Online speculation about Jim Carrey’s appearance at the 2026 César Awards took a new turn this weekend when makeup artist Alexis Stone posted images of prosthetics and a digital rendering inspired by the actor. The post, captioned “Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris,” fueled rumors that the actor may have been impersonated at the French film awards. The César Awards are a major event in the French film industry, comparable to the Oscars in the United States.
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The buzz intensified on Sunday when Alexis Stone, known for his dramatic celebrity transformations, shared photos of facial prosthetics and a digital maquette inspired by Carrey on Instagram. The caption read: “Alexis Stone dans le rôle de Jim Carrey à Paris.” While seemingly ironic, intended as a nod to the circulating rumors, the post quickly went viral.
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The Academy and Jim Carrey’s Team Respond
In response to the growing speculation, the César Academy issued a statement. Gregory Caulier, the Academy’s general delegate, firmly denied the rumors in an interview with Variety on Monday, March 2. He emphasized the careful preparation for Carrey’s appearance: “Dès le départ, il a été extrêmement touché par l’invitation. Huit mois d’échanges continus. Il a travaillé sa prononciation pendant des mois.” He also detailed the actor’s entourage who accompanied him to Paris: “He came with his partner, his daughter, his grandson and twelve close friends. His longtime press attaché was with him. His old friend, director Michel Gondry, with whom he made a film and two series, was present, and they were delighted to see each other.”
A representative for Jim Carrey also released an unambiguous statement: “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”
