No wonder why he seemed so angry as the Grinch. It was probably authentic lol

You know smoking a cigarette beating himself in the leg and eating everything in sight actually sounds exactly like the Grinch

Literally no one else could pull off this role but Jim Carrey

He NAILED the role. Might be the greatest performance of his career. Especially considering the circumstances he was under.

Never understood why some people don't like this guy, he is a riot and an amazing genuine good person!

For one of those days of shooting, Ron Howard spent the whole day dressed up in full Grinch makeup to get an idea of what he was putting Jim through. Now that’s what you call a good director.

Jude seems facinated about Jim, like he idiolize him :)

Bruh now that's an amazing actor! Thanks for making my childhood so memorable Jim Carrey.

I love how genuinely interested Jude Law is

The things that actors go through to entertain people. I couldn't imagine having to go through that.

People say they hate Jim carey, but I bet he could make anyone laugh in person.

Jude law fascinated by everything Jim says is me.

Jim's CIA advice is actually very good. When I wake from a nightmare, instead of laying there still traumatised I would get up to get something to eat etc. to break my thought cycle. So I'm taking more of these tips onboard!

*_"You know what got me through it? The paycheck."_* Fixed.

Gotta love Jim Carrey! LEGEND.

Thank you Mr. Carrey for giving us the greatest Christmas movie of human history

Jim did such a fantastic job on the Grinch. I can imagine him going through hours of torture.

I just rewatched it and based on his caliber as an actor, I can see why, at face value, folks might not see this as a top performance for him BUT knowing that this was over 2 decades ago when no leading role had been "monster make up" since The Fly, Jim being able to provide a performance that was engaging for kids is truly a testament to his stamina as a performer and I think he did rely on a lot of muscles/skills he honed doing standup and I think that's why the performance is the way it is. I know that had this film been attempted with our current updates to special effects make up and such - speed and conform wise - Jim might then have been able to give a more layered performance. But damn, I can see why he would never want to do a project like that again.

800 hours total of makeup!! Thats way too intense for me. But I guess when your paid 20,000,000 for a 6 month job, it makes it a bit easier.

i am so super appreciative of Jim Carrey, i was getting abused at a very young age and the Grinch was my favorite movie and escape from it. i have fond memories of watching it over and over. excellent movie. i hope he’s reminded every day how much his work has lifted so many people’s spirits.

One more Ace Ventura... just give us one more, please...

dude went through torture to make millions of people around the world love the grinch movie. respect is not expected, it is earned.

The god damn pen is blue!

Poor Jim :') but he's amazing and no one could have played the grinch better :)

WOW!!! 100 times in that grinch makeup?!?! I absolutely love Jim Carrey and the movie but, I have a whole new respect for him and that movie!! OMG!

Worth every minute of makeup to create that classic. It's incredible to go back to The Grinch now - that perfect oasis of early-2000s cinema where we still had 90% practical effects, makeup, sets, etc with a just bit of CGI to fill in the gaps. Timeless stuff.

"Who Taught CIA operatives how to endure torture. Thats how I got through the Grinch" Thats how I got through the Grinch too...

Man, when he said “It’s for the kids” that’s was so sweet from his part

The thought of Jim Carrey being mad as hell while in full Grinch makeup and costume and putting his foot through a wall makes me smile

"Not the CIA operative....the beegees."

Jim Carrey brought so much laughter and joy in my household, I love this man. He is up there with Robin Williams in my book.

8 hours is a good night's sleep... If it was me I would try to get both things done at the same time...

Bee Gees got him thru it. Nice!! Music is a healer.

He deserves an oscar for that movie and I don't care if people don't agree he is one of the greatest actors ever!!!

Thank you, Jim. The Grinch movie was the first Christmas present I ever remember asking for and receiving, and I got it from my beloved grandmother who soon after passed away. I grew up watching it so often that I now likely know most of the dialogue. It's an incredibly nostalgic movie, and I'm so grateful that you stuck through it all for us.

I am so glad Jim withstood all of that torture because The Grinch Is one of my all time favorite movies!

Knowing that he was miserable the whole time makes me appreciate the movie even more.

Jim Carrey is honestly one of my favorite actors ever. The Mask, Ace Ventura, The Truman Show, Dumb and Dumber, Eternal Sunshine, Cable Guy, Liar Liar, and Batman Forever was all I ever watched on VHS whenever I'd visit my dad.

“It’s for the kids, it’s for the kids...”

It might had been torture, but he did such a good job. It's one of my favorite holiday movie.

I didn't know that he had to go through all this for that role, and he did it for us

As a kid who grew up with this movie, I thank you Jim for enduring that torture as it’s one of my favorite movies.

I just love how Graham Norton interviews everyone is so at ease and you get to see the goofy normal sides to actors that normally you would never get to see. X

It really sucks it was like that for him but I’m so thankful he did it cause it’s my favorite to watch every Christmas

I knew the costume times were long but had no idea it was that intense! Thanks Jim for enduring that, its become a tradition that I have to watch this every year. Just finished watching it actually haha

"Stayin Alive" had a whole other meaning for Jim

Ron Howard also called up Don Knotts, one of Jim Carrey’s favorite actors, to hang out on the set for a day and chat with him. Ron was always considerate like that. 😁

The older I get the more I understand why the Grinch isolated himself on a mountain with a dog.

