There was once a time when it seemed Jim Carrey owned the world. In 1994 alone, he starred in three monster comedy hits: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, and The Mask. Between 1995 and 2005, he received six Golden Globe nominations, winning two of them, as well as a slew of other awards (sadly though, never an Oscar nomination). The former In Living Color cast member doesn’t lead many films these days, but on his 53rd birthday, we should look back and reflect upon the time when it just wasn’t a proper awards ceremony without Jim Carrey.
1996 MTV Movie Awards
Not entirely sure what the inspiration was here, but I’m glad it exists.
1996 Academy Awards
Extra points for reimagining Woody and Buzz Lightyear as the leads in Midnight Cowboy
1997 Academy Awards
Finally, someone literally talked out of their ass at the Oscars.
1997 VH1 Fashion Awards
This man knows no fear.
1998 MTV Movie Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOok5swWdMU
Not as creative as some of his other appearances, but still delightful.
1999 MTV Movie Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G33NxGzxcb8
Hippie Jim Carrey was in character all night.
1999 Academy Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4vB-zresZ0
He joked about it, but I bet it still stings that he never received an Academy nomination.
2000 Golden Globes
Every award acceptance should come with a song routine.
2000 Teen Choice Awards
A pimple-faced, 17-year-old Jim Carrey is the best Jim Carrey.
2004 People’s Choice Awards
Too soon for a Passion of the Christ joke?
2014 Academy Awards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyNEyPAQMyI
It’s like almost watching Bruce Dern for reals.
