Jim Carrey made a rare public appearance earlier this year, something he doesn’t often do anymore. However, many people felt that something about his appearance didn’t seem right.
Now, his former partner, Jenny McCarthy, is speaking out. Keep reading to find out more.
Jim Carrey faced heavy online scrutiny after appearing on February 26, 2026, at the 51st César Awards in Paris. His ex-girlfriend Jenny McCarthy is now directly addressing the situation.
Actress Jenny McCarthy, who reportedly dated Carrey from 2005 to 2010, responded to rumors claiming that he hadn’t actually attended the ceremony and had been replaced by a “clone.”
“It was definitely Jim Carrey,” the actress made clear.
Instead of focusing on the rumors, she commented on Carrey himself, saying he “looked very happy at that award show. And I was happy for him. That’s the first thing I noticed.”
She added, “You know, that’s the part that, sadly, people miss.”
Her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, who attended the event with her, agreed, saying, “We’re so focused on how he looks that we didn’t consider how happy he seemed.”
The rumor, which spread online, suggested that Carrey’s appearance at the César Awards in Paris pointed to something more unusual—that he had been replaced. He was being honored for his contributions to film.
At the ceremony, Carrey delivered much of his acceptance speech in French, something he had reportedly prepared for months. He attended the event with his partner, his daughter, his grandson, and close friends.
Many people online commented that he looked “unrecognizable,” noting his fuller face, changed skin, and overall appearance, which led some to believe he may have had cosmetic work done.
“what happened to his face???” one person wrote on X. “What have you done with Jim Carey? That is not him,” another asked. One user even commented, “It looks like a Madame Tussauds wax figure.”
Others disagreed, with one person writing, “He looks exactly how I’d expect after 20 years. He’s just had a bit of Botox and fillers. Not that surprising, and he looks fine. People age.”
The discussion intensified when drag performer and makeup artist Alexis Stone claimed on Instagram that they were behind the appearance.
They shared a photo showing a Carrey mask, along with makeup tools and a hairpiece, captioned, “Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris.”
However, it remains unclear whether Alexis Stone was joking. Others investigated and suggested the image appeared to be AI-generated and meant to ride the viral moment.
Following the buzz, Carrey’s management team released a statement confirming it was indeed him at the event.
The statement read, “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”
César Awards general delegate Grégory Caulier also addressed the situation, calling the rumors a “non-issue.”
He explained that Carrey had been invited months in advance and had carefully prepared everything. “He worked on his speech in French for months,” Caulier said.
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