Jane Carrey was just another American Idol hopeful, but unlike other contestants she may have had a little help with her auditions. Rumors are circulating that Carrey did not have to wait in line like the other singers, but instead made an appointment for her audition.
Carrey, the 24-year-old daughter of actor and comedian Jim Carrey and his first wife Melissa Womer, sang Bonnie Raitt’s song, “Something to Talk About.” Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson, American Idol’s three judges, were impressed with her vocals and passed her on to the next round in Hollywood. During her audition Carrey talked about the difficulty of being a celebrity child, and having to prove her talent, in spite of her upbringing. In addition Lopez remembered having known her as a young child during her time with her father on In Living Color.
Although there is talk of special treatment, the review of her singing and American Idol audition has been positive.