Jim Carrey made a rare public appearance earlier this year, and it immediately set the internet buzzing. Many viewers felt something seemed “off,” sparking a wave of speculation. Now, his ex Jenny McCarthy is breaking her silence. Keep reading to learn more.
Carrey faced intense online scrutiny after appearing at the 51st César Awards in Paris on February 26, 2026. His ex‑girlfriend Jenny McCarthy, whom he dated from 2005 to 2010, is now addressing the rumors head‑on.
McCarthy responded to claims circulating online that Carrey hadn’t actually attended the ceremony and had instead been replaced by a “clone.”
“It was definitely Jim Carrey,” she said, shutting down the speculation.
Rather than dwell on the rumors, she focused 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 that this was the part “people miss,” as many were fixated on his appearance instead of his demeanor.
Her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, agreed: “We’re so obsessed with how he looks that we didn’t consider how happy he looked.”
The rumor mill had been spinning fast. Online commenters claimed Carrey looked “unrecognizable,” pointing to a fuller face, different skin texture, and an overall change in presence. Some insisted he’d had plastic surgery; others went further, suggesting he’d been replaced entirely.
“What happened to his face???” one person wrote on X. Another asked, “What have you freaks done with Jim Carrey? That is not him.” Someone else joked, “It looks like the Madame Tussauds wax version.”
The situation escalated when drag performer and makeup artist Alexis Stone — known for elaborate transformations — posted an image on Instagram showing a Carrey mask, makeup tools, and a hairpiece with the caption, “Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris.”
But many pointed out inconsistencies in the image and suggested it was likely AI‑generated to capitalize on the viral moment.
Carrey’s team eventually issued a statement confirming that he had indeed attended the event: “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”
César Awards general delegate Gregory Caulier also dismissed the rumors as a “non‑issue,” explaining that Carrey had been invited months in advance and had spent significant time preparing his French‑language speech.
Carrey attended the ceremony with his partner, his daughter, his grandson, and several close friends.
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