Overview
- Carrey, 64, received the César de Honor at the 51st César Awards at L’Olympia in Paris on Feb. 26.
- In his speech, he traced family roots to Saint-Malo, saying ancestor Marc-François Carré emigrated to Canada about 300 years ago.
- He dedicated the recognition to his father, Percy Joseph Carrey, and mixed French remarks with self-deprecating humor.
- Images of his longer hair and different look prompted viral scrutiny on X, Reddit and TikTok, including unverified surgery and “double” theories.
- Tributes included a sketch by Benjamin Lavernhe and a presentation by director Michel Gondry, and no new projects were announced.