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jeo4
10-14-2004, 10:48 AM
Actor Jim Carrey Becomes U.S. Citizen

Wed Oct 13, 7:44 PM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian-born comic actor Jim Carrey has become a U.S. citizen and said his decision to pursue dual citizenship was based on his love for the country that helped him attain his dream.


"This country has helped define me and make my dreams come true," said Carrey, 42, in a statement.


Nevertheless the star of films like "The Mask," "Bruce Almighty" and the upcoming "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," professed his pride at being born a Canadian.


"I have no intention of giving up my Canadian heritage, and all those who loved and supported me," said Carrey.


"My upbringing in Canada made me the person I am. I will always be proud to be a Canadian," he added.


Carrey, who made a name for himself doing outrageous antics on the early 1990s television series "In Living Color," became an official U.S. citizen on Oct. 7.


Source: Reuters
donna542004
10-14-2004, 11:08 AM
Originally posted by jeo4
Actor Jim Carrey Becomes U.S. Citizen

Wed Oct 13, 7:44 PM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Canadian-born comic actor Jim Carrey has become a U.S. citizen and said his decision to pursue dual citizenship was based on his love for the country that helped him attain his dream.


"This country has helped define me and make my dreams come true," said Carrey, 42, in a statement.


Nevertheless the star of films like "The Mask," "Bruce Almighty" and the upcoming "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," professed his pride at being born a Canadian.


"I have no intention of giving up my Canadian heritage, and all those who loved and supported me," said Carrey.


"My upbringing in Canada made me the person I am. I will always be proud to be a Canadian," he added.


Carrey, who made a name for himself doing outrageous antics on the early 1990s television series "In Living Color," became an official U.S. citizen on Oct. 7.


Source: Reuters

I wish my friend Roy who is an Astralian could have gotten dual.
He became a U.S. Citizen last July.
Donna A.
NuclearMisfit
10-14-2004, 11:17 AM
Welcome to the United States of America, Jim. :D
Jess
10-14-2004, 11:52 AM
Way to turn your back on your home land, you hoser!


...Although if given the opportunity, I'd move to Vegas in a heartbeat.
Raoul Duke
10-14-2004, 12:11 PM
I heard about him getting dual-citizenship a while ago...He's still Canadian, though....Halfly...that a word?..Damnit!

But, anyway, I almost had a heart attack when I read the thread title...I thought he had become fully an America citizen...Couldn't you take Celine?...Just take her..You already built her a concert hall, you're kind of teasing her a little if you ask me.
Tweek
10-14-2004, 07:37 PM
mmmmmm 1/2 american jim.
thedudeman69
10-15-2004, 01:47 AM
Congrats, Jim. Now, we have you! bwhahahahahahhahhahahhaha!:D
kodek
10-15-2004, 07:45 AM
Isn't that a bit strange wanting to become a citizen just because you love the country? I'd understand if one would consider it because of political or economic reasons. Anyway American.. Canadian.. doesn't make any difference to me.
outsyder
10-16-2004, 01:14 AM
Originally posted by jeo4
"My upbringing in Canada made me the person I am. I will always be proud to be a Canadian," he added.



Heh heh heh heh.

Thought you could steal him away, eh?


The most logical reason he became an American citizen would probably be for tax and work purposes, which means less paperwork and time wasted.

Makes sense, considering he lives there.:rolleyes:
moviegroupie
10-16-2004, 03:09 PM
he deserves it after Eternal Sunshine


HAHA!