Jim Carrey’s longtime Los Angeles mansion, which has been on the market for almost two years, is under threat from the ongoing wildfires ravaging Southern California. The actor’s Brentwood property, listed for sale after several price cuts, is now in jeopardy as wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the region.
Carrey’s mansion, originally priced at $28.9 million, was first listed in early 2023. After slashing nearly $10 million from the asking price, it was revised to $19.75 million (approximately £15.3 million). Despite the price reduction, the home, which spans 10,954 square feet, finally attracted a buyer and went into escrow after almost two years on the market.
However, the sale may now face a setback, as the Pacific Palisades fires are creeping closer to the property. The fires, which have been raging for a week, have prompted residents in the upscale area to be issued with a level 3 evacuation order. As of Monday morning, the fire line, now nearing Mandeville Canyon Road, was only 14% contained.
Carrey, who purchased the property back in 1994, had originally described the residence as a “sanctuary” but stated he no longer spends much time there. The sprawling estate includes five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a waterfall pool, a yoga space, a wine cellar, an art gallery, an Art Deco theatre, and a popcorn concession room.
The sale developments come in the lead-up to the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiere, with Carrey recently speaking about his financial situation. Despite having previously hinted at retiring from acting, he returned for the third Sonic film due to financial concerns. He told AP Entertainment, “I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch. And, you know, it’s just … I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.”
As the fires continue to threaten Los Angeles, Carrey’s former home remains at risk, adding another layer of uncertainty to the actor’s financial situation.