Jenny McCarthy has weighed in on the recent viral conspiracy theories claiming that her ex, Jim Carrey, was replaced by a clone during his César Awards appearance.
The Bruce Almighty star accepted an honorary prize at the French awards show in February, sparking speculation online due to his noticeably different appearance.
“It Was Definitely Jim Carrey”
McCarthy, who dated Carrey from 2005 to 2010, told PEOPLE magazine:
“It was definitely Jim Carrey who attended the French awards show. He looked very happy at that award show. And I was happy for him. That’s the first thing I noticed. I said, ‘Oh wow, Jim looks really happy.'”
Her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, added:
“We’re so obsessed with how he looks that we didn’t consider how happy he looked.”
Jim Carrey’s César Awards Appearance
At the French Oscars, Carrey made a rare public appearance to accept the honorary César, giving a speech entirely in French. A representative confirmed:
“Jim Carrey attended the César Awards, where he accepted his Honorary César Award.”
Gregory Caulier, the general delegate of the awards, also dismissed the rumors:
“From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy’s invitation. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words. For me, it’s a non-issue.”
Conclusion
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg’s comments, alongside the statements from the César Awards team, firmly confirm that it was indeed Jim Carrey at the ceremony. The viral clone rumors have been debunked, highlighting the actor’s joyous moment and dedication to his French-language speech.
