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Jim Carrey is famous for his comedic roles in TV and movies, but he is also a producer, painter, and philanthropist. Mr. Carrey is notoriously private, but if you want to contact him to tell him how he has inspired you or to request an autograph, you can write a letter or reach out to him online.
Steps
Tweeting Jim Carrey
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1Visit https://twitter.com/JimCarrey. This will take you to Jim Carrey's verified Twitter page. Mr. Carrey is moderately active on Twitter, usually posting several times a week.[1]
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2Be sure that you are logged in to Twitter. You should see your username and picture in the upper right-hand corner. If you don't have a Twitter account, you will not be able to send a tweet to Jim Carrey, but you will be able to view his page.[2]Advertisement
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3Click the blue button that says “Tweet to Jim Carrey” under his picture. This will open a pop-up box with a text window that says “@JimCarrey” followed by a flashing cursor.[3]
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4Write your message to Mr. Carrey. Your tweet will be limited to 280 characters, so try to compose a thoughtful message that gets to the point quickly.[4]
- Keep in mind that Mr. Carrey is a busy celebrity, and he may not have time to respond to all of the messages he receives.
- Due to the settings on his page, you will not be able to send Jim Carrey a Direct Message.
Sending an Autograph Request
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1Write a letter to Jim Carrey asking for an autograph. Your letter should be courteous and brief. Try to keep it to 1 page, and be clear about the purpose of your letter.[5]
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2Get 2 large envelopes. One envelope will be used to send your letter to Mr. Carrey and the other one will be stamped and addressed to you so he can send an autograph back.[6]
- If you want to receive an autographed photo, envelopes should be at least 8 by 10 in (20 by 25 cm).
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3Stamp and address the first envelope to Mr. Carrey. His fan mail address is Jim Carrey, P.O. Box 57593, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-2593. Be sure to include your name and address in the top left corner of the envelope in case the post office returns your letter.[7]
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4Stamp and address the second envelope to yourself. It's customary for the sender to pay for the postage when sending a return envelope. If you're not sure about current postage rates, or you need to buy stamps, take your envelopes and letter to the post office.
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5Place your letter and return envelope in the envelope addressed to Mr. Carrey. If you have to fold the return envelope so it fits inside of the first one, it's okay to do so. Mail your letter and wait for a reply!
- Replies to fan mail can often take several weeks, or even months, so be patient as you wait for your autograph to arrive!
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JimCarrey?lang=en
- ↑ https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/log-in-issues
- ↑ https://twitter.com/JimCarrey?lang=en
- ↑ http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/07/technology/twitter-280-character-limit/index.html
- ↑ http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/fan/autograph.html
- ↑ http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/fan/autograph.html
- ↑ http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/fan/autograph.html
About This Article
The easiest way to contact Jim Carrey is to send him a tweet on his official Twitter page, @JimCarrey. Try sending him a witty comment about current events, or send him a thoughtful tweet letting him know he’s inspired you. You could also send a fan letter or autograph request to his fan mail address, which is P.O. Box 57593, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413-2593. Keep reading for tips on how to get an autographed picture from Jim Carrey!