Jim Carrey Impersonator Conspiracy: Alexis Stone Claims He Was Jim Carrey at the César Awards — But Was He?

Is Jim Carrey still alive and well — or was a drag queen in a latex mask standing on the César Awards stage in Paris? That question has consumed the internet since February 26, 2026 ET, after Jim Carrey's new look at the 51st César Film Awards sent social media into a full-blown conspiracy spiral. Now makeup artist Alexis Stone is claiming he was behind the whole thing — and nobody can fully prove him wrong or right.

What Happened to Jim Carrey at the 2026 César Film Awards

The 2026 César Awards, which honor the best in French film, were held in Paris on February 26. Carrey, who has kept a low profile in recent years and whose last film was 2024's Sonic the Hedgehog 3, gave a speech in French while accepting an honorary César Award. After his speech, he spoke with reporters about writing and rehearsing for the moment. Many were confused by his calmer and emotional demeanor, as opposed to his funny faces and wacky character that he is known for.

Much of the reaction boils down to Carrey's eye color — with many users confused by his outing because he's "always had brown eyes." The conspiracy was loud enough to reach the desk of popular drag queen and makeup artist Alexis Stone. Comments flooded social media ranging from "they cloned him" to "I'm not into conspiracy theories but this is unsettling" — and the clip kept spreading.

Alexis Stone Claims He Was Jim Carrey: What He Posted

On Sunday, March 1, makeup artist Alexis Stone posted two photos of the movie star from the event and a shot of a special effects mask sitting on a table next to fake teeth, a wig, and a makeup palette, captioning the post: "Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris."

Fans quickly pointed out that Stone's image looked suspiciously AI-generated, with Stone himself liking comments that said as much — adding yet more intrigue to a story already riddled with ambiguity and confusion. Celebrity Megan Fox weighed in on Instagram, writing: "I can't handle any more stress right now, I need to know if this is real."

Jim Carrey's Publicist and the César Awards Both Say It Was Really Him

The official response from those who organized Jim Carrey's Paris appearance could not be more emphatic. César Awards delegate general Véronique Cauhier told Variety: "Jim Carrey's visit has been planned since this summer. From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy's invitation. Eight months of ongoing, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words. He came with his partner, his daughter, his grandson and 12 close friends and family members. His longtime publicist accompanied him. His old friend Michel Gondry, who has made a film and two series with him, was there, and they were delighted to see each other again." Caulier added: "For me, it's a non-issue. I just remember his generosity, his kindness, his benevolence, his elegance."

The officials of the César Awards confirmed that the appearance of Jim Carrey was real, stating that they had arranged for the actor's appearance months prior.

The Tape Behind His Ear: The Conspiracy's Most Viral Piece of Evidence

Despite the official denials, conspiracy theorists found one piece of footage that kept the debate alive and raging. A viral photograph showing a piece of tape in front of Jim Carrey's ear further fueled the fake body double and impersonator conspiracy — with many claiming it was evidence of a latex mask edge being concealed.

Some corners of the internet attributed the apparent replacement to everything from the Hollywood elite, to the Illuminati, to the celebrity cloning conspiracy that has dogged the likes of Eminem and Avril Lavigne in recent years. Carrey's reputation for exposing Hollywood in various interviews, combined with his own comment on the red carpet that he was "wearing a funny face," only poured accelerant onto an already roaring fire.

Why Experts Say It Was Really Jim Carrey — Not Alexis Stone

The balance of expert opinion comes down firmly on the side of the real Jim Carrey having attended in person. One professional makeup artist stated: "In my expert, professional opinion that's 100 percent Jim Carrey and Jim Carrey is not wearing any prosthetics either. It's not Alexis claiming to be him." Carrey accepted an honorary award at the event and took the stage to deliver his acceptance speech completely in French. During the speech, he made a variety of his signature facial expressions, which seem near-impossible to accomplish while wearing a mask.

Jim Carrey's girlfriend Minzi attended the César Awards ceremony with him. Carrey has not addressed the comments about his new look directly. As of Tuesday, March 4, 2026, Jim Carrey is 64 years old and his representatives have not issued a direct statement — a silence that, predictably, is only keeping the conspiracy alive.

Who Is Alexis Stone: The Drag Artist Behind the Claim

Alexis Stone is a British makeup artist and transformation specialist known for impressive impersonations of celebrities, having previously recreated Meryl Streep, Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Jean Paul Gaultier among others. When asked about their journey to success, Alexis said: "I lived with trans women for about ten years and was always around the magic and trauma of that. There was something magical about sleeping during the day and coming to life at night that naturally progressed into drag."

In the past, Stone has convincingly dressed up as Glenn Close, Anna Wintour, Jack Nicholson, Lana Del Rey, and Donatella Versace — and even tricked followers into believing he had gotten botched plastic surgery for three full months. Whether this Jim Carrey claim is the greatest prank of his career or a genuine impersonation that fooled the world remains, for now, deliciously unresolved.