By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-11 20:06:59 | Updated at 2024-12-22 12:40:51
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Jim Carrey may have once been the king of Hollywood paychecks, but these days, he’s a bit more elusive on the silver screen.
The 62-year-old actor, who used to command a cool $20 million for films like The Cable Guy in 1996, now admits that his return to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has more to do with balancing his checkbook than sheer passion.
Carrey enjoyed a legendary run with hits like Liar Liar, The Truman Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Bruce Almighty, but his star began to dim in the late 2000s.
Despite once having an estimated net worth of $300 million, Carrey still needs to make sure the bills get paid — which is why he’s come out of 'retirement.'
'I came back to this universe 'cause, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch, and it's just... it's just... I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly,' he quipped on the red carpet of Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s London premiere on Monday.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s entirely about the paycheck; Carrey was quick to add, 'At the same time, it had heart, and that's why I did it the first time. There was something beautiful about the heart of the piece.'
Jim Carrey, who used to command a cool $20 million for films like The Cable Guy in 1996, now admits that his return to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has more to do with balancing his checkbook than sheer passion; (seen on Monday)
Despite once having an estimated net worth of $300 million, Carrey still needs to make sure the bills get paid — which is why he’s come out of 'retirement'
Of course, he couldn’t resist throwing in his signature humor, concluding, 'I hope it will bring families together and cure several diseases.'
However, finances appear to be on Carrey's mind, as he is still holding out for a big payout on his stunning Los Angeles mansion, which remains on the market after a series of his price cuts, according to Realtor.com.
Initially listed in February 2023 for a lofty $28.9 million, the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom Brentwood estate has now been reduced to a more palatable $19 million.
Two months after listing the property, he cut the price to $27 million, and in October 2023, he reduced that number to $24 million.
And in May 2024, the Truman Show actor slashed the price to $21.9 million — bringing the total discount to $7 million.
When he first listed his home for sale in February, he told The New York Post that he was ready for 'changes' in his life.
'For three decades it's been a sanctuary for me, but I don't spend a lot of time there now and I want someone else to enjoy it like I have,' he told the outlet in a statement.
'Cha cha cha cha ... Changes!' he added as he referenced the iconic David Bowie song.
However, finances appear to be on Carrey's mind, as he is also still holding out for a big payout on his stunning Los Angeles mansion , which remains on the market after a series of his price cuts, according to Realtor.com
He’s also shared stories of his travels to various corners of the globe, from humble trips to Buffalo, NY, to lavish getaways in London and awe-inspiring visits to Machu Picchu, Peru; (seen arriving at Maui airport in 2016)
Despite the price slashes, Carrey is poised to make a significant profit, having purchased the property for just $3.8 million back in 1994.
He bought it while he shot to fame starring in the hit movie Ace Venture: Pet Detective.
The actor also owns a property in Maui, confirming in 2017 that he is a resident of the island after buying a home near the waterfront in Makena.
Some of his art is even displayed in the local Wyland Gallery.
His luxury car collection is rumored to haver taken a bite out of his fortune as well.
The comedian has owned several Mercedes, a Porshe Panamera and aTesla, according to Supercarblondie.
He’s also shared stories of his travels to various corners of the globe, from humble trips to Buffalo, NY, to lavish getaways in London and awe-inspiring visits to Machu Picchu, Peru.
In 2022, he announced his plans to retire from acting once and for all, claiming that Sonic the Hedgehog 2 would be his final film.
Carrey enjoyed a legendary run with hits like Liar Liar, The Truman Show, How the Grinch Stole Christmas , and Bruce Almighty, but his star began to dim in the late 2000s
Carrey commanded a cool $20 million for films like The Cable Guy in 1996
'It depends, if the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink that says to me that it's gonna be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I'm taking a break,' he said at the time.
At the Sonic 3 premiere, an interviewer from the Associated Press said to him: 'You said in a past interview that you'd come back if you got a script written in gold ink written by angels...?'
As Carrey began to laugh he replied saying: 'That might've been hyperbole, yeah.'
The Sonic series has been one of the most lucrative projects of his career, with the first two films grossing a combined $725m (£568m) worldwide.
Sonic The Hedgehog is back on the big screen with another hair-raising adventure to unwrap just in time for Christmas.
It sees the return of everyone's favorite blue hedgehog, along with his faithful sidekicks, Knuckles and Tails, as the dynamic trio experience their most thrilling adventure yet.
It also stars Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves and Colleen O'Shaughnessey.
