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# Jim Carrey Brands California Governor 'Fascist' Over Vaccine Law

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## Video: Science Cop: How Anti-Vaxxers Put Everyone at Risk

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_Published 2014-09-24. TIME's Science Cop Jeffrey Kulger takes on the misinformation coming from opponents of childhood vaccinations_


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## NBC News


Jul 1, 2015 11:04 AM UTC

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Actor Jim Carrey attends LACMA's 50th anniversary gala at LACMA in Los Angeles on April 18, 2015.

Actor Jim Carrey attends LACMA's 50th anniversary gala at LACMA in Los Angeles on April 18, 2015.Jason LaVeris—FilmMagic/Getty Images

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## NBC News


Jul 1, 2015 11:04 AM UTC

Jim Carrey left [his 14 million Twitter followers ](https://twitter.com/JimCarrey)in no doubt about his feelings on[ California’s tough new vaccination law](http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/california-governor-signs-tough-new-vaccine-law-n384556) on Tuesday.

The actor believes there is a link between vaccines and autism. He branded California Gov. Jerry Brown a “corporate fascist” after he signed into law one of the strictest immunization programs in the country earlier in the day.

In a series of more than half a dozen tweets that ended in a flurry of capital letters, the Golden Globe winner insisted he was “pro-vaccine.” He was only “anti-neutrotoxin,” he said, repeating his claim that ingredients such as thimerosal and mercury carry a risk to children…

> [](https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/616049450243338240)

[Read the rest of the story from our partners at NBC News](http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jim-carrey-california-vaccination-law-gov-brown-corporate-fascist-n384931?cid=par-time-article%5F20150701)

### See the Many Faces of Jim Carrey

![<strong>Ace Ventura: Pet Detective</strong> 
The 1994 film was Carrey's breakout role.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd48094e1c616f412/698768aa55a859207da84179/jim-carrey-011.jpg?branch=production&width=1920&quality=75&auto=webp)

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective The 1994 film was Carrey's breakout role. Warner Bros.

![<strong>The Mask</strong> 
Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, who goes from quiet office worker to cartoonish trickster with the help of a titular mask.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4bbeff75bda3c9b5/698768aacd6848a40a097fbd/jim-carrey-021.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

The Mask Carrey plays Stanley Ipkiss, who goes from quiet office worker to cartoonish trickster with the help of a titular mask. New Line Cinema

![<strong>Dumb and Dumber</strong> 
As Lloyd Christmas, Carrey played the incompetent best friend to Jeff Daniels' equally doltish Harry Dunne.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt526dbdd8dbc24abb/698768ab428a9e4417cc55cc/jim-carrey-031.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Dumb and Dumber As Lloyd Christmas, Carrey played the incompetent best friend to Jeff Daniels' equally doltish Harry Dunne. New Line Cinema

![<strong>Batman Forever</strong> 
As clever as he is devious, the Riddler was another pitch-perfect role for Carrey.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9464156aadef9bb8/698768abcd68486e2e097fc1/jim-carrey-041.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Batman Forever As clever as he is devious, the Riddler was another pitch-perfect role for Carrey. Warner Bros.


![<strong>The Cable Guy</strong> 
Chip the cable guy is one "friend" you wouldn't want to let into your home.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt781b2750d24cc460/698768abe20a8746f6a83585/jim-carrey-051.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

The Cable Guy Chip the cable guy is one "friend" you wouldn't want to let into your home. Columbia

![<strong>Liar Liar</strong> 
A compulsive liar \(Carrey\) is forced to tell the truth following his son's magical wish.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5c2e3dde19371461/698768ac3c1639e23244ff29/jim-carrey-061.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Liar Liar A compulsive liar (Carrey) is forced to tell the truth following his son's magical wish. Universal

![<strong>The Truman Show</strong> 
Carrey plays a man whose entire life is, unbeknownst to him, broadcast around the world.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4162565bfa2c4832/698768ac3c163978bd44ff27/jim-carrey-071.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp)

The Truman Show Carrey plays a man whose entire life is, unbeknownst to him, broadcast around the world. Paramount


![MSDMAON EC039](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta6c2a6de0a9a5e9c/698768ac55a85914eca8417e/jim-carrey-081.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Man on the Moon Carrey won a Golden Globe award for his portrayal of oddball entertainer Andy Kaufman. Universal

![<strong>Bruce Almighty</strong> 
Carrey played a TV reporter who gets a chance to play God.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt15651e475fd8fb05/698768ad524fc0b17edeab73/jim-carrey-091.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Bruce Almighty Carrey played a TV reporter who gets a chance to play God. Universal

![<strong>Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events</strong> 
In this adaptation of the children's book, Carrey played Count Olaf, the reluctant guardian of the Baudelaire orphans.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd93e93476ac5a472/698768ade20a8748efa8358a/jim-carrey-101.jpg?branch=production&width=2400&quality=75&auto=webp)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events In this adaptation of the children's book, Carrey played Count Olaf, the reluctant guardian of the Baudelaire orphans. Paramount


![<strong>I Love You Phillip Morris</strong> 
Carrey brought the real-life story of con artist Steven Jay Russell to the big screen in 2009.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt32252d6afe3947a4/698768ade53aba4bc74d5e7a/jim-carrey-111.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

I Love You Phillip Morris Carrey brought the real-life story of con artist Steven Jay Russell to the big screen in 2009. Roadside Attractions

![<strong>Kick-Ass 2</strong> 
As Colonel Stars and Stripes, Carrey led the band of superheroes called Justice Forever.
](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta6f75dde04a9f224/698768aff887dcfad2e885ce/jim-carrey-121.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Kick-Ass 2 As Colonel Stars and Stripes, Carrey led the band of superheroes called Justice Forever. Universal

![Dumb and Dumber To](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7e8756fc05b948b3/698768af3c1639859c44ff2d/jim-carrey-131.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Dumb and Dumber To This sequel picks up 20 years after the first one finished, and it hits theaters Nov. 14. Universal


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