“What Happened to His Face??” Jim Carrey Makes Rare Public Appearance, Sparking Heated Controversy

Jim Carrey has kept a low profile in recent years, rarely making public appearances. So when he recently stepped onto the red carpet, it instantly set the internet abuzz. The excitement wasn’t just about seeing the beloved actor again — it was also fueled by the noticeable changes in the 63-year-old star’s appearance.

Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen reunited 25 years after sharing the screen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The pair were all smiles as they embraced at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held Saturday night in Los Angeles.

Their heartwarming meeting marked the first time they had seen each other since filming the beloved holiday classic, which premiered back in November 2000.

Carrey’s appearance set social media abuzz, with fans debating the noticeable differences in his looks. Many speculated that the actor might have undergone cosmetic procedures or received injections.

“THIS IS NOT JIM CARREY THO, RIGHT? What in the world?!?!” one user exclaimed. Another added, “I’m kinda surprised Jim got this facial cosmetic surgery done, when he’s so anti-Hollywood.”

Others joined in with remarks like, “How much filler did he get?” and “What happened to his face?”

In 2022, Jim Carrey declared his intention to step away from acting following his portrayal of the villainous Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. But now the comedy icon is starring in a new movie and the reason is surprising.

In an April 2022 interview with Access Hollywood, Carrey stated, “If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink that says to me that it’s going to be important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I’m taking a break.”

The hiatus didn’t last long. Less than two years later, Variety revealed in February that Carrey was coming out of retirement to take on a role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In the movie, he portrays both Dr. Robotnik and his ancestor, Gerald Robotnik.

During an interview with the Associated Press at the London debut of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Tuesday, Carrey remarked, ’’I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch. And I just, I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly."

The exact figures of Carrey’s earnings for the first two movies remain undisclosed, but both Sonic the Hedgehog and its sequel defied expectations as unexpected box-office successes — a rarity for video game adaptations. The original film earned $319 million globally, while the sequel brought in an impressive $405 million.

In February 2023, the Ace Ventura actor listed a Los Angeles property he had owned for three decades. Initially priced at $29 million, the mansion has seen a price reduction to $19.75 million after almost two years on the market.

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