Crazy bullshit
A body double or clone, not Jim Carrey, received his honorary César Award in France on 26 February 2026.
Spread on: Social media, February to March 2026
The real story
Carrey attended the César Awards and received an honorary award; his publicist denied the conspiracy theory. Photos and videos from the night back that up. A makeup artist's post showing a Carrey-style prosthetic mask added to the confusion.
The fact-checker's verdict: “False”. Our label never goes further than theirs.
How to spot it
A celebrity looking older or different is not evidence of a clone; check event photos from news agencies.
The receipts
Did Jim Carrey use body double or clone to accept French award? Publicist denies conspiracy theory ↗
Snopes · 2026-03-06
