Jim Carrey clears up César Awards rumors: not a clone, confirms attendance

Jim Carrey’s appearance at the César Awards in Paris last week has been the subject of wild speculation online, with some fans insisting the actor had been replaced by an imposter. The Grinch star came to receive an Honorary César and delivered a speech in French, marking a rare public appearance for someone usually so private.

The chatter intensified after viral clips focused on his facial features, voice, and even eye color, fueling clone-conspiracy theories despite a lack of evidence. The narrative took a fresh turn when makeup artist Alexis Stone — who also works as a drag queen and prosthetics expert — claimed he impersonated Carrey at the ceremony. Stone has not issued a new statement since then, but Carrey has spoken publicly to set the record straight.

A spokesperson for Jim Carrey confirmed to The Cut that the actor attended the César Awards and accepted the Honorary César. This straightforward confirmation came after statements from Gregory Caulier, the César Awards’ general delegate, who told Variety that Carrey’s presence had been planned since the summer, noting eight months of discussions. Caulier added that Carrey worked on his French speech for months, arrived with family and close friends, and was accompanied by his longtime publicist; he also highlighted the reunion with Michel Gondry, describing Carrey’s demeanor as generous and elegant.

Debunking the Alexis Stone claim, the situation around the alleged imposter was further muddied by an image Stone posted alongside Getty photos of Carrey — featuring a prosthetic face, fake teeth, and makeup staged on a desk with the Eiffel Tower in view. An AI-detection tool pegged the image as 97% likely to be digitally altered. Whether Stone’s post is a prank or a misunderstanding remains unclear, as Stone has yet to comment.

Despite the swirling theories, most fans remained unconvinced. On Reddit, comments ranged from skepticism about clone theories to defenses of Carrey’s authenticity, with users suggesting the discussion could be a meta or performance moment rather than a real impersonation. Some noted that Carrey appeared more vulnerable or subdued while delivering a French-language tribute to his father during the ceremony.

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