Jim Carrey has explained why he reversed his decision to retire in 2022, which might be due to his new financial condition.

Carrey, 62, has been a comedic stalwart for many years, appearing in films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar, Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show, and The Mask.

His filmography ensured that he would amass a sizable fortune, totaling $300 million, more than enough to support a comfortable lifestyle.

However, he began to slow down his efforts before delivering an unexpected surprise.

Between 2015 and 2022, the actor appeared in only seven major productions before announcing his retirement. Sonic the Hedgehog was his first major studio feature appearance since 2014’s Dumb and Dumber To.

After resuming his role as Dr. Robotnik, he told Access Hollywood during the press tour in 2022 that he was retiring. Yes, probably. I’m being rather serious.”

He said, “It depends. If the angels send me a script written in gold ink that indicates it will be very essential for everyone to see, I might continue, but I’m taking a pause.

“I really like my peaceful life, and I really like putting paint on canvas, and I really love my spiritual life, and I feel like—and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say for the rest of your life—I have enough.

“I have done enough.” “I am enough.” But, strangely, he has acknowledged that, just two years after announcing his decision to leave the profession, he intends to pick up another Sonic picture.

He will reprise his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 alongside Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, and James Marsden.

As for why Carrey has done a significant U-turn, especially after claiming he would only return for a screenplay written in gold pen, he said, “That may have been exaggeration, sure.

“I came back to this world because I had the opportunity to portray a genius, which is quite an accomplishment.” To be honest, I have purchased a lot of goods and am in need of the funds.

Carrey swiftly responded, “At the same time, it had heart, which is why I did it the first time. The piece’s heart has a wonderful quality.”

Unfortunately, Carrey’s present financial predicament looks to be influencing his decision to come out of retirement. Perhaps he gradually depleted his money after buying ‘a lot of goods,’ and now needs to work again to live comfortably.

According to Realtor.com, he is still waiting for a payout from the sale of his Los Angeles property, which has experienced periodic price reductions during his attempts to sell it.

After more than a year and a half, it has dropped from $28.9 million in February 2023 to $19 million.

When he originally offered his house for sale, he told The New York Post that he was eager for a change.

He went on: “For three decades it’s been a sanctuary for me, but I don’t spend a lot of time there now, and I want someone else to enjoy it like I have.”

He is known to enjoy traveling and staying in locations where he owns properties, such as Maui.

These expenses could have resulted in him losing his money. Hopefully, his new picture will allow him to retire peacefully.