Canadian Jim Carrey To Seek U.s. Citizenship

[RSerafin]

Although born in Canada, Jim Carrey says he owes his success as an actor to the United States and wants to become an American citizen.

"To me, this country defined me," Carrey said in an interview with the Associated Press. "This country allowed my dreams to come true."

In the interview, Carrey also states that while growing up in Toronto, Canada, he particularly admired the U.S. because of the quality of entertainment produced.

"I always felt growing up that America was a big brother, protecting us in the schoolyard. And also, all the things I loved to watch and was influenced by were Americans."

Still early in the application process, Carrey says he will apply for dual citizenship -- Canadian as well as U.S. -- in order to be true to his roots.

"Canada is my home. It was a tremendous place to grow up. But I love this country . . . It's the best place to be."

A sad case, but they practically lived in a car. That's how poor they were. Best damned actor in Hollywood.

[RSerafin]

Rude, do you have your card?

Not yet.

Note te self; Marry American girl... soon. hehe.

[bduff54]

i heard that in order to become an american citizen you have to give up your own citizenship, i don't know if that applies to canadians or not. i remmeber a buddy telling me his family was going to move from italy to the u,s but then they chose canada because they didn't want to give up their citizenship. i guess taht's why they call it a "melting pot" and we are a "tossed salad"

I'm not sure why he says dual citizenship. He can't have both.

[bduff54]

i think its stupid that you have to give up your own citizenship, what is the reasoning behind that?

You're either an American or you're not. Ya can't have everything.

[bduff54]

but how come in most other countries you can keep your own citizenship, i have dual, ireland and canada. if i wanted an american one i would have to give up my citizenship to those countires, i don't get it?

Who wants to go to Ireland or Canada? The US has to have more channels because it's a more popular destination.

[bduff54]

channels? what?

:rolleyes: FILTERS, lol.

[bduff54]

haha, honestly what is the rela reason for it, is it a security thing?

Bduff, you're puttin' me behind. I have a schedule to keep.

[bduff54]

sorry buddy, just wondering is all.

[bduff54]

i think that is stupid, ah well i'm glad i didn't have to that, i like it here in peaceful canada. my relatives would not tolerate it if i gave up my irish roots. talk about "melting pot"

[panamabill]

As long as you were born in Canada, Canada will still recognize you as a citizen, when you become an American. I was born in London, but had to become an American for security reasons, I also hold Italian Citizenship. The U.S. however, will only recognizes me as an American. They used to make you renounce your former Country, but not in the past 15 years.

Of course carey wants to be a american,because up here we won't pay somebody 20m to make faces in front of the camera for a day.

[bduff54]

hahahaha good one ti-cat.:D