Actor Jim Carrey has married his longtime partner, Min Ah, in a small ceremony in Los Angeles. The couple, who made their public debut as a pair in February at the César Awards in Paris, have been seen together since 2022. This marks Carrey's third marriage. He was previously married to actress Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995, with whom he has a daughter, Jane. His second marriage was to Dumb and Dumber co-star Lauren Holly in 1996, which lasted less than a year.
Carrey, once a dominant force in Hollywood throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, has largely retreated from the spotlight in recent years. His career faced significant challenges and public scrutiny following the tragic suicide of his on-off girlfriend Cathriona White in 2015. White's death led to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her estranged husband, who alleged Carrey had supplied her with prescription drugs and introduced her to a debauched lifestyle. Lurid details about their relationship emerged during legal proceedings, including notes from White accusing Carrey of giving her herpes and contributing to her mental distress. Carrey, who was 25 years her senior, countered by suing her mother and husband, claiming he had previously paid White a sum of money in 2013 to settle STD claims and accusing her of blackmail.
Despite these controversies, Carrey has spoken about finding peace and happiness, moving towards a quieter life centered around his art, including painting. He has also been vocal about his struggles with depression, stating in 2017 that he no longer experiences it, though he acknowledged that clouds can still gather. Carrey has also been an advocate for reduced public engagement, expressing that he is "free of the business" and no longer concerned with his public legacy.
Carrey's career began with early roles in the 1980s, but he achieved global stardom with films like "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "The Mask," and "Dumb and Dumber" in the mid-1990s. He went on to star in numerous successful films, earning critical acclaim and significant salary demands, famously becoming the first comedic actor to receive an upfront $20 million for "The Cable Guy." He has received six Golden Globe nominations, winning two.
Beyond his personal life and career, Carrey has been involved in other controversies, including his public stance against vaccines, which drew widespread criticism. More recently, in 2022, he faced backlash for condemning Will Smith's onstage altercation at the Oscars, with some social media users bringing up Carrey's past actions, such as an incident in 1997 where he forcibly kissed actress Alicia Silverstone at an awards show. While neither Carrey nor Silverstone have publicly discussed the incident, reports indicate he apologized backstage.
Carrey indicated in 2022 that he was considering retiring from acting, though he later returned for "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," citing financial reasons. He recently paid tribute to his father, daughter, grandson, and Min Ah in an acceptance speech at the César Awards, calling her his "sublime companion."