In 1995 Jim Carrey starred alongside Jeff Daniels in the Farrelly’s Brothers classic “Dumb and Dumber.” The film was a cult hit and revived slapstick comedy. For years fans had been hankering for a sequel, wondering what the iconic characters Harry and Lloyd had been up to.
Their prayers were answered, and in 2014, when Carrey and Daniels reprised their roles and starred in the hit sequel “Dumber And Dumber To,” Sadly, even with all silliness and classic Harry and Lloyd, shenanigans, fans and critics were let down.
Legal Battles
The loss left Carrey heart-broken; not only that, but later, he would also need to clear his name in court in a scandalous lawsuit between him and her family. White's family accused Carrey of being a bad influence on her.
The lawsuit crushed the actor, but thankfully his lawyers proved that this was a false claim, and the two had broken up before the tragic event. Even though Carrey succeeded in disproving the claims, the public could not quickly unlearn this.
A Much Needed-Break
The offers stopped rolling in, and Jim Carrey flew off the radar for some time. He was still acting, but the comedy king was nowhere as big as he had been a few years back. Throughout the 2010s' Carrey appeared in "Mr. Popper's Penguins" to a somewhat disappointing response.
He continued to take supporting roles in films like "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" and "Kick-Ass 2" and got lukewarm reviews once again. He did, however, reprise his old-time fan favorite in 2014.
Leaving the Business
Carrey started to look for an exit. He told "The Hollywood Reporter," "I just didn't want to be in the business anymore. I didn't like what was happening, the corporations taking over and all that." The response was mixed.
In recent years, fans went a little cold on the actor who commented on some controversial things such as science and politics. The actor began to look in a new direction.
Art Work
Jim Carrey's shift away from Hollywood occurred because he truly did accomplish most of what he set out to achieve as an actor. In 2016, he began pursuing a new career in painting. The actor has always loved to paint and express his feelings on a canvas. His art also allows him to address politics and world events.
In 2018, the actor turned artist put his artwork on display. The exhibit took place during the 2018 mid-term elections and allowed Carrey to raise specific world issues.