Jim Carrey was called out for ‘creepy’ joke he told to Margot Robbie on Graham Norton show

Jim Carrey was once called out for a rather awkward joke he made to actor Margot Robbie, while the pair were appearing together on The Graham Norton Show.

People watching at home were pretty taken aback by the comment, and many took to social media to criticise the Ace Ventura star.

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During the show, which aired back in 2020, Carrey and Robbie were joined by Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith.

While at first, it seemed that Carrey was complimenting the Aussie actor, things took a bit of a turn when he seemed to insinuate that her success was a result of her good looks.

You can watch the moment below:

Turning to the Barbie star, he said: "You're really something, Margot Robbie. It's incredible you got as far as you have with your obvious physical disadvantages. That's pure talent there. That's a talent override there."

Robbie laughed at the comment, but some viewers at home were less than impressed and took to social media to slam Carrey for the remark.

One person wrote: "Did Jim Carrey just tell Margot Robbie she's got where she is because of her looks? Can't stand the man tbh."

Another wrote: "Did anyone else think Jim Carrey comment about Margot Robbie on The Graham Norton Show was not okay. She's an amazing actress and now a successful producer, had it been a male actor in her seat I doubt Jim Carrey would have commented on their 'obvious physical disadvantages'."

While a third chipped in: "Did Jim Carrey seriously insinuate that Margot Robbie only got where she is because of her looks? She's only a bloody Oscar nominee! I thought we were past this people."

A fourth said: "Jimmy is the ultimate unfunny creep."

Meanwhile Robbie was praised for her 'classy' reaction, with one person posting: "Shameful moment. I cringed but Margot handled the idiot with grace and poise!"

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Robbie has been nominated for an Oscar twice - one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress.

And four years on from the joke, Robbie continues to star in blockbuster after blockbuster, most recently Barbie and Babylon.

For Barbie, she was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor at the Golden Globes as well as Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards *and* the BAFTAs.

Meanwhile, Barbie has also been nominated for a whopping eight awards at the upcoming Oscars, including Best Picture.

Whether Carrey was joking or not, I think Robbie will be just fine.

Topics: TV and Film, Celebrity

Lucy Devine