Jim Carrey’s ex fianceé ended her own life during the pair’s relationship, with Cathriona’s mother going on to file a lawsuit against the Hollywood star for wrongful death
The mother of Jim Carrey’s ex Cathriona White has spoken out about the star reviving his career, after the heartbroken mother blamed him for her daughter’s suicide.
Carrey, who announced his retirement from Hollywood in 2022, is starring in the upcoming third Sonic movie, in which he will play mad scientist Dr Robotnik. The 62-year-old has had roles in the likes of The Mask, Liar Liar, Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura, and The Grinch, at one point being one of the best-paid actors ever.
Despite previously confirming Sonic 2 would be his last ever movie, he came out of retirement for the new film, that also features Keanu Reeves. In a red carpet interview, Carrey told reporters that he ‘needs the money’, adding that he’d “bought a lot of stuff”.
Speaking to the Associated Press, he said: “I came back to this universe ’cause, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch, and it’s just… it’s just… I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.” Carrey added: “At the same time, it had heart, and that’s why I did it the first time. There was something beautiful about the heart of the piece. I hope it will bring families together and cure several diseases.”
But one person who has no sympathy for Carrey’s financial situation, after it was also revealed he dropped the asking price for his LA mansion by $10 million, is his ex girlfriend’s mother Brigid Sweetman. Her daughter Cathriona White, a make up artist, was involved in a relationship with Carrey, but her life ended tragically when she intentionally overdosed on sleeping pills.
She and her husband Mark Burton took legal action against Carrey in 2016, but the wrongful death lawsuit against him was thrown out. Cathriona’s parents claimed she took her own life after she was infected with STDs. Speaking to the Mail, Brigid said: “I have nothing good to say about him and do not even want to say his name. My heart is still broken over Cathriona.”
She added: “I have heard what he said about needing the money, and I do not care. If he is broke, I don’t care one bit. I have never spoken to him and never want to speak to him. Since Cathriona’s death it has been the worst years.”
After Cathriona and Carrey’s chaotic three-year relationship came to an end, the Tipperary native tragically overdosed on prescription painkillers. Carrey was a pallbearer at her funeral. Following Cathriona’s death, he stepped away from the limelight.
Speaking to Access Hollywood in 2022, Carrey remarked: “Well, I’m retiring. Yeah, probably. I’m being fairly serious It depends. If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I’m taking a break.”
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