Jimmy Carrey and Catriona White. Jim Carrey and Catriona White: a strange romance that ended in the tragic death of the famous comedian's girlfriend
Jim stood at the window of a Los Angeles mansion in Brentwood, his eyes glued to the driveway. He had not gone out for several days - since the evening of September 28, when he learned about the suicide of his former lover Catriona White. The body of the 30-year-old makeup artist was discovered by friends at her rented home in Sherman Oaks, who were worried they could not contact her. There were pills nearby, and the farewell note mentioned Jim and their recent breakup. The last thing the 53-year-old comedian wanted to do was host guests. He told the public all he could in a press statement: “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the death of my dear Catriona. She was a kind and gentle Irish flower, too delicate for this world. She lived to love and be loved. I feel like I've been struck by lightning."
However, the people he was waiting for deserved detailed explanations. Catriona's mother and sister flew from Ireland to collect her body and bury her next to her father in Cappawhite Cemetery. Jim covered the expenses, booked the hotel, promised to help with the formalities and tell them what happened between him and Catriona.
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A place under the sun
Catriona moved to the United States in 2009, as soon as she received a diploma in hair and makeup artistry in her home country. She wanted to work in Hollywood - and, if possible, as an actress, and not as a make-up artist. She managed to appear in an episode of the series “Online Gamer,” but that was where her film success ended. It was difficult for Catriona to find a job in her specialty. New American “friends” brought the naive Irish woman into the popular Scientology cult among celebrities, which, among other things, provided access to good clientele.
It is not known exactly how Catriona met Jim Carrey in the summer of 2012. But definitely not thanks to Scientology, which the comedian makes fun of at every opportunity. The details of the actor's affair with his daughter, who was the same age as him, escaped the attention of the press because the lovers tried not to appear in public. “Kat was very shy,” her friends say. “She hated going to Hollywood parties with Jim.”
There was another explanation for Ekaterin's shyness. She lived and worked in the United States illegally. When her father died in Ireland three years ago, she did not go to the funeral, fearing that if she overstayed her visa, she would be permanently banned from entering America.
Apparently, Catriona tried unsuccessfully to legalize herself through marriage. She secretly married cameraman Mark Burton, whom she met in Los Angeles. Even many of Catriona's friends found out that she was married after her death, when the police demanded that her husband come to collect the body. Kerry’s friends are not sure that he was aware of his girlfriend’s marital status: “Jim would never appear in public with someone else’s wife.” Despite all her desire to “be seen” in Hollywood, Catriona could not afford to attract the attention of the migration services, and this literally drove her crazy.
Friends in misfortune
Chronic depression is not the best foundation for a healthy relationship, but it was what made Jim and Kat soul mates. Kerry has been open about his condition since his first wife, Melissa Womer, shared details of their personal life with the press: “In the evenings, he would fall on the floor and start howling, and I would sit next to him and console him until four or five o’clock in the morning.” For many years Jim fought the disease with the help of antidepressants. “Maybe I shouldn’t try too hard, because desperation is the most effective motivation,” he jokes darkly. “A person would not learn anything and achieve nothing if he did not fall into despair from time to time.”
Catriona, remembered by Cappawhite residents and Sherman Oaks neighbors as a quiet, secretive and uncommunicative girl, also struggled for many years with the tendency to fall into a twilight state of mind. So she understood the nature of Jim’s quirks better than anyone else, and he was ready to put up with the oddities of her behavior that frightened other men. “They locked themselves in his house and didn’t come out for several days, sitting in the dark with the curtains drawn,” recall eyewitnesses of their affair. While it's definitely more fun to be pining together than alone, there's no benefit to being a minus in the long run.
In March 2013, Jim and Catriona separated to look for more cheerful partners. Judging by the fact that in May 2015 they appeared together again on the streets of New York, the search was unsuccessful. Kat's friends were not happy about their reunion: “She lived for him, and he considered their relationship an affair, he said that he loved all people in the world equally and did not feel the inner need to commit himself to one.” However, the girl was sure that this time she would succeed. Shortly before the new round of the novel, she underwent a Scientology “purification” procedure, after which the adherent was supposedly able to cope with any emotional turbulence. Ironically, the sect also looked askance at their reunion: when Catriona was with Jim, she sharply lost interest in religious events. Kat was so inspired that she began collecting divorce papers in order to gain the right to get married by the end of the year.
