McCarthy Debunks Carrey Clone Rumors at César Awards

Jenny McCarthy, the former girlfriend of actor Jim Carrey, has dismissed online conspiracy theories suggesting the comedian was replaced by a clone or impersonator during his recent appearance at France's César Awards. In an interview with People magazine at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, 2026, McCarthy confirmed that the 64-year-old star who accepted an honorary lifetime achievement award in Paris on February 26 was undoubtedly Carrey himself.

Carrey's rare public outing at the 51st César Awards ceremony drew widespread attention after social media users noted his altered appearance, including a fuller face and smoother skin compared to his earlier roles in films like "Ace Ventura" and "The Mask." Speculation quickly escalated into theories of cloning or deepfakes, fueled in part by a makeup artist's online post claiming to have impersonated him with prosthetics. However, Carrey's longtime publicist, Marleah Leslie, stated clearly that "Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award."

McCarthy, who dated Carrey from 2005 to 2010, emphasized his positive demeanor over physical changes. "He looked very happy at that award show. And I...