Jim Carrey ‘Taking A Break’ From Hollywood After Being Slammed For Resurfaced Video ‘Sexually Assaulting’ Teen Alicia Silverstone

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[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] There is a strong possibility that Jim Carrey could be saying goodbye to his acting career — and his announcement comes at a really convenient time… During an interview with Access Hollywood on Thursday, the comedian revealed that he is “fairly serious” about retiring from the business, saying: While he is “probably” going to leave the industry for good, Jim did explained that there are a few things that could pull him out of retirement: The other thing?

The Truman Show actor noted that he would “always speak to Dolly [Parton]” if she asked him to be in her future biopic.

Um… we hope he doesn’t mean playing Dolly? Related: Will Smith’s Mugshot From Brutal 1989 Assault Resurfaces Following Oscars Slap His retirement announcement doesn’t mention the controversy bubbling up around him, but it sure is smack dab in the middle of it!

If you didn’t know, he has actually come under fire for a very disturbing moment that occurred years ago with Alicia Silverstone at the 1997 MTV Movie Awards!