Jim Carrey Honored at César Awards and Confirms New Relationship

Jim Carrey, 64, received an Honorary César Award at the 51st César Awards in Paris, marking a rare return to the spotlight for the comedic actor. During the ceremony, he also publicly confirmed his relationship with a new girlfriend, referring to her as his “sublime companion.”

A Rare Appearance and Honorary Award

The César Awards, often dubbed the French Oscars, presented Carrey with the Honorary César Award for his significant contributions to cinema. The French Academy lauded him as “one of the most original voices in modern cinema,” noting that his work “reminds audiences that cinema can do more than entertain.” They also highlighted his “unrelenting boldness” and his ability to push the boundaries of performance and art .

Acceptance Speech in French

Carrey was introduced by Michel Gondry, the director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, a film they collaborated on 22 years ago. He delivered part of his acceptance speech in French, playfully acknowledging his accent and asking, “And? How was my French? Almost mediocre, right?” .

Confirming a New Relationship

This appearance marked the first time Carrey has publicly acknowledged his relationship with his new girlfriend. He referred to her as “my sublime companion” during the awards ceremony , .

Recent Work and Past Controversies

Carrey has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years, following a period of controversy in the 2010s. He recently reprised his role as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, stating he returned to the series because “needed the money” .

Other César Award Winners

At the 51st César Awards, L’attachement won Best Film. Léa Drucker was named Best Actress for Case 137, and Laurent Lafitte received the Best Actor award for The Richest Woman in the World .