Jim Carrey, the Canadian-American actor-comedian, whose highly energetic slapstick comedy and rubbery facial expressions have entertained the masses for over three decades, has returned to the headlines for his recent achievement. Besides his recent honorary prize at the 51st César Awards at L'Olympia in Paris on February 26, 2026, the 64-year-old actor turned heads with his lady love, Min Ah, whom he officially introduced as his "sublime companion" and declared his love for her.
After receiving the honorary prize for his lasting impact as “one of the most original voices in modern cinema," Carrey won hearts by delivering the speech entirely in French, comparing acting to sculpture. The actor said, "Each character you play is like clay in the sculptor's hands, which you shape to your heart's desire.”
However, it was his heartfelt declaration of love for Min Ah that truly moved fans and colleagues alike, many of whom are happy to see the actor find peace and companionship after decades marked by heartbreak, high-profile divorces, and profound personal tragedy.
Who was Jim Carrey's first wife? Inside his marriage to Melissa Womer
Jim Carrey not only endured a difficult childhood and a challenging climb to fame, but his love life has also brought him profound heartbreak. While divorces are never easy, his first divorce hit him especially hard, leaving a lasting impression in the years that followed. The actor had fallen deeply in love with Melissa Womer, an actress and Comedy Store waitress, whom he married in 1987. In September of the same year, the couple welcomed their daughter, Jane Erin Carrey.
Melissa Womer knew Carry long before he became a Hollywood powerhouse and made only USD 150 a week. The actor has often credited her for standing as a rock through his struggling stand-up years, giving him the support he needed to stick to his ambition. However, as his career exploded in the early 1990s with hits like The Mask and Ace Ventura, their relationship reportedly grew strained, and they eventually divorced in 1995. In later interviews, Womer revealed that she was left blindsided by the split, suggesting that Carrey's fame eventually changed the dynamic of their once seemingly unbreakable relationship.
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Jim Carrey's marriage to his second wife, Lauren Holly, was short-lived
The split from Melissa Womer had left a lasting scar on his life, but he gave love a second chance not long after the divorce was finalised. This time, he fell in love with his actress Lauren Holly, whom he reportedly met during the auditioning of Dumb and Dumber. While many assumed an infidelity angle, given the timeline of their relationship, the Batman Forever star mentioned that he and Womer had long been separated when he met Holly.
Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly tied the knot in September 1996, and both spoke fondly of each other at that time. However, their whirlwind romance was short-lived. Less than a year after their marriage, Holly filed for a divorce in 1997. The actress later revealed that intense paparazzi pressure and lack of privacy had disturbed their stability early on in the marriage.
Inside Jim Carrey's tragic love story with Cathriona White
Carrey's most devastating chapter came with his long-time partner, Cathriona White. The Irish makeup artist had been involved in an on-and-off relationship for several years, reportedly between 2012 and 2015. Cathriona White committed suicide in 2015, allegedly from a drug overdose. A suicide note was discovered from her house afterward, where the late artist had left an apology addressed to Carrey, who had split days before her passing. White's death shook the actor deeply. After her passing, Carrey released an emotional statement, writing:
"I am shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of my sweet Cathriona. She was a truly kind and delicate Irish flower, too sensitive for this soil, to whom loving and being loved was all that sparkled."
However, the tragedy escalated when Cathriona White’s estranged husband and mother filed wrongful death lawsuits against Carrey in 2016, alleging he had supplied the prescription drugs she used. The actor strongly denied the claims, calling them an attempt to exploit a heartbreaking situation. The lawsuits were dismissed in 2018.
Who is Jim Carrey's new companion, Min Ah?
Min Ah has largely stayed out of the public eye despite being in a relationship with one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars. Unlike the Bruce Almighty star, whose life often captures the spotlight, Min Ah maintains a relatively private life. She is reportedly from Los Angeles and works as both an artist and an actress.
Carrey and Min Ah were first publicly linked in February 2022, when they were spotted leaving a charity comedy show hosted by Judd Apatow at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles. At the time, some outlets identified her as “Minzi,” while more recent reports in 2026 have referred to her as Min Ah, suggesting she may go by both names. It wasn't until this week that Carrey officially confirmed his romance on February 26, 2026. During his acceptance speech for the Honorary César Award, he called her his "sublime companion" and publicly declared his love, saying, "I love you, Min Ah." Minzi was seen sitting in the audience with Carrey's daughter, Jane, and his grandson, Jackson.
Today, at 64, Jim Carrey appears more spiritually grounded with Min Ah by his side. And we hope that this chapter finally brings him a non-chaotic calm and peace.
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