Jim Carrey Faces Backlash Over Alleged ‘s–ual Assault’ on Alicia Silverstone at Awards Show

Amid the aftermath of Will Smith's altercation with Chris Rock at the recent Academy Awards, Jim Carrey has found himself in hot water after old videos resurfaced showing him allegedly ‘s–ually assaulting' Alicia Silverstone at a 1997 awards show.

In response to Smith's on-stage actions, Carrey criticized the audience for applauding the actor, calling out what he perceived as hypocrisy.

The incident has reignited scrutiny over Carrey's past behavior towards both Silverstone and Smith during the awards ceremony.

Carrey, now 60 years old, publicly expressed his disgust at the standing ovation given to Smith following his Best Actor win, which occurred shortly after Smith struck Rock on stage.

He questioned the lack of repercussions for Smith's actions, suggesting that Smith should have been removed from the event.

However, fans quickly pointed out Carrey's own controversial behavior captured in the resurfaced footage from the 1997 MTV Movie Awards.

The clips from the awards show depict Carrey forcibly kissing Silverstone, who was 20 years old at the time, as she appeared visibly uncomfortable.

Additionally, another video shows Carrey attempting to kiss Smith, then 28, in a manner that many have deemed inappropriate.

Social media users have condemned Carrey's actions, labeling him a ‘hypocrite' for condemning Smith while facing his own misconduct allegations from the same event.

Following his CBS interview criticizing Hollywood's response to Smith's behavior, Carrey faced a wave of backlash online as users highlighted his past actions towards Silverstone and Smith.

Many social media users expressed outrage at Carrey's double standard, citing his own questionable conduct at the awards show.

The resurfacing of these incidents has significantly impacted Carrey's public image in light of his recent comments regarding the Oscars incident.

While Carrey has not addressed the renewed scrutiny over the 1997 videos, he announced his potential retirement from acting after the release of his upcoming film, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

In an interview, Carrey hinted at stepping back from his career to focus on other pursuits, signaling a shift towards a more private lifestyle.

The controversy surrounding Carrey's past behavior has further complicated his public standing and may influence his future career decisions.

In the wake of the Smith-Rock incident at the Oscars, discussions around accountability and consequences for such behavior have intensified within the entertainment industry.

Whoopi Goldberg, a member of the Academy like Carrey, weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Smith might face repercussions despite retaining his Oscar.

The ongoing fallout from the awards show altercation continues to prompt critical reflections on celebrity conduct and the industry's response to misconduct.