Jim Carrey's net worth in millions made him live an easy life after struggling financially in his early years.
The award-winning actor's big break in Hollywood was a great gift for him since he was known to have struggled with his finances when he was still young. The comedian who recently received an honorary degree shared in his commencement speech at Maharashi University of Management in Iowa how he was inspired by his late father to go on with his dreams. Jim Carrey's net worth after becoming an actor definitely made him able to experience the luxury of life which he didn't experience when he was young.
Efforts may have been paid off after Jim Carrey's net worth eventually increased after starring as a comedian in various comedy films. However, his journey in reaching for his dreams was not that easy as he experienced a lot of hardships in life. The actor primarily experienced a huge financial dilemma before he achieved his current wealth.
When his father lost his job, that's when Carrey's family began living from a lower middle class to poor. At the age of 15, he was forced to quit school and worked as a janitor to help support his family. He also wasn't able to finish high school since he worked full time to survive economic hardship and also helped taking care of his mother who has a chronic illness.
That kind of life did not last after he was given his big break in the business. After landing small roles in films, Jim Carrey's net worth took a huge leap as he landed the lead role in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" in 1994 which instantly made him a box-office star. His lead role in "The Mask" made him received his first nomination for Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor.
He then began receiving worldwide recognitions. One of his highest- grossing films was "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" wherein he also played the title character. As Jim Carrey received fame with his movies, his net worth also significantly increased up to $150 million.
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