and received an honorary doctorate for his achievements.

August 29, 2014: Honored with 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: Appearance on Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

In 2014, Jim Carrey appeared on "Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)", reminiscing about the influence of Monty Python, specifically the "Funniest Joke in the World" sketch, on his comedic style.

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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 28, 2015: Death of Cathriona White

On September 28, 2015, Jim Carrey's girlfriend Cathriona White was found dead from a prescription drug overdose, ruled as a suicide.

2016: Drew Cartoons

In 2016 Jim Carrey drew political cartoons

June 2017: Delivered Speech at Homeboy Industries Event

In June 2017, Jim Carrey delivered a speech at a Homeboy Industries event, expressing his belief that the room was filled with God and admiring the attendees.

June 2017: Showtime Aired I'm Dying Up Here

In June 2017, Showtime began airing the dramedy series "I'm Dying Up Here", on which Carrey served as executive producer. The show is about stand-up comics in 1970s Los Angeles and incorporates aspects of Carrey's own experiences.

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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.

2017: Revealed Painting Hobby and Released Documentary

In 2017, Jim Carrey revealed that he had been painting for the past six years and released a six-minute documentary entitled "I Needed Color" showing him working in his studio.

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2017: Subject of two documentaries

In 2017, Jim Carrey was the subject of two documentaries: "I Needed Color", about his passion for art, and "Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond", chronicling the behind-the-scenes drama of "Man on the Moon".

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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.

October 23, 2018: IndigNation Art Exhibition Opening

On October 23, 2018, Jim Carrey's exhibition "IndigNation" opened at the Maccarone Gallery in Los Angeles, featuring 108 pen-and-ink drawings from his Twitter feed.

January 2019: Attended Golden Globes with Ginger Gonzaga

In January 2019, Jim Carrey attended the Golden Globes Party with his then-girlfriend Ginger Gonzaga.

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.

April 2022: Released First Art NFT

In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he had minted his first art NFT via the NFT platform SuperRare, based on a painting entitled Sunshower.

April 2022: Carrey Considers Retirement

In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was considering retirement from acting, stating he had done enough, but would return if the right script came along.

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.

February 2024: Carrey to Reprise 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 also plays Ivo Robotnik’s grandfather, Gerald Robotnik.

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December 2024: Carrey Clarifies Retirement Plans

In December 2024, Jim Carrey clarified that he planned to "power rest" rather than retire, and remained open to continuing his role in the Sonic film series.

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