Jim Carrey's Marriages and Tragic Relationship History

Jim Carrey, a Canadian-American actor born on January 17, 1962, has been married twice. His first marriage was to Melissa Womer from 1987 until their divorce in 1995, with whom he has one daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, born in 1987.

Carrey and Womer co-parented Jane, ensuring she had a normal upbringing. He then married actress Lauren Holly in 1996, but their marriage lasted less than a year, ending in 1997, partly due to intense media scrutiny.

Carrey was also engaged to Renée Zellweger from 1999 to 2000 and had a long-term relationship with Jenny McCarthy from 2005 to 2010. A significant and tragic chapter in his life involved his relationship with Cathriona White, an Irish makeup artist, who died by suicide in September 2015.

Following her death, a lawsuit was filed against Carrey by White's estranged husband and mother, accusing him of supplying drugs that contributed to her overdose. Carrey counter-sued, claiming extortion, and ultimately, all claims against him were dismissed.