These Jim Carrey interviews will have you in stitches. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most hilarious interviews with actor Jim Carrey.
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00:00 "Can I get a countdown? 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, HOOOOOO!"
00:13 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most hilarious interviews
00:19 with actor Jim Carrey. "Do I have lipstick on my face?" "No I don't." "Florence Henderson is back."
00:26 Number 10. Surprising Jeff Daniels. Conan. Reminiscing about Dumb and Dumber,
00:32 Jeff Daniels talks about the 1994 comedy and working with Jim Carrey. "I wasn't prepared for
00:38 the guys in their, you know, 70s with the tuxedo and the martini and the portfolio coming up and
00:44 going, you know, Dumb and Dumber might be the best movie I know of." He then received a surprise
00:50 visit from his former co-star. Clearly excited, the two immediately make the most of the situation
01:01 with an over-the-top hug. You can tell that they love hanging out as the humor naturally flows out
01:06 of them. Carrey also manages to offer up a funny critique of Daniels for not calling him. "I wanted
01:11 to come out here and say it in front of the world. You're in town and you don't call me."
01:18 Playing off Daniels' energy, the comedian can joke about himself and even Dumb and Dumber 2
01:24 with a happy-go-lucky attitude. Sitting alongside other legends, the artist proves he can play off
01:29 of any co-star with comedic charm. "It's like when I saw him there was a tingling in my groin
01:35 and that's the sign that's when I know I'm with the right person." "It's a groin thing?" "That's
01:40 right." "Easy, easy, easy." Number 9. Off the wall with Michael Strahan. Good Morning America.
01:49 In just a few seconds, Jim Carrey lights up this interview with his ecstatic personality.
01:54 "Come on man." "Oh I don't want none, I'm afraid, I'm afraid." "Let's see if you still got it." "I
02:00 don't." He's singing, challenging Michael Strahan and going for laughs before he gets a real question.
02:06 The interviewer can barely keep the comedian in his chair as the segment continues. "Well we got
02:10 a mid-show fix to your microphone but I can still answer this question while they're doing it." "I'll
02:15 just talk like this, okay, so anyway." In each moment, Carrey tries to be entertaining with his
02:20 every movement. It might be too much for some but this appearance highlights his natural talent for
02:25 finding the comedy in anything. "So I'm curious, what would you do if you took over the world?"
02:30 "Uh, are you saying I haven't?" He could even hop to his feet and play with the audience in the
02:35 middle of it all. Along with selling his movie, the star generates chuckles like few other
02:40 celebrities can. "And Ben Swartz, he's the voice of the hedgehog?" "Yeah that's right." "He's coming
02:45 on our show?" "He is." "Do you have anything we can ask him?" "Uh yeah, what's it like to be with me?"
02:51 Number eight, difficult questions. Kids ask difficult questions. No question is too hard
02:58 for an improvisational master, a concept that Jim Carrey proves in this BBC Radio 1 interview.
03:04 "We deliberately outsourced the question asking to some very nosy kids." "Oh okay, well we're in
03:09 better hands then." Some of them are funny on their own while others allow for the comedian
03:13 to unleash his quick wit about astronomy. "If we invite Jupiter to block the Pluto and circumvent
03:21 some of the energy coming from Saturn, eventually we might get this right!" "Was that a horoscope?"
03:27 "I don't know." Even when the children offer up blunt questions about Carrey's career,
03:32 the interviewee can spin the material any which way he pleases. "Who is the most unfunniest actor
03:38 you've ever worked with? Don't be scared, tell us the truth." "Well I think I've been vocal about
03:45 this, Tom Lee Jones. Not a funny person." He also finds time to make a fart noise with his hands.
03:51 The man can't be stopped as he creates chaos and comic bits out of thin air. This includes taking
03:56 shots at other actors and wondering if Brad Pitt stole his wardrobe for a film. "Brad Pitt was
04:01 trying to emulate that in the little movie." "Definitely." "He was dressed as Ace Ventura."
04:05 "Got a lot of credit for that." "I don't know if that was on purpose, but it was probably a dig."
04:09 All in all, the entertainer stops at nothing to enhance this experience with laughter.
04:14 Number 7. The Famous Beard - Jimmy Kimmel Live
04:18 Most talk show guests walk onto a stage and sit down right away. Jim Carrey isn't just your
04:24 average person though, choosing to stand for an awkward amount of time and show off his facial
04:28 hair. "I just wanted to see what would happen if you stayed until they got tired." He then goes on
04:37 to explain his new place in the universe, all while keeping a straight face. Some might find
04:42 it bizarre, but others will likely chuckle at Carrey's existential rambling. "I used to be a guy
04:48 who was experiencing the world and now I feel like the world and the universe experiencing a guy."
04:56 Most importantly, the comedian discusses the power of his beard. Not only does he mention
05:00 its celebrity status, the performer jokingly talks about it having its own social media accounts.
05:06 "It's a bigger star than me at this point." "Is that good?" "It has its own Twitter."
05:10 Come for the dedicated turn from the comic master and stay for an in-depth discussion
05:15 of his shaving habits. "So if I ever shave my face again, you'll know."
05:22 "There's a full beard somewhere." Number six. Reimagining comedies as dramas. The Late Show
05:29 with Stephen Colbert. Jim Carrey isn't above making fun of his own movies. "Before I even
05:34 started Dumb and Dumber, I spent 32 years as a total idiot." In this appearance on The Late
05:41 Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor takes that to a comedic extreme. The host reminds the guest
05:46 of different iconic movie lines, giving Carrey the chance to do them again in dramatic fashion.
