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.
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock did not sit well with Jim Carrey. On Tuesday’s “CBS Mornings”, during a conversation with New York Times journalist Jenna Wortham, host Gayle King shared a clip from an interview with Carrey, reacting to the big incident at the Oscars. READ MORE: Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock For Oscars Slap: ‘Unacceptable And Inexcusable’ During the awards show, Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith and her shaved hairstyle, which she wears as a result of alopecia.
Smith reacted by walking up onto the stage and smacking Rock. Minutes later, Smith accepted the award for Best Actor, delivering a tearful acceptance speech to a standing ovation.
Asked for his reaction to the incident, Carrey said, “I was sickened, I was sickened by the standing ovation. I felt like Hollywood is just spineless unmasked.
It really felt like, Oh this is a really clear indication that we are not the cool club anymore.” When King noted that some have said that had anyone else slapped Rock, they would have been escorted from the room and possibly arrested, Carrey said, “Should have been!” On Rock’s decision not to file a report with the police, he said, “He doesn’t want the hassle.
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