Jim Carrey’s role as the Grinch in ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ has been one of the most remarkable ones. But how much did the actor get paid for this role?
Over the years, Jim has proved to people that there is not a single character that he cannot do. The actor has managed to show off his acting skills by taking on roles such as Tadek in ‘Dark Crimes,’ Tom Popper in ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins,’ and several others.
However, one of his most notable ones to date happens to be of Grinch.
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How much did Jim Carrey get paid for the Grinch?
As per Thethings. com, Jim reportedly took an estimated $20 million. The movie happened to break several records at that time and is still considered one of the best movies for Christmas.
In fact, during an interview for his role in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog movie, the actor was quick to recall his role as Grinch. The actor said: “It’s really fun when you see a little kid dressed up as The Grinch, or something like that – or they come up to me in the streets and their parent says, ‘You know who that is? That’s The Grinch’.
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Jim then went on to make the Grinch face and said in its voice: “And I go, ‘I must find a way to stop Christmas from coming.” Seeing him react, the parents usually reply with: “Oh, I thought it was makeup.”
What is the actor’s net worth?
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Jim has an estimated net worth of $180 million. However, his life was not always filled with moments of celebration. As per the outlet, in 1985, the actor was broke and struggled to find work or make a living.
He got his first break when he landed a part in the Wayans brothers’ sketch comedy show “In Living Color”. Several people recognised his talent and this led him to land a role in ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.’ The movie became an instant hit and Jim became a well-known celebrity in the industry.
With time, he took on more challenging roles and proved to people that there wasn’t a character that he could not play. To date, Jim has taken on several roles, each better than the other.
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What is Jim Carrey’s upcoming movie?
Jim is still taking on roles that help him leave a mark in the industry. The actor would be next seen in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which is set to release in 2022. He will be voicing Doctor Eggman in it.
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