Jim Carrey's Huge Los Angeles House Price Drops Again While He Ponders His Acting Future

Jim Carrey's longtime Los Angeles home has seen another price drop. It has been on the market for over two years now. The star of movies like The Truman Show, who is 63 years old, first put his large home up for $28.9 million in February 2023. He had owned it for almost 30 years after buying it in 1994. The price has gone down many times since then. The current asking price is now $18.8 million after a recent $1 million cut in May.

The house was taken off the market for a short time in August 2024. But it was put back up for $19.8 million just one month later. Public records showed the home was "pending sale" in December 2024. However, that deal did not seem to work out as it returned to the market two months later. This 10,954-square-foot property is in the Brentwood neighborhood. It has five bedrooms and six full bathrooms. Graham J. Larson of Sotheby’s International Realty is handling the listing.

The two-acre property has many nice parts. There is a tennis court, a small covered sitting area, a sauna, and a steam room. A waterfall adds a calm feel to the bright pool. The pool area is next to a pool house that has a wet bar. There is also a quiet path that leads to a place for meditation. Inside the ranch-style home you will find six fireplaces. There is also a special Art Deco home theater with a popcorn concession room. The main bedroom has a balcony that looks out over a beautiful garden. It sounds like a very private and comfortable place for an actor to relax, or to try and sell.

Jim Carrey's Acting Break and How He Is Considering What Is Next For His Career

The Iconic Comedian Reflects on Retirement and His Recent Return to the Big Screen

In December 2024, Carrey talked about his thoughts on Hollywood. He had said he was taking a break from his many years of acting in April 2022. He told Comicbook.com in 2024 "You can’t be definite about these things." He added "I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about 'power-resting.' Because as soon as a good idea comes your way or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, it just— things tend to change." It sounds like he is not completely closing the door on acting, which I think is great news for fans.

The actor returned to movie theaters that same month to play Doctor Eggman again in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He joked that his reason for coming back for the sequel despite his break was "I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly," he said during an interview with the Associated Press. In a 2022 interview with Access Hollywood, he stressed that while he was serious about his acting break back then, he did say he would likely come back if the right project caught his eye. "I'm being fairly serious," he said. "It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink, that says to me that it's going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road. But I'm taking a break."

It is interesting to me how actors often talk about retirement. It seems rarely a firm choice for many of them. They might take a break but if a project truly sparks their interest or brings them together with people they like they often return. Carrey's comments show that he values projects that feel important or enjoyable. His return for Sonic 3 shows he still enjoys playing certain roles. It is a good sign that he might not be gone from our screens for good.

A Look Back at Jim Carrey's Early Career Highs and Unexpected Behind-the-Scenes Dramas

Remembering Ace Ventura's Impact and a Tense Encounter with Tommy Lee Jones

Before 1994's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective came out, even people working on the movie were not sure it would be any good. At that time Jim Carrey was mostly unknown. He had only gotten some attention as part of the cast on In Living Color. Also the Ace Ventura script was frankly very strange. Without Carrey truly bringing the energetic detective to life it was impossible it would work. Even during filming the movie’s camera person Julio Macat thought Carrey was "so over the top" that he believed the final product would be "the biggest piece of s ever." Carrey himself thought audiences would either love or hate the character of Ace Ventura. Of course, as we know now, Ace Ventura made Jim Carrey a huge star in the 90s, starting a truly historic run for the actor.

That same year the movie came out and made $107.2 million on a $15 million budget. Carrey also starred in The Mask, which made a huge $351.8 million on a $23 million budget, and Dumb and Dumber, which made $246.4 million on a $16 million budget. He spent the rest of the 90s totally ruling the box office. He continues to steal scenes today in the Sonic movies. None of this could have happened without Ace Ventura. It is always nice to remember how most of the world first saw Jim Carrey.

It is also fascinating to remember some of the unexpected moments from his early big-screen career. In just a couple of weeks, it will be 30 years since Batman Forever came out. That movie gave us Val Kilmer as Batman and those rubber Bat-Nipples. It also means it is the 30-year anniversary of Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones’ behind-the-scenes tension. Carrey played Edward Nygma, also known as The Riddler. Jones played Two-Face. Looking back it is amazing neither of them ended up in the hospital from eating so much of the scenery, as they say.

Back in 1995 Carrey was careful with his words about working with Jones. He told one interviewer about the "wonderment" he felt about the Oscar winner. Carrey said "I thought If he’s a pain in the butt I’ll use it and if he’s you know a happy guy I’ll have a good time." He added "And so it was a little of both. It made for great chemistry I think." When asked if they were "buddies" in real life Carrey said "No not really. He’s a different kind of guy you know? He’s a strange bird. On-screen it’s like fire but off-screen I’m a pretty mellow dude."

But Carrey was much more open in later years. He once told Howard Stern that Jones was immediately unfriendly to him. This was likely because Dumb and Dumber came out the same weekend as Jones’ movie Cobb. Actually, Jones’ baseball movie came out two weeks before the Farrelly brothers' comedy. But Dumb and Dumber's huge success certainly made it clear there would never be a Cobb 2. Carrey ran into Jones at a restaurant the night before they filmed their first scene together. "I went up to say hi and the blood drained from his face," Carrey remembered. "In such a way that I realized that I had become the face of his pain or something. And he got up kind of shaking and hugged me and said ‘I hate you. I really don’t like you.’" Jones then added a very old-fashioned insult "I cannot sanction your buffoonery."

The film’s director, the late Joel Schumacher, later supported Carrey’s claims about Jones. He said Jones "was not kind" to the Ace Ventura: Pet Detective star during filming. Schumacher explained "Tommy is and I say this with great respect a scene stealer. Well you can’t steal the scene from Jim Carrey. It’s impossible. And I think it irked Tommy." Carrey did get Jones back at one point during filming. In a 1995 Rolling Stone profile of Carrey, Jones told the magazine that Carrey hit him in the crotch with the Riddler cane. Or as Jones put it, he "cracked me right in the family jewels." These stories just add to the legend of Carrey's early career.

The Enduring Appeal of Jim Carrey's Comedy and His Place in Pop Culture

From Early Hits to Modern Roles, Carrey's Unique Style Continues to Captivate Audiences

It is kind of funny to think of critics not understanding Jim Carrey's comedy at first. Ace Ventura has a 48% on Rotten Tomatoes. This says more about the critics than Rotten Tomatoes, I think. Critics just did not get what the general public saw in Jim Carrey and his wild comedy. One critic called the film "the most obnoxious case of masculine swagger since Andrew Dice Clay." Another called it "a long, unfunny slog." But other critics did praise "Carrey's gonzo star turn." For whatever reason, these critics just could not accept that a movie could be so unserious. Their reviews remain a small mark on what is now remembered as one of the greatest comedies of the 90s. This movie continues to be popular. Tubi, a free streaming service, currently has Ace Ventura as its most-watched movie.

Jim Carrey's acting style and physical comedy are truly unique. He has a way of bringing characters to life that few others can match. This is why his presence is still felt in Hollywood, even when he talks about stepping back. His ability to switch between intense dramatic roles and over-the-top comedy shows his range. I believe he is a truly special talent. His impact on comedy and film is clear. He helped define a generation of comedy. It is exciting to think about what roles, if any, he might take on next. I hope he finds more projects that bring him joy and are important for people to see, just like he mentioned.