Overview
- Jim Carrey accepted the Honorary César in Paris on Feb. 26 and delivered his remarks entirely in French during a rare public appearance.
- Gregory Caulier, the César Awards’ general delegate, said Carrey’s visit was arranged over eight months, with the actor rehearsing French pronunciation and attending with his partner, daughter, grandson, friends, publicist, and director Michel Gondry.
- Carrey’s publicist, Marleah Leslie, issued a direct confirmation that the actor himself attended and accepted the award, echoing the academy’s denial of impersonation claims.
- Conjecture intensified after drag performer and prosthetics artist Alexis Stone posted images suggesting an impersonation, including a mask photo that outlets noted appeared AI‑generated and lacked Stone’s usual behind‑the‑scenes proof.
- A prosthetics expert told reporters the person on stage was not wearing a mask, while online speculation persists and Carrey has not personally addressed the rumors.