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The “brutal” 2005 movie scene that traumatised Jim Carrey’s daughter: “She wanted to leave”
Jim Carrey said a graphic scene in the 2005 film *The Number 23* upset his young daughter, Jane, so much during filming that she wanted to leave the set. The anecdote highlights the tension between an actor’s demanding roles and the effect that adult material can have on family members present during production.
Carrey played Walter Sparrow, a man whose life becomes consumed by a mysterious book, in the psychological thriller directed by Joel Schumacher. He recalled that Jane, then 17, saw him filming a violent scene involving a dog and was distressed by it; Carrey stopped filming temporarily and took her away from the set.
In short
- Carrey’s daughter was distressed by a violent scene on *The Number 23* set.
- She wanted to leave after seeing the filming.
- Carrey paused work and took her away.
Explained simply
"The Number 23" is a psychological thriller released in 2005, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Jim Carrey as a man obsessed with a mysterious book. The film is a dark drama known for its mature content and violent imagery.
Jim Carrey's daughter Jane was 17 years old during filming and was present on set. A violent scene involving a dog distressed her greatly, prompting her to ask to leave the set, which her father accommodated by pausing production.
The incident highlights a broader tension in the film industry between the demanding nature of adult-oriented acting roles and the potential impact on family members who may be present during production. It raises questions about how actors balance professional commitments with family welfare on set.
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