How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Grinch’s (Jim Carrey) “Hero" Santa Suit

This costume is the most iconic and coveted piece from the film, representing the heart of Jim Carrey’s unforgettable portrayal of the Grinch. Featured in the most pivotal scenes and central to the film's promotional campaigns, this Santa suit is one of the few remaining Jim Carrey “Grinch” costumes ever to come to market—making it a rare and exceptional opportunity for collectors to own the ultimate piece of cinematic history.

Custom-crafted for Jim Carrey, this striking ensemble includes the signature Santa coat, a bold black belt with a large, eye-catching metal buckle, and the distinctive “Grinch” hair suit leggings. The leggings are hand-knotted onto Lycra material, with the hair made from olive-dyed yak hair, adding to the authentic, textured look. Designer John David Ridge meticulously created the jacket and belt, each proudly labeled with a “John David Ridge” tag and “Jim Carrey” typed on it. Renowned special effects artist Rick Baker and his team crafted the hair suit legs for Carrey’s use, further enhancing the realism and originality of this iconic costume.

The coat is made from luxurious terry cloth, while the belt is constructed from genuine leather, further elevating its craftsmanship.

A unique aspect of the costume tags: All Santa suits for the film were tagged with “John David Ridge” labels. Further markings were added upon arrival at the costume department to specify their wearer. Stunt suits were marked with the performer’s name, while Carrey’s suits were additionally marked with “JC” in ink. This is the only “Jim Carrey” Hero Santa suit to ever be made available for collectors.

This extraordinary costume is displayed on a custom mannequin, standing at an impressive 6' 7" tall—larger than life—complete with an ultra-realistic “Grinch” head, posable hands, and a fat suit to perfectly capture the character’s distinctive shape. The meticulous attention to detail makes this a truly one-of-a-kind display that brings the magic of the Grinch to life in an unparalleled way.

The item(s) may have varying levels of wear and/or studio distressing, please see the listing images for exact condition. All inner wardrobe tags have been photographed for reference on size and use, if tags are not photographed, they were removed by the studio and don't have a size indicated.