He’s one of the funniest men in Hollywood and also one of the craziest.
His once red hot career has definitely stalled, and while he’s financially set for life, he misses being on Hollywood’s A-list.
He had a long term business relationship with a Hollywood studio head, so his frequent mental breakdowns were kept hush hush. But that studio guy has retired, so now our star is on his own with no one to clean up his messes.
During a recent manic episode (when he stopped taking his prescribed medication) he reached out to the higher ups at some of Hollywood’s biggest studios pitching them wacky projects and basically making no sense.
One of the executives arranged to get our guy committed to an out of state mental institution where he checked in under an alias and got stabilized.
He was fine for a bit, but he recently stopped taking his meds again, so it’s only a matter of time before he has another mental meltdown.
Jim Carrey
Method Acting and Identity Overlaps
While filming Man on the Moon (1999), Jim Carrey took method acting so seriously that he remained in character as Andy Kaufman both on- and off-set, at times describing the process as “psychotic at times”.
The subsequent Netflix documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond reveals just how intense and disorienting this was—with Carrey embodying not just Kaufman, but also his alter ego Tony Clifton, even wearing a paper bag on his head and acting erratically.
Depression and Spiritual Awakening
Carrey has publicly acknowledged a long-term battle with depression. In 2017, he reflected on the difference between sadness and depression, calling the latter a signal that one’s body rejects a false persona—a sign to drop the mask and embrace authenticity.
He’s also spoken candidly about his depression worsening due to public pressure and fame, and how he found healing through painting, spirituality, and embracing a quieter, more present life.
Behind the Smiles: Fame’s Dark Side
Despite his comedic brilliance, Carrey’s experiences illustrate how relentless fame can exacerbate mental health struggles. He’s encouraged conversations around these topics—highlighting the gap between outward success and inner turmoil.