Jim Carrey remembers one of his former directors.
The actor and comedian paid tribute to The Mask director Chuck Russell, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74.
“I was honored to work with Chuck Russell, who created a lively, childlike atmosphere of wonder and camaraderie on set during the filming of ‘The Mask,'” Carrey said in a statement obtained by Page Six.
“The entire cast and crew were moved and inspired by his playfulness,” he continued. “We have all been blessed over the years with that vibrant, timeless moment.”
Carey concluded her statement by thanking Russell and saying she considered “The Mask” to be “one of the jewels of[his]creative life.”
Russell died on June 22 in San Diego, his wife Ania confirmed to the New York Times.
He is best known for directing A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 (1987), The Blob (1988), Eraser (1996), and The Scorpion King (2002).
He served as the scriptwriter, director, and producer for his latest film, “2024”.
“The Mask,” released in 1994, was a memorable hit for Carrey, who also starred in “Ace Ventura” and “Dumb and Dumber,” both released in the same year.
The film follows a down-on-his-luck banker named Stanley Ipkiss, played by Carrey, who dons a mysterious mask and becomes the mischievous green-faced The Mask.
Cameron Diaz also stars as Tina Carlyle, the girlfriend of Dorian Tyrell (Peter Green), a mafia leader who falls in love with Stanley.
Carrey has largely stayed out of the Hollywood spotlight in recent years, appearing as himself in the 2025 documentary Starling Dick Van Dyke and lending his voice to the film Sonic the Hedgehog.