05:52 This concept lets the comedian turn the likes of Ace Ventura into musical comedy. "Do not go in
06:00 there. The whole place stinks to bloody hell." Giving Dumb and Dumber the gravitas of a period
06:09 drama, the performer relishes every second of this premise. "So, you're telling me there's a
06:18 chance." It's easy to forget how well this guy can shift from crazy to serious on a dime. After
06:23 making us laugh, the funny man reminds us that he's a truly versatile artist. "Somebody stop me."
06:31 Number five. Dog Impression. The Graham Norton Show. On a couch full of talented people,
06:40 Jim Carrey can still steal a show away from anybody. "Listen, I want a sofa with Jim Carrey.
06:45 You call it impressions." "Absolutely you can." This moment on the Graham Norton Show shows that
06:50 he can bust out the most unlikely impressions at the best times. After Tamsyn Gregg offers
06:56 up her take on a scared pig, Carrey agrees to do his best Saint Bernard. His ingenious methods
07:05 include water for an added punch. Spraying his drink everywhere, the comedian delivers a funny
07:10 reaction that's also surprising. It also puts most other dog impersonations to shame. Who knew
07:16 spitting water around could be this much fun? "Oh, that's your water, I'm sorry." Number four.
07:21 Tabloid Magazine. Late Show with David Letterman. In this interview with David Letterman, Jim Carrey
07:27 jokes about his newfound fame. "You know, what's responsible for this whole thing is my subliminal
07:32 motivation tapes." His self-aware critique includes a few shots at his celebrity and show business in
07:38 general. This also includes a funny bit about tabloid articles. As Carrey tries to set the
07:43 record straight, he makes these fake stories even funnier with a pompous attitude. "You know,
07:48 check this, Jim Carrey is reported to be making seven million dollars a picture. I don't know
07:52 where they got that number. I wouldn't even rehearse for less than nine." It's both a subtle
07:58 and brilliant way to turn the tables on his rising status as an A-lister. On Top of the World,
08:03 the comedian finds the line between great comedy and honesty in this enjoyable moment.
08:09 It's also a chance for the actor to show off his goofy perspective on life. "Carrey says,
08:13 'I hope they choke on their own vomit and leave the good scripts for me. Die, die, die. Hurry up
08:23 and die.' Now, that was supposed to be off the record." Number three. Impressions. The Tonight
08:31 Show Starring Johnny Carson. Before his movie career skyrocketed, Jim Carrey made funny
08:36 appearances on talk shows like The Tonight Show. "Yeah, I could do something a little offbeat here.
08:41 It's not like we didn't plan it." Johnny Carson quickly lets the guest take off on a string of
08:46 stories and impressions. It's a mix of physical comedy and facial contortions that show Carrey's
08:51 genius. Gearing up for more, the comedian also employs a harmonica for an inspired
08:56 Wile E. Coyote impersonation. There's also an unexpectedly funny take on Kevin Bacon.
09:06 "Kevin Bacon is Batman!" At various points, Carson nearly falls over laughing at the inventive
09:12 performance. The performer doesn't disappoint here as he shows off his comedic abilities
09:17 without missing a beat. "Yeah, I love sex too. I don't want to have any k-mart."
09:22 Number two. Conan Biopic. Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Discussing his recent brush with dramatic
09:29 acting, Jim Carrey appears to be a changed man in this interview. He discusses his new project
09:34 with Conan O'Brien, mentioning that his movie happens to be a serious biopic. "So you play a
09:39 different comedian in this one. Yeah, and uh, you know, it's always hard, especially when they're
09:44 still living." This sets up an over-the-top clip starring Carrey in a red-haired wig. Verbally
09:50 abusing his staff, this comical version of O'Brien is the worst boss in the world. "Your coffee, Mr.
09:56 O'Brien?" "Oh, thank you. Hey, did you just make eye contact with me, you piece of crap?
10:03 You're fired! Get out! And get me another one before you leave!" The comedian plays this part
10:11 with a hilarious spin on the usual cinematic tropes. There's even a moment for him to break
10:16 down, running through a whirlwind of emotions that serve up plenty of laughs. "I can't hear the
10:22 laughter anymore." It's all done for a late-night talk show and still feels like one of the actor's
10:27 finest performances. "All right, ciao Jimbo! Okay! Oh god, I hate that guy. What's he got that I
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10:55 Number 1. New Year's Eve Celebration - Late Show with David Letterman
11:03 Jim Carrey can really get excited at a moment's notice. This late show with David Letterman
11:07 appearance captures all of that pent-up energy like few interviews before or after it.
11:14 "And I waited and he didn't seem to be doing anything so I looked up and he was staring at me
11:19 like this." After some funny banter about his recent activities, Carrey wants to celebrate
11:26 the upcoming millennium in style. He then completely lets loose in a hilarious burst of excitement.
11:39 This includes jumping into the audience along with getting up close and personal with a few
11:44 people. Just when you think he's done, he heads outside for more craziness.
11:48 The comedian caps off this funny segment by standing on a cab and ripping his shirt off.
11:58 It's hard to top a moment like this, making any other celebration of the new year seem tame.
12:03 "Oh yeah baby! Oh yeah! Woo!"
12:09 Did we forget another funny Jim Carrey interview? Let us know in the comments below.
12:14 "Shoves its food into its mouth and little tiny mouth parts break it apart, right? Exactly.
12:19 That's the move." "Very good."
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