Jim Carrey Became a Joyful Grandpa to His Grandkid at $28M Home – As a Kid He Was Homeless & Worked as a Janitor
Most people have no idea that the comedian was homeless at some point. His family had to live in their car. Now, the actor has amassed a net worth of over $150 million, which is why it’s so hard to imagine his tough roots and how he overcame those struggles.
The Canadian native is not the only North American who has had to live in their car. It’s a sad reality for many people, but it’s hard to imagine how anyone could rise from that to become one of the most celebrated people in the world.
Things weren’t always like that, though. His father, Percy, had a job as an accountant, and his family was considered “lower middle class.” However, Percy lost his career, and things spiraled from there. At 15, Carrey started to work as a janitor with his brother to help support their family.
His family owned a Volkswagen van, and they all had to sleep there once his parents lost their house. They had to move the van through trailer parks and campgrounds. At one point, a family member let them use their yard to set up a tent.
Aside from janitorial work, the actor and his older brother were security guards at a tire factory, where his father also found a job. However, the pay was not nearly enough to get their family out of that situation.
Before their lives spiraled, Jim was a top student, but the long shifts affected his grades and self-esteem. He was known already for his outgoing personality and bravery. Sadly, the actor had to drop out of high school at 16 to continue working.
