"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. So proud was Carrey of the honour that as well as bringing along his partner, daughter, grandson and publicist, a further 12 close friends and family members accompanied him."
"For me, it's a non-issue. I just remember his generosity, his kindness, his benevolence, his elegance. In an emotional speech in halting French on 26 February, Carrey paid tribute to many of the giants of French cinema, as well as tracing his own lineage back to the country."
"Despite this personal touch, many commentators were struck by apparent changes to Carrey's appearance, in particular around the eyes, cheeks and nose, leading to a suspicion in some quarters the man on stage was an impersonator. Drag artist Alexis Stone posted photos on Instagram of assorted prosthetics suggesting he had been the person on stage."
The organizer of the Cesar Awards addressed controversy surrounding Jim Carrey's appearance at the ceremony, stating the lookalike claims were unfounded. Gregory Caulier confirmed Carrey's authentic participation, noting eight months of planning and preparation. Carrey practiced his French speech extensively, brought 16 family members and friends including filmmaker Michel Gondry, and delivered an emotional tribute to French cinema while tracing his ancestry to France. Despite Caulier's testimony about Carrey's generosity and elegance, observers questioned apparent changes to his facial features. Drag artist Alexis Stone suggested involvement through Instagram posts of prosthetics, fueling speculation about the performer's identity.
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