On March 4, 2026, Jim Carrey made a public appearance at the César Awards in Paris, an event that was confirmed by the César Awards organizers. This appearance was planned since the summer, according to the organizers, and Carrey had been working on his speech in French for months. However, the event was not without controversy, as fans began to question Carrey's identity, suggesting that he looked different or unrecognizable. These rumors were addressed by Carrey's representatives, who clarified that the actor had undergone a significant transformation, likely involving plastic surgery, that cost as high as $60,000. The representatives also stated that Carrey was 'sad' over the clone rumors, indicating the emotional impact these speculations had on the actor. The César Awards official further confirmed that Carrey's presence was genuine, dispelling any doubts about the authenticity of the event. Despite these clarifications, the rumors persisted, leading to a series of articles and statements from various media outlets, including E! News, The Mercury News, and People.com, all of which aimed to address the clone conspiracy theories and provide more context about Carrey's appearance and the circumstances surrounding his attendance at the awards ceremony.