“I was looking to do something that was really unacceptable”: Jim Carrey Wanted Fans to Hate Him in Ace Ventura, Claimed He Took Inspiration from Anthony Hopkins to Make His Role Interesting 

Jim Carrey, the Canadian-American actor and comedian, is known for his distinctive style of acting, which is characterized by an unmistakable chaotic energy that drives most of his performances. Carrey is best known for his iconic runs as Ace Ventura in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and his roles in cult comedies from the 1990s like Dumb and Dumber. He ruled that time period with his distinct energy and rose to become one of the greatest comic actors of his era.  Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, a ridiculous, outrageously silly, completely absurd comedy drama that became a hit, showed that Carrey wasn't