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.
Oscars audience for applauding Will Smith following his altercation with Chris Rock.At the Oscars ceremony on Sunday (March 27), Smith struck the comedian on-stage following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head.
In 2018, Pinkett Smith revealed she has alopecia.Later at the event, Smith received the award for Best Actor for his role in King Richard.
After his emotional acceptance speech, where he apologised to the Academy and his fellow nominees, he was met with applause and a standing ovation.Speaking to CBS on Tuesday (March 29), Carrey was critical of Smith and the Oscars audience for their response.Responses to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars have been divided — but Jenna Wortham (@jennydeluxe) says most people don’t have the full story of the incident.“It’s something of a magnitude that I don’t think can be worked out on a public stage,” she says.
pic.twitter.com/5qXIq30Y1F— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 29, 2022“I was sickened,” Carrey said. “I was sickened by the standing ovation.
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