The lovers were last seen together on September 19 at the Nobu restaurant in Malibu, where they celebrated Catriona's birthday. There was no sign of separation. “They looked like a happy couple, they were kissing,” say restaurant visitors. But on September 24, Jim broke up with Catriona for the second time. That evening, he joked with art gallery visitors, and his abandoned girlfriend, sitting at home, wrote a final message on Twitter: “By leaving the Internet, I hope I brought light to the lives of those I love.”
The day before, information appeared in the international media that Mark Burton, the legal husband of Jim Carrey's lover Catriona White, who committed suicide, is suing the Hollywood actor, accusing him of Catriona's death. According to the lawsuit, Kerry used his fame and high status to illegally obtain drugs that White used during her suicide, and also monitored Catriona's every move and had access to surveillance cameras in her home. Jim Carrey did not leave the scandalous lawsuit unanswered - today People magazine published an official statement from the actor, which leaves no doubt about his innocence.
What a terrible shame. It would be much easier for me to meet with this man's lawyer and deal with him like a man, but in some situations in life we must show restraint and defend our honor from the evil that is prevalent in this world. I will not tolerate this callous attempt to take advantage of me or the woman I loved. Catriona's problems began long before we met, and, unfortunately, no one could prevent her tragic loss. I really hope that someday people will stop trying to profit from what happened and let her rest in peace,
The statement says.
Jim Carrey and Catriona White met on set in 2012 and soon began dating. Their relationship lasted several months, but soon ended. Since then, Jim and Catriona have been constantly renewing their relationship, then breaking up again. Their final separation occurred at the end of September last year - days after which Catriona was found dead in her Los Angeles home. Next to the body was a suicide note addressed to Jim. In it, Catriona confessed her love to the actor and asked for his forgiveness, writing that she was not created for this world. It was later revealed that Catriona was a Scientologist and was also married to Mark Burton. Their wedding took place in 2013 in Las Vegas. The couple planned to divorce, but for unknown reasons, the divorce process never began.
The funeral of Catriona White, Jim Carrey's former lover of two weeks, took place last Saturday in the Irish village of Kappa White. Her relatives and close friends came to say goodbye to Catriona, as well as Jim himself, who appeared at the Our Lady of Fatima church in a black suit, trying not to attract too much attention to himself. A few hours after the funeral, Kerry posted a photo of him and Catriona on his Twitter page, showing their shadows looking lovingly at each other.
“Love cannot be lost,” Jim wrote under the photo.
After an emotional ceremony, which included farewell speeches from Catriona's half-brother Tadgh and her half-sister Sarah, Jim helped family members carry the coffin. On this day, Jim was supported by his daughter Jane, who constantly held his hand.
Catriona was buried next to her father Pat, who died three years ago after a 20-year battle with cancer.
Jim Carrey helped members of Catriona's family carry the coffin
Canadian actor Jim Carrey and Irish makeup artist Catriona White met on set in 2012 and soon began dating. Their relationship lasted several months, but soon ended. Since then, Jim and Catriona have been constantly renewing their relationship, then breaking up again. Their final separation occurred at the end of September - a few days after this, Catriona was found dead in her home in Los Angeles. Next to the body was a suicide note addressed to Jim. In it, Catriona confessed her love to the actor and asked for his forgiveness, writing that she was not created for this world. It later became known that Catriona was
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The confrontation continues with the relatives of his late girlfriend Catriona White, who died last September. Her mother, Bridget Sweetman, accused the actor of infecting Catriona with sexually transmitted diseases, lying to her and putting pressure on her. On Thursday, the woman's lawyer submitted new documents to the court, which indicate that Kerry "deliberately concealed the results of his tests" and is now "desperately trying to save his reputation."
The documents obtained by the court say that on Valentine's Day, the actor, instead of flowers and chocolates, had to give Catriona White the results of his tests and refrain from intimacy.
