The unforeseen fallout of Jim Carrey after he called out Will Smith’s actions at the 2022 Oscars.

Renowned for his whimsical humor and distinctive comedic flair, Jim Carrey stands out as a prominent figure in the film industry. Throughout his career, Carrey has garnered attention for his candid commentary, including calling out Will Smith for his actions at the 2022 Oscars.

Jim Carrey in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
However, the narrative took a sharp turn when revelations of Carrey’s own controversial past emerged, including a resurfaced clip from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards, featuring the actor kissing Alicia Silverstone without her consent.

Jim Carrey Criticized Will Smith’s Actions At the 94th Academy Awards

Will Smith slapping the actor-comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards sparked numerous discussions across Hollywood, leading many to weigh in on the situation. Jim Carrey also addressed the incident during an appearance on CBS Mornings and shared his full support for the Grown Ups star.
Will Smith won the Best Actor Oscar for King Richard
“I was sickened by the standing ovation—I felt like Hollywood is just spineless,” he said, referring to the audience reaction to the King Richard star’s win at the award ceremony. When notified that Rock did not intend to file any charges against Smith, he asserted that the comedian should pursue legal action.

The Mask star argued that he would have done the same, as no one has the right to physically assault another person on stage. “I’d for announced this morning that I was suing Will for $200 million because that video is going to be there forever,” he told Gayle King on the show.

Jim Carrey in Sonic the Hedgehog
However, people were quick to call the actor out for his controversial behavior on stage with fellow actress Alicia Silverstone after a video clip resurfaced, featuring the Bruce Almighty star kissing the Batman & Robin actress without her consent.

Jim Carrey’s Controversial Onstage Behavior with Alicia Silverstone

Soon after Jim Carrey voiced his criticism of the Men in Black star, people started calling out the comedic actor for his hypocritical behavior with resurfaced video clips from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards.

The Cable Guy (1996)
The clip features the actor winning the MTV Award for Best Comedic Performance for the 1996 film The Cable Guy. However, as he moved towards the stage to accept his award, he unexpectedly pulled the presenter Alicia Silverstone, who was 20 at the time, into a kiss.

As per Daily Mail, another resurfaced clip showcased Carrey trying to kiss Will Smith after he won the award for Best Kiss. The clip shows the Yes Man star grabbing Smith by the neck and sticking out his tongue, while The Independence Day star tried to shove him away.

Alicia Silverstone in Clueless
The resurfaced video led people to call out the award-winning actor and even led to accusations of “s*xual assault” for forcing him on Silverstone. The actress was reportedly humiliated by Carrey’s act, who later apologized to her backstage.

Carrey also clarified his statement about the 2022 Oscars incident. He argued that excessive ambition and multitasking often lead to potential breakdowns under pressure. “I don’t condemn [Smith] for it. It’s just wrong,” he said in a conversation with the Associated Press.