Jim Carrey is known for making absurd comedic faces. People appreciate his out-of-this-world physical comedy because the actor doesn’t shy away from speaking his mind.
That was something truly evident in the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, where he made quite an impression with his speech. Although many present busted out laughing, there was a deeper meaning to his sarcasm.
The actor and comedian’s scathing roast left quite an impact because it had a meaning that Denzel Washington clearly understood.
Jim Carrey’s Golden Globes Roast Tickled Denzel Washington
In 2016, the Ace Ventura: Pet Detective star appeared as a presenter at the 73rd Golden Globes Awards. Jim Carrey‘s speech at the Golden Globes was sharp. He wittily targeted Hollywood and humorously questioned the value of winning an award. A look at what he said:
“Thank you. I’m two-time Golden Globe winner Jim Carrey. When I go to sleep at night, I’m not just a guy going to sleep. I’m two-time Golden Globe winner Jim Carrey going to some well needed shut-eye. And when I dream, I don’t dream any old dream. No sir.”
Carrey continued, “I dream of being three-time Golden Globe-winning actor Jim Carrey. Because then I would be enough. It would finally be true. And I can stop this terrible search. For what I know ultimately won’t fulfill me.”
As expected, Carrey’s Golden Globes speech scored big points. He cracked jokes, got laughs, and he even managed to make Denzel Washington chuckle. Fans are buzzing with theories about why the Equalizer star found it so funny.
Denzel Washington Grasped Jim Carrey’s Message at Golden Globes
On Washington’s reaction, a fan said (in a video posted by CrazyMirian on YouTube), “Denzel caught it from jump street.” While another fan wrote, “It’s cause Denzel was one of the few in the audience that night that really understood what Jim was getting at. He understood the satire and he appreciated it.”
Denzel Washington prioritizes his passion for acting over seeking validation from Hollywood or the media. In an interview with The New York Times, he said:
“Hollywood is a street. I live in Los Angeles. I don’t live in Hollywood. I don’t know what Hollywood thinks. It’s not like it’s a bunch of people who get together on Tuesdays.”
Like others in the industry, Washington too, understood Carrey’s message at the Golden Globes. The 68-year-old himself has expressed indifference towards Hollywood’s opinions in the past. So, Carrey’s comments kind of made sense to him.
