A representative of the film gala assures that Jim Carrey represented himself at the event.
The Jim Carrey seen in Paris was really Jim Carrey. PDO
Actor Jim Carrey represented on Friday in Paris – for real.
The actor’s appearance at the César awards gala started a wild rumor mill. Social media users drew attention to Carrey’s changed appearance. Some suspected that the man had undergone cosmetic surgery, some suspected that it was not Jim Carrey at all.
A drag artist known for his latex masks threw more water into the mill Alexis Stonewho hinted in his recent Instagram update that the person representing him in Paris was actually him, but pretending to be Carrey.
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Now chief commissioner of the César Gala Gregory Caulier cuts off the wings of rumours For Variety in his statement.
According to Caulier, Carrey’s rare appearance at the event was genuine and a “historic moment”. At the gala, Carrey was awarded an honorary award for his long career as an actor.
– Jim Carrey’s visit has been planned since the summer. From the beginning, he was very taken by the Academy’s invitation. Eight months of continuous, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months and asked me the exact pronunciation of certain words, explains Caulier.
– He arrived with his partner, daughter, grandson and 12 close friends and family members. His longtime publicist was with him. His old friend Michel Gondrywith whom he has done a movie and two series, was there and it was great to see each other again.
Jim Carrey was awarded an honorary award at the César film gala. PDO
Caulier describes the rumor mill caused by Carrey’s representation as completely irrelevant.
– I only remember his generosity, kindness, benevolence and elegance, says Caulier.
Carrey’s representative commented on the matter for himself Peoplefor the magazine:
– Jim Carrey attended the César gala, where he accepted his César honorary award.
The César awards in the film industry have been awarded in France since 1975.
Some were worried about Jim Carrey’s changed appearance. PDO
Carrey’s appearance caused heated discussion, among other things on Instagram.
– That is not the Jim Carrey we love, one user wrote.
– That is by no means him. He has been my favorite actor my whole life. That’s not him. I pray for his safety.
This is what Jim Carrey looked like last November. PDO
Carrey hasn’t really been in the public eye in recent years. In 2022, Carrey announced that he was considering retirement from acting while marketing Sonic the Movie 2– movie.
Among other things, Carrey, who is known for his lively expressions, is remembered for films, among other things Ace Ventura – Pet Detective, The Truman Show, Mallet and real mallet, The Mask – a mask, Bruce – a godsend and The Grinch.
