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Jim Carrey recently attended the French César Awards to receive an honorary César (Lifetime Achievement Award). While it should have been a moment of celebration, public attention after the red carpet and broadcast of the ceremony instead focused on Carrey's seemingly unnatural facial appearance. Some speculated it was the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery. Others went further, boldly suggesting it wasn't Carrey himself, but a clone sent by the Illuminati to replace him, claiming the real Carrey had been imprisoned or eliminated years ago for mocking the secret society on a talk show.
Adding to the bizarre narrative, drag artist Alexis Stone posted on Instagram, implying he had impersonated Carrey that day and even included a photo of a "Carrey skin mask" to lend credibility to the claim. However, the César Awards organizers have since issued a statement to debunk the rumors.
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Gregory Caulier, General Delegate of the César Awards, recently clarified in a statement to "Variety" magazine: "Mr. Carrey's visit began preparations last summer. From the very beginning, he was deeply moved by the Academy's invitation. Over the past eight months, we've had continuous and constructive discussions. He spent several months preparing his French speech and even consulted me on the precise pronunciation of certain words. He arrived with his partner, daughter, grandson, and 12 other family members and friends. His long-time publicist was also in attendance, as was his old friend Michel Gondry, with whom he collaborated on a film and two television series, and they were delighted to reunite."
via： Variety