Jim Carrey made headlines for an uncomfortable joke he directed at Margot Robbie during their joint appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
he comment, which seemed to attribute Robbie's success to her appearance, sparked significant backlash from viewers who expressed their displeasure on social media platforms, criticizing the renowned Ace Ventura actor for his remarks.
The episode, which aired in 2020, featured both Carrey and Robbie alongside Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith.
Initially, Carrey's comment appeared to be a compliment towards the Australian actress, but the tone quickly shifted as he implied that Robbie's achievements in the industry were primarily due to her looks.
Addressing Robbie, Carrey remarked, "You're really something, Margot Robbie. It's incredible you got as far as you have with your obvious physical disadvantages."
He added, "That's pure talent there. That's a talent override there," seemingly trying to frame his comment as a jest about her attractiveness being a 'disadvantage.'
While Robbie responded to Carrey's comment with laughter, the reaction from the audience at home was decidedly different.
Many viewers were upset by Carrey's remark and took to various social media platforms to voice their concerns and disappointment.
One social media user expressed their frustration, stating, "Did Jim Carrey just tell Margot Robbie she's got where she is because of her looks? Can't stand the man tbh."
Another echoed this sentiment, questioning, "Did anyone else think Jim Carrey comment about Margot Robbie on The Graham Norton Show was not okay. She's an amazing actress and now a successful producer, had it been a male actor in her seat I doubt Jim Carrey would have commented on their 'obvious physical disadvantages'."
Further criticism came from another viewer who remarked, "Did Jim Carrey seriously insinuate that Margot Robbie only got where she is because of her looks? She's only a bloody Oscar nominee! I thought we were past this people."
A fourth individual commented, "Jimmy is the ultimate unfunny creep."
Despite the awkward moment, many praised Robbie for handling the situation with grace and class, with one viewer saying, "Shameful moment. I cringed but Margot handled the idiot with grace and poise!"
Robbie's talent has been recognized with two Oscar nominations, one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress, underscoring her prowess beyond mere physical appearance.
Since the incident, Robbie's career has continued to flourish, with leading roles in major films such as Barbie and Babylon.
Her performance in Barbie earned her nominations for Best Performance by a Female Actor at the Golden Globes, as well as Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards and the BAFTAs, demonstrating her continued success and talent in the industry.
Additionally, Barbie has received eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, showcasing the film's broad acclaim and Robbie's significant contribution to its success.
Regardless of Carrey's intention with his joke, Robbie's achievements and recognition in the film industry speak volumes about her talent and hard work.