Jim Carrey Delivers Powerful Cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” at Arlene’s Grocery

Did you know Jim Carrey has a rockstar side? Fans were surprised when a video surfaced of the comedy legend performing Radiohead’s “Creep” at Arlene’s Grocery. Carrey kicked off the performance with a playful vibe, smiling and announcing, “This is my new anthem.” He then entertained the crowd with some physical comedy before diving into the song.

When it came time to sing, Jim Carrey was all in, channeling the intensity of Thom Yorke’s lyrics. While he won’t be replacing Yorke anytime soon, Carrey showcased impressive vocal range, especially hitting high points in the bridge. His falsetto and emotional delivery brought a soulful depth to the performance, showing how much the song meant to him. Carrey’s passionate connection to the lyrics truly made the performance stand out.

Carrey performed his take on “Creep” on September 9, 2011. Unsurprisingly, the movie star’s surprise cover went viral, attracting 5.9 million views on YouTube. Fans were impressed with Carrey’s performance and added comments such as “He may be smiling and acting goofy, but you can see in his eyes, he feels every word. 10/10 for me” and “People sense raw emotion. Jim slowly poured his heart into the performance. The crowd knew. So do we.”