In 2022, he stunned fans by announcing a step back from Hollywood. “I have enough. I’ve done enough. I am enough,” he said. He sold his longtime Los Angeles home and retreated into painting, spending much of his time alone — a move that reportedly worried friends.

Still, there was hope. In late 2024, Jim returned briefly to the screen in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, reminding fans of the joy he brings. Jim Carrey didn’t just make us laugh — he helped us survive. And whether he ever fully returns or not, his legacy is secure. Because laughter, especially in dark times, matters.