Alex Carson
Did you know Jim Carrey auditioned for Saturday Night Live three separate times and was rejected each time? Did you know that he later returned to the show as both a host and a presidential impersonator?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – A Star is Rejected: The Early Auditions
03:23 – Finding His Color: The ‘In Living Color’ Era
05:41 – Ace Ventura and the Rise to Superstardom
08:20 – Back at 30 Rock: Biden and Beyond
09:42 – Outro
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This video explores Jim Carrey’s complex relationship with Saturday Night Live (SNL), starting with his audition at 18 and his struggles, including a surreal incident involving a potential jumper on an NBC rooftop. Despite his undeniable talent and creativity, Carrey faced repeated rejections from producers who felt he didn’t fit their vision. We also delve into Lorne Michaels’ insights on these auditions and how a simple assumption may have cost SNL a unique comic.
Undeterred, Carrey rose from the stand-up circuit to stardom with roles in In Living Color, Ace Ventura, and The Mask, ultimately returning to SNL as a host and portraying Joe Biden in the 2020 election season. His career became defined not by rejections, but by his achievements on his own terms.
