Jim Carrey’s recent appearance at the César Awards sparked an unexpected online frenzy. After he accepted an honorary prize in Paris, social media lit up with claims that a body double had taken his place. Now, organizers of the French film ceremony have firmly rejected those rumors and clarified what really happened.
César Awards dismisses Jim Carrey clone conspiracy
The drama started when makeup artist Alexis Stone posted on Instagram, hinting that he had impersonated Jim Carrey at the February 26 ceremony. He shared photos showing detailed prosthetics and a wig that resembled Carrey’s look from that night. The post sent social media into overdrive, with some users pushing “clone” theories.
However, Grégory Caulier, general delegate of the César Awards, has not shut those theories down. In a statement sent to Variety, he dismissed the rumors as a “non-issue.” He said Carrey’s appearance had been “planned since the summer.” Caulier added that the actor felt deeply honored by the invitation and spent months preparing his speech in French.
The delegate further highlighted how much planning went into Jim Carrey’s appearance. “Eight months of ongoing, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words,” he said. Carrey was accompanied by his partner, daughter, grandson, and 12 other friends and relatives. His longtime publicist also attended, as did filmmaker Michel Gondry, who has collaborated with him before.
Onstage, Carrey spoke about his French roots, noting that his ancestor Marc-François Carré was born in Saint-Malo before moving to Canada. He also paid tribute to his father, Percy Joseph Carrey, calling him the “funniest man” he ever knew. The night even included a playful nod to The Mask, as host Benjamin Lavernhe spoofed the iconic yellow suit onstage.
Jim Carrey, now 64, rose from stand-up comedy in Canada to become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He broke out in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, followed by hits like The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show, Sonic the Hedgehog, and many more.
