James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and artist. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances. Carrey first gained recognition in America in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy television series In Living Color.
His first leading roles in motion pictures came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), The Mask (1994), and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), as well portraying the Riddler in Batman Forever (1995) and the lead role in Liar Liar (1997).
He gained attention starring in serious roles in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
Jim Carrey has referred to Renee Zellweger as “his last great love” in his new semi-autobiographical novel Memoirs and Misinformation, written alongside author Dana Vachon.
While speaking with radio host Howard Stern, he explained that he didn’t have any regrets but that Zellweger was “special to me.”In Carrey's interview with Stern, the host said he was surprised Carrey had called Zellweger “the great love of my life.” Zellweger and Carrey dated for a year after starring in Me, Myself and Irene before eventually splitting in November 2000.Responding to Stern, Carrey said, “That’s true and she was special to me, very special.
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