An old clip of legendary actor Jim Carrey before his rise to fame has left fans stunned - and they're all saying the same thing. Before becoming a Hollywood icon and bagging two Golden Globes, Carrey can be seen in a video where he's honing his craft on the comedy scene. With blockbuster hits like Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective under his belt, as well as a recent stint in the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, Carrey’s early impressions have got fans excited — especially one standout part.
An upload to the r/OldSchoolCool Reddit page said: "Jim Carrey was a handsome bloke when he was just starting out in the 1980s.". Admirers are marvelling at Carrey’s chameleonic abilities. One fan marvelled: "It's unreal how he can just transform his face like that, it's uncanny. I wonder if someone could poke and prod him scientifically to see if he really does have more mobile facial muscles.". Another chimed in with: "I knew he was a upcoming star when he was on Living Color. Loved all the characters in the show.".
A third fan lauded Carrey's early impressions, and mused that they paved the way for one of his most iconic roles, stating: "I feel like The Mask was something that came in pre-built with this dude.". Yet another pointed out: "Given he can make the actual Grinch face even without the make-up... yeah, this tracks." One fan gushed on social media: "He's been entertaining himself the whole time - it's not always for us. That's impressive - the range is massive.".
Others shared their gratitude that Carrey rocketed to fame quickly, with one admirer writing: "An absolute super talent. Keenan Ivory Wayans hit the jackpot getting him on In Living Color. Aside from his comedy, he could act too. If anything his comedic image may have held him back from getting certain roles.". Another fondly recalled an early stand-up gig of Carrey that showcased his unique flair. They wrote: "I remember watching his standup on HBO Young Comedians and the like back in the day. He really was in a world of his own." Another added: "Dude has had me cracking ribs for nearly 40 years. Comedy legend.".
A fan paid tribute to Carrey's commitment by pointing out: "He talked about how he spent hours in the mirror when he was younger. Learning to control the muscles on his face. This shows it. He has amazing face muscle control.". Someone even linked Carrey's comedic prowess with his appearance, adding: "In order to pull off all those impressions, you need a proportional, attractive face. Because most of these dudes have somewhat conventional features.
