Jim Carrey announced his retirement because he needed money.

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Jim Carrey once said he would return to acting if “An angel brought a script written in gold ink.” Two years later, Carrey returned to filmmaking because he “Need money”

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In 2022, ahead of the release of “Sonic 2,” Carrey announced he would be taking a break from acting and revealed the only thing that would bring him back.

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“I’m retiring. So, yeah, I’m pretty serious,” Carrey said. Reach Hollywood At the time, “It depends. If the angels brought a chapter written in gold ink that tells me it must be very important for people to see. I might just keep walking down the road. But I want to take a break first.”

Jim Carrey is ‘pretty serious’ about retiring from acting

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Premiere of Jim Carrey's Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Jim Carrey joked that he came back from retirement because he “Need money” (Getty Images)

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He continued: “I really like my quiet life. And I really like painting on canvas. And I really love my spiritual life. And I feel like — and this is something you probably haven’t heard other famous people say in as long as there’s been time — I’ve had enough. I’ve done enough.

Now, Carrey reprises his role as the evil Dr. Robotnik in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” which opens in theaters December 1, 2019.

“I came back to this universe because I got to play a genius. Which is a bit of a stretch. And you know, I bought a lot of things and I really need the money.”

—Jim Carrey

During the film’s premiere in London on December 1, 10, AP Entertainment Bringing up Carrey’s previous statement about retirement.

“You said in a previous interview that you would come back if you had roles written in gold ink written by angels,” the outlet told the actress.

“That might be an exaggeration,” Carrey replied with a laugh. “I came back to this universe because I got to play a genius. Which is a bit of a stretch. And you know, I bought a lot of things and I really need the money.”

Jim Carrey announces retirement in 2022 (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Before stepping out of the spotlight and away from the media Carrey has been on a press tour to promote the second “Sonic” film.

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In March 2022, Carrey criticized viewers at the 94th Academy Awards for giving the awards Will Smith with a standing ovation during his acceptance speech for Best Actor After he slammed Chris Rock on center stage around the world.

The Liar Liar star told Gayle King on CBS Mornings about that Oscar moment: “I feel bad I felt bad from the standing ovation.” King noted that Carrey’s appearance on “Morning” was booked well in advance of the incident.

Will Smith performs on stage at the Oscars on March 27, 2022 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, meeting Chris Rock on stage. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

“I feel like Hollywood is just a spineless bunch. And it felt like, ‘Oh, this is a really strong indication. That we’re not a cool club anymore,’” Carrey added.

Smith broke down in tears while accepting the honor for his role in “King Richard,” in which he played Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams. Carrey said: Myth should have been escorted from the crime scene because of his actions.

King questioned Carrey about Rock’s decision not to prosecute the “Ali” star for the actual slap. And from Carrey’s point of view Rock doesn’t want it. The “required hassle” that comes with filing a police report with Subsequent media attacks But Carrey added that if he were in Rock’s position, Expensive litigation would likely occur quickly.

“I announced this morning that I am suing Will for $200 million because that video will be there forever,” Carrey said. “It will spread everywhere. You know, that disrespect will last for a long time. If you want to yell from the audience and disagree or voice your disagreement or say something on Twitter or whatever – you don’t have the right to. Walk up on stage and slap someone in the face for those words.”

Jim Carrey shares his thoughts on Will Smith’s famous slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

King said the moment was “intense” which Carrey steadfastly pushed back on, explaining, “It didn’t escalate. It happened unconsciously because something was irritating within him. And I wish him nothing but the best, I really do.”

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“I don’t have anything against Will Smith. He’s done a lot of good things, but it wasn’t a good time,” Carrey lamented. “It affected everyone’s bright moments last night. A lot of people worked very hard to get to that place. And to have a bright time and are rewarded for the hard work they put in.”

Carrey seems most disappointed by that fact. “Going through everything you go through when you’re nominated for an Oscar is not difficult,” and he felt Smith hijacked that moment to confront Rock personally.