Who Is Melissa Womer? All You Need To Know About Jim Carrey’s Ex-wife

May 22, 2024

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MELISSA WOMER is a well-known American actress, producer, and writer, recognized for her performances in television series like ‘Petrocelli’ and her involvement in the film ‘Man on the Moon.’ She is notably remembered as the former wife of the renowned Hollywood actor, Jim Carrey.

Name	Melissa Womer
Age (2023)	65 years
Date of Birth	July 8, 1960
Daughter	Jane Erin Carrey
Marital status	Single
Zodiac	Cancer
ex-Husband	Jim Carrey
Nationality	United States of America
Skin color	White
Ethnicity	White American
Eye color	Brown
Hair Color	Blonde
Height	1.7 meters (5’7)
Weight	58kg

Melissa Womer Early Life & Education

Melissa Womer, born on July 8, 1960, in the United States, has limited details about her early life and family background. She attended a high school in New York City and an undisclosed elementary school. Following high school, Melissa pursued higher education at the University of Kansas. During her university years, she took on various jobs to sustain herself, including a role in crafting jokes for the morning broadcast of the Kansas City radio station Q104.

Melissa Womer Career

Melissa initially engaged in various jobs while in college, notably writing jokes for a morning radio show in Kansas City. After earning her degree, she relocated to Hollywood, where she worked as a bartender at a comedy club on Sunset Boulevard.

Her significant breakthrough occurred when she participated in an open mic night at the comedy club, gradually gaining popularity as a comedian. This paved the way for Melissa Womer to transition into acting, and she made appearances in films like “Petrocelli” in 1974 and “Man on the Moon.”

Expanding her career, Melissa ventured into the production of reality television shows, contributing to projects such as “The Yesterday Show with John Kerwin” and “Real Stories of Donut Men.”

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Melissa Womer Personal Life

Melissa Womer and Jim Carrey, initially brought together by their shared pursuit of comedy, began dating in 1986 after meeting at the Comedy Store. They tied the knot the following year at a Santa Monica hotel.

Their daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born on September 6, 1987, a few months after their marriage. Unfortunately, their relationship faced challenges, leading to their divorce in the 1990s, primarily due to the demands of their burgeoning careers.

In the divorce proceedings, Melissa sought a settlement of $5 to $10 million from Jim Carrey. Following eight years of separation, she ultimately received $3.5 million for herself and an additional $7 million for their daughter, Jane Erin Carrey.

Melissa Womer Net Worth

Melissa Womer’s approximate net worth is $7 million, amassed through her career in the entertainment industry, encompassing acting, producing, and her divorce settlement with Jim Carrey.