Melissa Womer is an actress and producer, who is known for her role in Man on the Moon (1999). Melissa starred alongside the well-known comedic actor Jim Carrey in the 1999 biographical comedy based on Andy Kaufman.
While Jim Carrey rose to stardom with his comedic skills, there are only a few of his fans who are aware of his relationship with Melissa Womer.
Melissa Womer Bio Summary
Full name: Melissa Jaine Womer
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 8 July 1960
Age: 63 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign: Cancer
Place of birth: New York, USA
Current residence: Hollywood, USA
Education: University of Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5’7” (170 cm)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Dark brown
Marital status: Divorced
Ex-husband: Jim Carrey
Children: Jane Erin Carrey
Profession: Actress and film producer
Early Life & Education
Melissa came into the world on the 8th of July, 1960 in the USA. Her early life and family background remain largely unknown. She received her early education at a local elementary and high school in New York City.
After graduating from high school, Melissa Womer enrolled at the University of Kansas as she wanted to continue her studies. To help support herself with her studies, Melissa worked a variety of jobs, one of which was writing gags for Q104’s morning show on the Kansas City radio.
Professional Life
At the beginning of her college years, Melissa held a variety of odd jobs, one of which included crafting jokes for a morning radio show in Kansas City.
After she graduated, she relocated to Hollywood and became a bartender at a comedy club on the iconic Sunset Boulevard.
Melissa Womer was able to begin her career in comedy when she was invited to perform at an open mic night at the comedy club. With consistent practice, she soon became a renowned figure at the comedy club, developing her comedic talents.
Melissa Womer made the shift to acting in 1974, with her debut in the movie Petrocelli and a role in Man on the Moon. Besides her work in the film industry, she was also a producer of various reality shows, such as The Yesterday Show with John Kerwin and Real Stories of Donut Men.
Melissa Womer & Jim Carrey’s Relationship
Melissa encountered Jim Carrey at the Comedy Store and they hit it off straight away. Both of them had two jobs, one at the comedy store and another as a masseuse at a health club in Los Angeles, as neither of them had a lot of money at the time. This sparked a bond between them, leading to a romantic relationship after some time.
On March 28th, 1987, the couple held their nuptials at the Hotel Mahi-Mahi in Santa Monica, California. Shortly after they tied the knot, their first daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born on September 6th, 1987.
Melissa and Jim Carrey’s relationship was only sustained for a duration of seven years before they went their separate ways and got a divorce in 1995. This divorce was mainly due to the time pressures of their professional lives.
At the time of their divorce, Melissa Womer requested between $5 and $10 million from Jim Carrey as part of the agreement. After eight years of being apart, the court granted her $3.5 million and additionally provided $7 million for their daughter, Jane Erin Carrey.
Melissa Womer’s Net Worth
It is believed that Melissa Womer has amassed a fortune of approximately $7 million as a result of her work in the entertainment industry, such as acting and producing, as well as the financial settlement she received from her divorce from famous actor Jim Carrey.
