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Jim Carrey’s new look at the Cesar Awards in France has sparked surgery theories. But was it the mask all along?
Was it Jim Carrey or The Mask? Makeup artist Alexis Stone’s transformation is going viral on social media
A few days ago, when Jim Carrey suddenly appeared on the red carpet at the Cesar Awards, social media exploded. This wasn’t the funny guy with the wild hair from The Mask. His hair was black and straight, his eyes were greener than ever, and his face looked softer than new cloth. The fans missed it. Was it plastic surgery? cloning? Or the best joke in the world? Turns out, British makeup artist Alexis Stone may have the last laugh.
On February 26, 2026, the 51st César Awards lit up the L’Olympia Theater in Paris, celebrating French cinema. Jim Carrey, 64, appeared in an elegant black suit to present the award. He spoke fluent French, had a natural laugh, and charmed the audience like he owned the place. Clips have gone viral of him hugging presenters, grinning effortlessly, and no hard feelings for the masks. Paris suits him; He has painted celebrities there before and loves the art scene. But I felt something. Social media exploded with side-by-side photos: old Jim versus this polished version. Reddit threads are filled with “cloning theories” and surgery jokes.
Wasn’t it Jim Carrey?
On March 1, Alexis Stone, an artist and prosthetist, posted on Instagram golden snapshots of Jim on the red carpet next to a close-up of him as Carrey, with fake teeth, a silicone mask, and a sleek black wig. Fans called her a genius. Social media thought they got it right when some people said it looked like Carrie’s version showed up at the awards show.
Stone is no newbie to this world. In 2018, he faked extreme facial surgery for weeks using prosthetics. In 2024, he played Jack Nicholson at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week, where he pulled off the crooked smile and squint. He’s done Lana Del Rey, Donatella Versace, and even the Mona Lisa. trick? Customized silicone masks, more than 10 hours in the chair, and instant acting. Live speeches in a mask? Experts say it’s difficult, but Stone thrives on the challenge.
Real Jim, fake Jim, or both? The debate rages on
There are some people who claim that this is not true. They point to hair, teeth and facial shape, as well as Stone’s history of imitating people’s looks and perfect timing. Skeptics? There’s no video on the site of the key, Carrey’s impassioned speech (masks limit expressions), and AI tools indicating photo edits.
Carrey’s trip to Paris matches his good taste, and people always praise his charisma. Was he really, really thriving at 64? Or did Stone sneak into the final troll? Either way, we were amazed.
The main reason this virus spread was because timing was everything. Pre-quarantine posts had fans dissecting each frame. Now, it’s a social media feast. Stone’s “reveal” turned confusion into celebration. Was this the most elaborate social media experience? Have we collectively fallen in love with it?
02 March 2026, 9:00 PM IST
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