Several years ago, Jim Carrey revealed that Tommy Lee Jones did not particularly appreciate his acting skills and was quite candid about sharing his feelings.
Their paths crossed during the production of the 1995 film “Batman Forever,” in which Carrey portrayed the enigmatic character of the Riddler.
Just before Carrey was set to film one of the pivotal scenes of the movie alongside Jones, who played the dual role of Harvey Dent and his villainous alter ego, Two-Face, an unexpected encounter occurred.
The two actors happened to run into each other at a restaurant, setting the stage for what would be a memorable incident in their professional relationship.
Their interaction at that moment was likely filled with tension, given the previous remarks Jones had made about Carrey’s performance style.
Jim Carrey appeared as the Joker in Batman Forever. (Image: Getty)
During an appearance on the Norm Macdonald Live show in 2017, Carrey said the maitre de pointed out the No Country For Old Men actor, now 78, having dinner in the corner.
“I went over, and I said, ‘Hey Tommy, how are you doing?’ and the blood just drained from his face, and he got up shaking – he must have been in mid-kill-me fantasy or something like that,” he said.
“And he went to hug me, and he said, ‘I hate you. I really don’t like you’. And I said, ‘What’s the problem?’ and pulled up a chair, which probably wasn’t smart.
“And he said, ‘I cannot sanction your buffoonery’.”
Jim Carrey starred alongside Tommy Lee Jones. (Image: Getty)
After initially not understanding the issue, Carrey reckoned: “I was the star, and that was the problem. He’s a phenomenal actor, though. I still love him.”
In an interview with ScreenSlam, Tommy Lee Jones expressed his thoughts on the film he starred in, describing both the movie and its director, Joel Schumacher, as “excellent”.
This statement stands out, especially considering that Jones has never publicly addressed any supposed dislike he may have had for his co-star, Carrey.
Reflecting on the original Batman film, which featured Val Kilmer in the titular role, Jones remarked, “When there is a significant amount of technology involved in filmmaking, it’s crucial for actors to adapt and collaborate effectively with those technological elements.
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“Our job is not only to perform but to integrate seamlessly with the visual and technical aspects that bring a story to life.”
Either use it or be used by it, whatever is called for. So, some movies are more technological than others, and your job is to do the right thing so you can understand it and identify it.”
While Jones rated the film, it seems a newer audience on Rotten Tomatoes was not as impressed, scoring it 33 per cent.