Jim Carrey’s publicist has addressed widespread conspiracy theories claiming the actor used a body double or clone during his recent appearance at an awards show in Paris. Rumors spread online after the comedian attended the 51st Cesar Film Awards, where he received the Lifetime Achievement honor.
Social media users quickly wondered if the person on stage was really the Hollywood star.
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According to TMZ, Carrey’s longtime publicist, Marlea Leslie, denied the speculation and confirmed that the actor attended the party in person. She issued a brief statement clarifying the situation after rumors continued to spread online.
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“Jim Carrey attended the Cesar Awards ceremony, where he received an honorary Cesar Award,” Leslie said.Curry appeared at the Paris ceremony on February 26 to receive the prestigious honorary Cesar Award. Shortly after the event, some social media users claimed that the actor looked different from his previous years in Hollywood. This speculation has led to conspiracy theories suggesting a body double or clone may appear in its place.Rumors became stronger after popular drag artist and transformation makeup artist Alexis Stone shared posts online claiming he had transformed himself into an actor.
Stone posted photos from the event along with photos of the silicone mask, teeth, and wig. The post added to the speculation among fans who were already discussing the actor’s look.However, the organizers of the Cesar Awards also rejected the conspiracy theories.
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Cesar Awards general delegate Gregory Collier told media that the allegations were “not an issue.” He explained that Carey’s appearance at the event was planned in advance.According to Collier, the actor worked closely with the awards organization and spent some time preparing for this moment, including rehearsing his speech in French before the ceremony.Industry professionals also weighed in on the speculation. Prosthetics experts, who reviewed photos from the event, said the person on stage was clearly the real actor and not a convincing impersonator.Curry has maintained a relatively low public profile in recent years.
Before attending the Cesar Awards, his last major public appearance was in November 2025 at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.At that event he recruited the rock band Soundgarden and reunited with his former co-star Taylor Momsen from the holiday movie “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”Despite the online buzz surrounding his appearance in Paris, Curry himself has not publicly responded to the rumours. His representative’s statement remains the only official comment addressing this viral speculation.
