The César Awards have dismissed as a 'non-issue' conspiracy theories suggesting that Jim Carrey was impersonated by a lookalike at the ceremony, where he received an honorary award on 26 February.
Speaking exclusively to Variety, Gregory Caulier, the general delegate of the César Awards, confirmed that Carrey's appearance was genuine and that the actor had spent months preparing his speech in French. 'Jim Carrey’s visit has been planned since this summer,' Caulier said, adding that Carrey worked on his French pronunciation with him for months.
Rumours gained traction after drag artist Alexis Stone posted on Instagram implying she had impersonated Carrey, sharing images of prosthetics and a wig resembling his look that night. However, Caulier stressed that Carrey attended with his partner, daughter, grandson and 12 other close family and friends, along with his longtime publicist and old friend Michel Gondry.
During his emotional speech, Carrey revealed his ancestral roots trace back to Saint Malo, France, through his great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather Marc-François Carré. He also paid tribute to his father, Percy Joseph Carrey, calling him 'the funniest man I have ever known'.
Caulier described the actor's dedication as 'a historic moment', adding: 'For me, it’s a non-issue. I just remember his generosity, his kindness, his benevolence, his elegance.'
