Explaining a Movie on Instagram: "@explainingamovie teaches you something new about movies everyday! Jim Carrey brought his signature improvisational energy to nearly every scene, including the famous elevator moment with actress Krista Allen. In this scene, Carrey’s character, Fletcher Reede, is compelled by the magical truth-telling curse to comment on Allen’s character’s breast augmentation, creating one of the film’s most awkwardly hilarious exchanges. Much of the humor came from Carrey’s ab

History Photographed on Instagram: "In 1980, a young and then-unknown comedian named Jim Carrey auditioned for Saturday Night Live. ⁠ ⁠ While his exceptional talent was apparent during the tryout, he was not chosen to join the cast. ⁠ ⁠ His audition tape has since gained legendary status in comedy circles, with many looking back at the decision as a major misstep for the show.⁠ ⁠ Credit: @nbcsnl"

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Purely History on Instagram: "Released in 1994, The Mask is a comedy film starring Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, a shy bank clerk whose life changes after discovering a mysterious wooden mask. When he puts it on, he transforms into a wild, cartoonish alter ego with superhuman powers and boundless confidence. The movie blends slapstick humor with groundbreaking visual effects that brought comic book-style animation to life. Cameron Diaz made her film debut as Tina Carlyle, Stanley’s love interest