These documents confirm that Jim Carrey lied to the media, the public and the court. It will become clear to everyone that he is a dishonest man who believes that he can deceive people because he is famous. The world will know the truth about what Jim did and how he slandered my daughter,” Bridget Sweetman said in a statement. The actor’s defense, represented by lawyer Martin Singer, did not remain silent and commented on the attacks:
The words of the lawyer for the accusing party desecrate the memory of Catriona and distort the truth. Earlier, in response to Bridget Sweetman's first statements, Jim Carrey filed papers in court, in which he emphasized that White's mother received false accusations of financial gain.
Jim Carrey, one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, has been the center of litigation for two years now. He is accused of the death of ex-girlfriend Catriona White. Catriona's last letter, discovered the other day, brought the proceedings to a new stage.
Depression as a reason for a relationship
Catriona, having received training as a hairdresser and makeup artist in her homeland in Ireland, appeared in America in 2009.
She was attracted by the glitz of Hollywood, she dreamed of an acting career and fame, but the girl could not make it to the big screen. A tiny role in the TV series “Online Gamer” brought her neither fame nor wealth.
There were no jobs in my specialty either. And new acquaintances brought her to Scientology, promising that it was there that she would have a rich clientele and the opportunity to meet influential people.
In 2012, Catriona meets Jim Carrey, a popular and wealthy comedian. However, on screen he is cheerful and carefree.
In life, Jim Carrey suffers from depression quite often. The actor's first wife, Melissa Womer, in her interview, shared with reporters the details of how she had to console the “carefree” merry fellow until the very morning, when he was literally howling, rolling on the floor.
It turned out that Catriona also knew what depression was and had experience of plunging into a state of complete all-consuming apathy.
Strange Romance
Their relationship looked quite strange from the outside. Catriona, modest and shy, categorically did not like to attend social gatherings that Jim attended. However, she had problems not only with her own shyness.
In fact, the girl was very afraid that she would simply be expelled from the country due to an expired visa. Essentially, she lived and worked in the United States illegally, without a visa or work permit. Perhaps she was trying to somehow legitimize her presence in the country, which is why she married Mark Burton. True, Jim Carrey had no idea about her marriage.
Catriona and Jim locked themselves in his house from time to time, closed all the curtains and spent several days in the twilight, not communicating with anyone or even leaving the house.
However, shared sadness could not lead to a desire for life. Soon Jim and Catriona separated.
Second try
And in May 2015, Jim Carrey and Catriona White began to appear together again. At the same time, Catriona was completely confident that this time everything would be fine between her and Jim. She specifically underwent a purification ritual according to the laws of Scientology and believed that it would help her overcome any emotional instability.
But the girl still failed to retain the actor’s sympathy. It is not known what was to blame, but on September 24, 2015, Jim finally parted with his Irish flower.
A few days later, her friends discovered her body. There were pills scattered nearby and a note for Jim. She asked him for forgiveness, confessed her love and wrote that she was not created for this world.
The bitterness of eternal separation
Over time, the girl's relatives became more active, blaming Kerry for Catriona's suicide. The husband, who actually became known after Katrina’s death, also spoke out against the actor. The trials, with varying degrees of press coverage, have been going on for three years. Relatives claim that Jim Carrey provided his young lover with psychotropic drugs, which she took in huge quantities, taking her own life.
The actor’s attempts to explain that Catriona’s problems began much earlier than the moment they met did not find a response from the relatives. And in response, he filed a lawsuit against Catriona's mother, accusing her of libel due to his reluctance to buy her a house.
Recently, the tabloids have been full of reports about a new letter that Catriona wrote to Jim and saved in her phone. Allegedly, she blames the actor for the lack of love for her, addiction to a free lifestyle and consequences in the form of infectious diseases.
True, the letter was written back in 2013, apparently during the period of their first separation. The psychologist who observed Catriona confirms that the girl suffered from very low self-esteem and excessive impressionability. At the same time, she passionately wanted to marry Jim.
The actor's lawyer claims that the reason for the litigation is not an attempt to establish the truth, but a desire to obtain impressive monetary compensation from the Hollywood star.
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