During the mid-90s, Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp had turned into household names. Carrey, was shockingly turned down by SNL as a teen but clearly, it did not deter his career one bit. These days, Carrey's best days are behind him, as the actor basically stated that he's retired.As for Depp, his career took a different turn, with his ongoing court battle. Let's make light of his current situation and look back at a great moment that took place in 1995, when Carrey surprised Depp and the two met for the first time.
What Happened Between Jim Carrey And Johnny Depp?
Back in the '90s, there weren't many bigger stars than Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp, as the two actors were at the top of their games.
Sadly for fans, there work never intertwined in the same film, though Carrey was offered certain roles that Depp would later take on, the most notable was 'Pirates of the Caribbean' taking on the iconic role of Jack Sparrow.
Fast-forward to today and things are very different. Johnny Depp stepped aside from acting, currently in the midst of an ongoing court case alongside ex-Amber Heard.
As for Jim Carrey, it appears as though his acting career is done with, at least for now.
"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."
"I really like my quiet life and I really like putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life and I feel like, and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists--I have enough. I've done enough. I am enough."
Carrey further stated that he'll still be around, but just doing different things.
Although their circumstances are different these days, it is still interesting to go back in time and see how the two major Hollywood stars reacted to meeting one another.
Johnny Depp Was Starstruck By Jim Carrey When They First Met In '95
The special moment took place in 1995, which was arguably the prime of Jim Carrey's Hollywood fame. During the moment, Johnny Depp was in the midst of conducting an interview, promoting his film at the time, 'Nick of Time'. The interview was completely pause when Jim Carrey made a visit. Johnny Depp was noticeable starstruck during the moment, which is really hard to believe today.
"I heard he was here, I was searching for him," Depp stated.
"He's taking the secret entrances and stuff, I'm just going in the lobby and saying, love me," Carrey hilariously responds.
The interviewer would ask Carrey if his attention method worked - only for Depp to intervene and say, "well, they love you, and I love you," only to be met by a warm embrace by Carrey.
It was trutfully a great and genuine moment between the two stars. It was viewed by over one millions fans and of course, they had a lot to say about the encounter.
What Did The Fans Think Of Carrey And Depp's First Encounter
As one might imagine, fans completely ate the moment up. The comment section discussed Carrey being at the height of his fame, and how Johnny was one the cusp of becoming a massive star.
"This is when Jim rules the Hollywood. Even the great Johnny Depp has a highest respect for him."
"This was the time when jim was the biggest superstar in the world and johnny was an emerging one."
"They are both awkward in a two different ways, Its simply a perfect match of awkward."
"I count the hours until Jim Carrey and Johnny Depp will do a movie together."
"I love you. I do." *Grabs arm* I'm dying LOL Two of the best actors ever."
"So cute is Johnny Depp's reaction to when he sees Jim Carrey, and when he tells Jim that he loves him, it killed me."
A great moment and one fans can rewatch for a very long time. Unfortunately, looking at the current state of both of their careers, it doesn't seem like they'll ever be appearing in the same project together.