Joel Barish

Joel Barish is a fictional character appearing in the 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, from which he serves as the protagonist. He is portrayed by Jim Carrey.
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== Biography ==
He lived a solitary and unhappy life until he met Clementine Kruczynski, who fulfilled his emotional needs. They became very close and their bond was special. However, when their relationship ended two years later, Joel was deeply upset and struggled to move on. After he learned that Clementine had undergone a procedure to erase their memories of each other, he began to consider ways to try and forget her.
== Personality ==
He is a melancholic, introverted person who is usually quiet and reserved. Clementine brought joy and positivity into his life and helped him break out of his shell, even if only for a brief time. After their relationship ended and he was left with just his memories, it became difficult for Joel to find happiness.
==Appearances==
*Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Category:Characters
Category:Male characters
Category:Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Jim Carrey