I'm just picturing The Grinch storming off to his trailer, then a green leg smashing through a wall

"The BeeGees helped me through it." Good man Jim Carrey hahaha.

i almost burst out laughing during an exam because i was reading what i had written with jim carrey's voice in my head (i can change the voices in my head to other people, please say others can do this) and he said 'Alrighty Then' at the end, it was hilarious

Even the makeup artist quit during filming. He sought mental health therapy. He knew how painful it was for Jim and it destroyed him seeing Carrey pretty much dread sitting through application, see the shift into madness over it, and know he was part of the cause and he helpless in it. He only came back after Carrey received training and Ron Howard agreed to help him with his green card. The movie was brutal for both of Carrey and his makeup team.

I love him all his movies make me laugh, especially the mask that one was his best one ever

SO LOUD THE MUSIC IN THE END, PLEASE STOOOOOP

This was a very interesting fact to learn. Goes to show how far actors often go in preparing for roles, and it's amazing how Jim Carrey never broke character once during the film with all that make-up on his face.

People say actors have it easy I can’t imagine how much energy it took for him to do the grinch and even the mask it’s crazy how much he puts into his characters

The first and last time that I cried with laughter watching a comedy was with "Liar, liar". Jim Carrey is absolutely funny and I'll never understand people who think otherwise

What a treasure. He's been through some tough stuff. I hope he's in a good place mentally.

So much respect for actors who have to endure so much stuff like this for a role. It sounds incredibly difficult

Shout out to Jude Law for showing ABSOLUTE respect to Jim to what he went through

He makes me laugh and in tears

legend.

Jim Carrey always rocks, he certainly knows how to explain a situation / story :D

I don't understand why, ppl don't like him. He's funny in a different why that genuinely helps when I'm moody. Lol I love Jim

I must admit I think Graham’s format makes the actors be more themselves than some caricature that they’re known for and I think it’s great seeing some of those layers peeled away and seeing James Carrey instead of what we all know that Jim Carrey became.

God he's aged a lot since I last saw him, but then I haven't really seen him in movies for a while.

Jim Carrey should definitely be the first person sitting on that couch, comedic genius and one of the greatest actors of the past 20 years.

I don't get the grinch hate. It's pretty good.

Wow. Thank you Jim!!!!! We all love that movie, your performance is unforgettable!!!!!

I just realized it's a small Lemony Snicket reunion with Jude and Jim

That movie is a comedic masterclass from Jim Carrey. No one else could have played that role that well

The makeup in that movie looks incredible. Totally worth it. It is a Christmas classic now because of his performance and the set/costume/makeup designs.

SO Jim Carrey is Willem Dafoe now?

"it's for the kids it's for the kids it's for the kids".... i love Jim Carrey

The Grinch is one of the most underrated movies ever. The acting was seriously amazing. Scary, even.

"HUHHH!...could you give me a light?...HUHHH!!!" This is why I love you Jim

He almost quit ? Wow, so sorry Jim that you went through all that for the kids..and u know what the movie was the boom and it made history to Christmas…was fun, and brings laughter to our kids when watching it…oh my nephews and nieces really love the Grinch movie..they watched it more than 2 in a week…🥂❤️❤️❤️

actor that helped me during my tough times. i loved him in the yes man. that movie truely inspired me

Thank you Jim Carrey for going through that torture because nobody else could've played that character but you💗

Absolutely iconic after all these years Jim carry as the Grinch still the most fun , relatable and emotional film ever. Always cheer me up..

Him just sitting there and talking was funny XD

According to the behind the scenes documentary on the dvd, Carrey says that it was like being buried alive and that you could even hit him with a baseball bat and he'd be all "Good morning, nice to see you". I believe him 100%.

The next time you're tortured, just turn the TV on, smoke, and listen to How Deep Is Your Love. Noted.

The man who can play ANY role Happy to be blessed to see the work of this genius

Jim is a Gem haha 😄 I don't think people don't like "him" I think they got tired of the "type casting" (playing the same role) but he broke out if it later on intentionally and hes a genuine great actor and nice dude. Hope he does more movies!

I love how Jude looks at him

I feel like footage of Jims Grinch smoking, rocking back and forth, and punching himself, while the Bee Gees play in the background would have fit the character so well

ugh... my favorite man on earth. thank you jim!! from the bottom of my heart... this movie was my entire joy when i was little, still is to this day.

Foi uns dos seus melhores trabalho o Grinch, sou fã dos seus trabalhos, seus posicionamentos e sua personalidade única. Você e Guilherme Briggs te dublando é perfeito!!

"you know what got me through it? The BeeGees" I understand, Jim. I got through 2020 partly with the Talking Heads and blowing bubblegum bubbles.

I love how Jude Law is hangin on his every word, im a huge Jim Carrey fan and i have a son who gets overwhelmed so i show him this video, and he really connects with Jim

"It's for the kids... It's for the kids..." So sweet!

the bee gees got me through Nam

Confirmed: Act like the Grinch to survive torture

Truly love this man!!!! He is the greatest comedic actor of our time!!!!

Makes sense the CIA would train him for Grinch acting. Both tasks involve breaking into other peoples houses and out without notiice.

Jim carrey is amazing and so funny always loved him

For the kids ... I'm not a kid and I adore the Grinch it was for us all !

Jim was my favorite Grinch. Like he didn’t even have to try. He could be mad then happy in 5 seconds. I said how the heck does he do that. It is just natural for him to change moods. 💙💙

Jimmy Carrey is literally a legend, I love him 🥰😜