Jim Carrey Finally Finds Buyer for $30 Million L.A. Mansion Amid Money Struggles—After Slashing Price by $10 Million

“The Grinch” star Jim Carrey may have just found the answer to at least some of his recent money struggles after finally landing a buyer for his Los Angeles mansion—albeit at a very discounted price.

Carrey, 62, recently revealed in a very candid interview that he had experienced financial difficulties, admitting that they had become so severe, he had to backtrack on his plans to retire from acting and return to the big screen, explaining that his decision to take on another role was motivated almost entirely by his “need” for money.

At the U.K. premiere of his latest on-screen endeavor, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” in which he reprises his role of the villain Dr. Robotnik, the legendary actor opened up to the Associated Press about why he had chosen to appear in the movie, despite insisting in 2022 that he was preparing to retire for good.

“You know, I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius. Which is a bit of a stretch,” he joked, before adding more seriously: “And, you know, it’s just I bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly.”

He later insisted to Comicbook.com that he had never been certain about his retirement, explaining: “You can’t be definite about these things.

“I said I’d like to retire, but I think I was talking more about ‘power-resting.’ Because as soon as a good idea comes your way or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and stuff, it just — things tend to change.”

Carrey, who once ruled the box office with $20 million-per-movie paychecks, had stated two years earlier that he was being “fairly serious” about his retirement, adding that only a script that was brought to him by “the angels” and was “written in gold ink” would persuade him to sign on for another project.

As it turns out, however, a need for financial stability superseded that desire.

Carrey’s pricey purchases were not the only drain on his coffers, either. In February 2023, he listed his five-bedroom, nine-bathroom Brentwood home for a staggering $28.9 million, only for it to sit on the market without any buyer interest for almost two years.

During that time, the actor, starred in hits like “The Mask,” “Ace Ventura,” and “Liar Liar,” slashed the price of the mansion multiple times, first to $26.5 million, then to $23.95 million, and again to $21.9 million in May 2024.

Finally, in September 2024, he reduced the ask for a final time, changing the price to $19.75 million, an “almighty” discount from his original goal—but one that appears to have done the trick, with Carrey’s property now under pending offer at long last.

Thankfully for Carrey, he still stands to earn a tidy profit on the sale of the home, which is located on a 2-acre lot in one of Los Angeles’ most coveted neighborhoods and cost him just $3.8 million back in 1994, according to Realtor.com records.

During his ownership, the “Bruce Almighty” star made several extensive updates to the property, which boasts a tennis court, waterfall pool, guesthouse, art gallery, yoga space, and a wine cellar.

There is also a massive great room with wide doorways, brick and hardwood floors, and tons of windows and skylights.

A chef’s kitchen, with a center island and a darling bay window, awaits nearby. Meals can be served in the curved breakfast nook or formal dining room, which boasts sleek wood accents.

Six fireplaces in total create a cozy atmosphere.

One particularly striking room is the art deco theater, which showcases a popcorn concession room, mohair fabric walls, and burl wood columns.

Carrey has owned the property for three decades now, having purchased it the same year that he shot to fame while starring in the hit movie “Ace Venture: Pet Detective.” He went on to enjoy further on-screen success in “The Mask” and “Dumb and Dumber,” both of which were released in that same year.

Perhaps it’s no surprise he wanted to treat himself to a new home!

In the years since, the actor has amassed an estimated net worth of around $180 million, according to various reports.