Jim Carrey's appearance at the César Awards in Paris on February 26 has sparked a bizarre clone conspiracy theory, with some suggesting the actor was impersonated by a drag artist. However, the awards' organisers have dismissed the rumours as a 'non-issue'.
The conspiracy theory gained traction after drag artist Alexis Stone posted on Instagram, implying he had impersonated Carrey at the ceremony and sharing images of prosthetics and a wig resembling the actor's look that night. Despite Carrey attending with his family and delivering a teary-eyed speech, the rumours persisted.
Gregory Caulier, general delegate of the César Awards, told Variety that Carrey's visit had been planned since the summer and that the actor had worked on his speech in French for months. 'He came with his partner, his daughter, his grandson and 12 close friends and family members,' Caulier said, adding that Carrey's longtime publicist and friend Michel Gondry were also present.
Carrey's heartfelt speech in French brought the French cinema elite to their feet. He traced his ancestral roots to France, revealing that his great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Marc-François Carré, was born in Saint Malo before emigrating to Canada. He also paid tribute to his father, Percy Joseph Carrey, calling him 'the funniest man I have ever known'.
Caulier described the appearance as 'a historic moment' and praised Carrey's generosity and kindness. The ceremony also featured a tribute from host Benjamin Lavernhe, who performed a musical spoof of 'The Mask' dressed in the character's iconic yellow suit.
