As one of the most popular actors of all time, knowing that Jim Carrey is still a hot topic, especially as an actor, is a nice thing to see. On the one hand, I agree with you when you say that confessing that what he does is for money is commendable since it is a clear example of sincerity.
Although, for those of us who know this humorous actor, we know that there are things he says or answers that may be out of sincerity or may be out of pure sarcasm or a well-placed innuendo. But, as for what you say about this being a sign or synonym for "defeat", while it is true that art is made for love or money, those of us who have been watching the world of entertainment for years We know how to identify well who is there for the love of art and who is there for the money.
And it is clear that Jim Carrey is not one of those who accepts any role just for money (if he were, he would have accepted other offers much more millionaire than industry giants like Disney can easily offer them). And that can be seen with the excellent acting and interpretive work that he has had in this saga of Sonic films, which surely, beyond the money, He does it out of love for the franchise or story he's collaborating on.
In short, Jim Carrey is a clear example that, although anything goes, you have to know well what offers or decisions to make in your career.
Excellent post.
Nobody works for free (and many other actors and actresses must be in the same situation as him), but perhaps because he is a comedian, his "hidden" speech about "bankruptcy" goes unnoticed.
However, the fact is that working just for the money to satisfy financial needs without being able to choose important projects must be frustrating for this type of work.
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