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Jim Carrey appeared almost unrecognizable when he arrived at the 51st C\u00e9sar Awards, sparking a wave of social media reactions about his noticeably changed face. The 64-year-old comedy legend was honored with an Honorary C\u00e9sar in Paris on Thursday night, held at the famed L\u2019Olympia, a celebration of his extensive career in film. Despite the heartfelt nature of the tribute, much of the buzz online focused on Carrey\u2019s striking appearance rather than the award itself.<\/p>\n
Carrey delivered an emotional speech dedicating the honor to his late father. \u2018I wanted to recognize my dad. I mean, my dad was the type of person that if you met him for five minutes, you felt like you knew him for 50 years,\u2019 he shared in a clip that quickly went viral after the ceremony. Yet, within minutes of his red carpet appearance, fans took to social media questioning whether the actor had undergone cosmetic procedures, with some even speculating about the possibility of a mask. Comments ranged from observations that he appeared to have \u201chad a lot of work done to his face\u201d to more blunt remarks like, \u201cSurgery effects are starting to show.\u201d One fan even asked, \u201cIs he wearing a mask? Look at his neck.\u201d Comparisons to figures like Bill Maher and Kris Jenner\u2019s recent facelift were also made.<\/p>\n
Despite the chatter about his look, many supporters seized the moment to celebrate Carrey\u2019s distinguished career and his contributions to beloved films such as The Mask, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The event was also a family affair, as the actor was accompanied on the red carpet by his daughter Jane, 38, her teenage son Jackson, and his partner Min Ah, whom Carrey acknowledged fondly during his speech, delivered entirely in French. \u201cThank you to my wonderful family, my daughter Jane, and my grandson Jackson. I love you now and forever. Thank you to my sublime companion, Min Ah,\u201d he said. \u201cI love you, Min Ah.\u201d The timing of his relationship with Min Ah remains private.<\/p>\n
This appearance itself marked a rare public event for Carrey, who took a noticeable break from leading roles in film for four years. After resurfacing as the mischievous Dr. Robotnik in 2020\u2019s Sonic the Hedgehog, whispers about retirement emerged. In April 2022, while promoting the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 sequel, he surprised audiences by suggesting that he was likely stepping back from acting. \u201cWell, I\u2019m retiring. Yeah, probably. I\u2019m being fairly serious,\u201d he admitted, adding that he would only reconsider if offered a script \u201cwritten in gold ink.\u201d Carrey expressed his preference for a quieter life devoted to painting and spirituality, stating, \u201cI feel like \u2013 and I feel like this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists \u2013 I have enough. I\u2019ve done enough. I am enough.\u201d Nevertheless, he returned for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, joking that financial reasons played a part in his comeback, and he is slated to return again in Sonic 4, expected in 2027.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, a moment of reflection was shared by director Michel Gondry, paying tribute to their collaboration on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Carrey also spoke poignantly of his roots, recounting his great-great-great-great-grandfather Marc Fran\u00e7ois Carrey\u2019s migration from Saint-Malo in France to Canada centuries ago. \u201cTonight, with this magnificent honour, this \u2018square\u2019 has come full circle. Perhaps this is what my family was looking for,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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