Jim Carrey has eschewed his cartoon caricatures of President Trump for a good old fashioned letter.
The Canadian-American actor penned an emotive letter in The Atlantic, which urged Americans to act before the country faces "catastrophe".
"The United States faces catastrophe," the 58-year-old began in the piece that was published on Thursday (September 3).
"That’s a word from my world—drama. In ancient Greek, katastrophḗ means ‘overturn,’ or ‘a sudden turn.’ This is what we have suffered."
"Untold American lives have been ruined by the presidency of Donald Trump. The rule of law is imperilled, our unity has been shattered, the service sector has been obliterated, and major cities are suffering. Black Americans, who have endured half a millennium of wickedness and brutality, now face more injustice and death," the Bruce Almighty star continued.
Carrey then proceeded to list Trump's litany of misdeeds, including his response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
He did, however, issue hope, and harked back to his childhood in Canada, writing: "When I was a little boy in Canada, I watched old Superman reruns, and fell in love with the United States. I was blessed to be able to come here, and to realise my wildest dreams. In 2004, I proudly became a citizen. But lately, my adopted home has become almost unrecognisable.
"Whatever happened to “Truth, Justice, and the American Way”? That line was written when the Nazis were ravaging Europe and America was the hero of the world. It’s more than a line in a TV show; it’s a set of ideals we should always aspire to uphold."
Carrey continued: "In November, we must vote in historic numbers, gathering all the 'snowflakes' until there’s a blizzard on Capitol Hill that no corrupt politician can survive. We must vote for decency, humanity, and a way of life that once again captures the imagination of kids all over the world—kids like me."
As Election Day draws closer and closer, I can only imagine how many more celebrities are going to use their platforms to attempt to sway voters.
