Jim Carrey is one of the most popular Hollywood actors during the 90s. He is a comedian, screenwriter, producer and impressionist. Carrey gained popularity through movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, The Mask and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.
Carrey did not start big. From Canada, he moved to Hollywood to try his luck as an actor. He struggled and did not achieve immediate success. He would often use visualization techniques just to get work. He even wrote himself a check for “acting services rendered” amounting to $10,000,000. He placed the check in his wallet and after seven years, it became a reality. He received $10,000,000 for his role in Dumb and Dumber.