Jim Carrey is being accused of having a clone while making a rare appearance at the César Awards in Paris.
Right after the internet started buzzing, fans began asking if the man on stage was really the legendary actor. However, officials at the prestigious French ceremony wasted no time addressing the chatter. And yes, they confirmed it was really him.
Despite the fact that Carrey attended the Feb. 26 ceremony surrounded by his family and made a deeply personal, teary-eyed speech, clone conspiracy theories gained momentum after drag artist Alexis Stone posted on Instagram suggesting he had impersonated Carrey at the event, sharing images of prosthetics and a wig resembling the actor’s look that night.
Now listen. The internet loves a good conspiracy. But this one? The Academy said it was a “non-issue.” Period.
César Awards Shut Down Jim Carrey Clone Conspiracy Theories With Official Statement
When the rumors started spiraling, the Academy didn’t sit back quietly. Instead, Gregory Caulier, the general delegate of the César Awards, stepped up and addressed everything head-on.
In a statement sent to Variety, Caulier called the outlandish rumors a “non-issue.” And honestly, that says it all.
“Jim Carrey’s visit has been planned since this summer. From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy’s invitation. Eight months of ongoing, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words,” Caulier said. “He came with his partner, his daughter, his grandson and 12 close friends and family members. His longtime publicist accompanied him. His old friend Michel Gondry, who has made a film and two series with him, was there, and they were delighted to see each other again.”