Jim Carrey cut a dapper figure while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Sonic The Hedgehog 3 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Monday.
The Ace Ventura: Pet Detective actor, 62, sported a long black coat over a black and white shirt and dress pants.
The comedian flashed a bright smile on the red carpet, following his recent claims that he took the role because he “needed money.”
Her raven hair was neatly styled with a bit of gel and swept to the side. While on the red carpet, Carrey, who once had an estimated net worth of $300 million, also mingled with his co-star Keanu Reeves, 60.
They then posed with Ben Schwartz, 43, who is the voice of Sonic.
Carrey has played mad scientist Ivo Robotnik/Doctor Eggman in all three action-adventure films.
Jim Carrey, 62, looked dapper while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Sonic The Hedgehog 3 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Monday.
It comes after the Canadian actor backtracked on his claims for money, saying comicbook.com‘It’s not really about money. I joke about the money.
He also joked about losing his fortune in gambling.
‘I play. Flea circuses are my thing,” the actor stated with humor.
He also walked back comments that he was ready to retire, having previously stated in 2022 that he was “taking his decision to retire from acting quite seriously.”
“You can’t be sure about these things,” he told the publication.
‘I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about “power break.” Because as soon as you’re presented with a good idea or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, you just… things tend to change.’
It’s unclear how much he was paid for his last role, but the iconic actor used to earn $20 million for films like The Cable Guy in 1996.
Carrey enjoyed a legendary career with hits like Liar Liar, The Truman Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Bruce Almighty, but his star began to fade in the late 2000s.
Even though he once had an estimated net worth of $300 million, Carrey still needs to make sure the bills are paid, which is why he came out of ‘retirement.’
“I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a little bit of a stretch, and it’s just… it’s just… I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly,” he joked on the carpet. red from the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiere in London on Monday.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s all about the paycheck; Carrey was quick to add, “At the same time, I had heart, and that’s why I did it the first time.” “There was something beautiful at the heart of the piece.”
The Ace Ventura: Pet Detective actor sported a long black coat over a black and white shirt and dress pants.
The comedian flashed a bright smile on the red carpet, following his recent claims that he took the role because he “needed money.”
The Canadian actor later walked back his monetary claims, telling Comicbook.com, “It’s not really about the money.” ‘I joke about the money’
He also joked about gambling his $300 million fortune. ‘I play. Flea circuses are my thing,’ the actor stated with humor.
While on the red carpet she also rubbed shoulders with her co-star Keanu Reeves, 60.
They then posed with Ben Schwartz, 43, who is the voice of Sonic.
The dynamic trio seemed to have a great time at the event.
Of course, he couldn’t resist throwing in his trademark humor and concluded, “I hope it brings families together and cures various illnesses.”
Finances appear to be on Carrey’s mind, however, as he’s still waiting for a big payday for his stunning Los Angeles mansion, which remains on the market after a series of price cuts, according to Realtor.com.
Initially listed in February 2023 for a lofty $28.9 million, the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom Brentwood property has now been reduced to a more palatable $19 million.
Two months after listing the property, he reduced the price to $27 million, and in October 2023, he reduced that figure to $24 million.
And in May 2024, the Truman Show actor dropped the price to $21.9 million, bringing the total discount to $7 million.
When he first put his house on the market in February, he said The New York Post that he was ready for “changes” in his life.
“For three decades it has been a sanctuary for me, but now I don’t spend much time there and I want someone else to enjoy it like I do,” he told the outlet in a statement.
‘Cha cha cha cha… Changes!’ he added while referencing the iconic David Bowie song.
Despite the price cuts, Carrey is set to make a significant profit, having purchased the property for just $3.8 million in 1994.
Even though he once had an estimated net worth of $300 million, Carrey still needs to make sure the bills are paid, which is why he came out of “retirement”; seen in a still image of Sonic
He bought it while he rose to fame starring in the hit movie Ace Venture: Pet Detective.
The actor also owns property on Maui, and confirmed in 2017 that he resides on the island after purchasing a home near the Makena boardwalk.
Some of his art is even displayed at the local Wyland Gallery.
His luxury car collection is rumored to have also taken a bite out of his fortune.
The comedian has owned several Mercedes, a Porsche Panamera and a Tesla, according to supercarblondie.
He has also shared stories of his travels to various corners of the world, from humble trips to Buffalo, New York, to luxurious getaways to London and impressive visits to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Carrey’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a Hollywood icon began on the streets of Toronto, where he grew up.
After leaving school in 1978 to help support his family, Carrey spent two years working as a janitor in a factory, away from the spotlight, but not for long.
By age 15, he was performing stand-up comedy in local Toronto clubs, and by 1979, he was making a living as a comedian.
At age 19, Carrey took a leap of faith and moved to Hollywood, where he quickly immersed himself in both television and film. In 2004, he cemented his place in both countries by obtaining dual American and Canadian citizenship.
Carrey enjoyed a legendary career with hits like Liar Liar, The Truman Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Bruce Almighty, but his star began to fade in the late 2000s.
In 1983, Carrey made his mark on Canadian television with a role in Introducing…Janet.
The following year, he hit the big screen with his film debut, Finders Keepers, before landing a starring role in Once Bitten (1985).
But it was Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) where Carrey took on the peculiar role of Wiploc, an intergalactic alien, cementing his place in the world of screwball comedy.
Carrey’s first television special, Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act (1991), earned rave reviews and opened the door to his breakout role on the comedy series In Living Color, where his quirky, larger-than-life character became a household name.
Interestingly, in 1985, Carrey made a bold and prescient decision: he wrote himself a check for $10 million for “acting services rendered,” dated it ten years in the future, and kept it in his wallet as a symbol of his ambition.
Surprisingly, in November 1995, Carrey learned that he had been cast in Dumb and Dumber for exactly $10 million.
In 2022 he announced his plans to retire from acting once and for all, stating that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 would be his last film.
“It depends, if the angels bring some kind of script written in gold ink telling me that it will be very important for people to see it, I could continue down the path, but I’m taking a break,” he said. At the moment.
At the premiere of Sonic 3, an Associated Press interviewer said to him: ‘Did you say in a previous interview that you would come back if you received a script written in gold ink written by angels…?’
When Carrey started laughing, he responded by saying, “That could have been hyperbole, yeah.”
Carrey earned $20 million for films like The Cable Guy in 1996.
The Sonic series has been one of the most lucrative projects of his career, with the first two films grossing a combined $725 million (£568 million) worldwide.
Sonic The Hedgehog is back on the big screen with another spooky adventure set just in time for Christmas.
See the return of everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog, along with his trusty companions, Knuckles and Tails, as the dynamic trio experience their most exciting adventure yet.
It also stars Idris Elba and Colleen O’Shaughnessey.