Jim Carrey is remembering his late co-star Val Kilmer with great admiration for his acting talent and courage in the face of life’s challenges. Thirty years after their roles in Batman Forever, Carrey released a statement praising Kilmer’s legacy as a generational actor who left an indelible mark on the film industry.
Kilmer played the Dark Knight opposite Carrey’s Riddler in 1995’s Batman Forever and was succeeded by George Clooney in the next installment. The actor reprised his role in a cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in 2019 and wore a modified Batman cowl in his final Instagram video.
Kilmer’s death has also sparked tributes from Cher, who dated him in the early 1980s, and director Ron Howard, who collaborated with Kilmer on several projects. These tributes highlight Kilmer’s impressive range as an actor and artist, including his performances in The Doors and Oliver Stone’s The Missing.
Carrey remembered Kilmer as a brilliant and brave performer who left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry. His statement also expressed the actor’s wishes for Kilmer’s family to be showered with love during this difficult time.
Source: https://ew.com/jim-carrey-mourns-batman-forever-costar-val-kilmer-11708161