Jim Carrey, the comedy icon behind classics like ‘The Mask’ and ‘The Truman Show’ stepped back into the spotlight to receive an honorary award at the César Film Awards in Paris on February 26, 2026. This rare outing marked his first major public appearance of the year. However, fans were quick to notice his new look, sparking widespread chatter online.
A striking new appearance
Jim Carrey arrived in a sharp black tuxedo, complete with a bow tie and button-up shirt. His shoulder-length hair, parted in the middle, framed a face that many described as “transformed.” Clean-shaven after years of rocking a wild beard or stubble, he looked noticeably different from recent sightings.On stage while receiving the award, he delivered a heartfelt speech in French. “As an actor, each character you play is like clay in the sculptor’s hands, which you shape to your heart’s desire,” he said. “How fortunate I have been to share this art with so many people who have truly opened their hearts to me” as quoted in RadarOnline.
Fans react with shock and speculation
Social media lit up with reactions over the actor’s new appearance. One X user declared, “It’s impossible that this is him. His entire talent is making different faces. There is no way he did this facial transformation. He looks nothing like Jim Carrey”A second fan agreed, “He pops up out of nowhere at an award show, looking completely different, speaking French, like for real this can’t be him”. Another noted bluntly, “Celebrities gotta chill on the surgery” as quoted in RadarOnline.Rumours swirled about possible Botox, cheek fillers, or even eye surgery. Some pointed to past expert opinions, like Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Millicent Rovelo, who last year suggested Carrey had upper blepharoplasty based on photo comparisons. She explained, “In the 2024 photos, he has a lot of excess skin of his upper eyelids hanging over the outer edges of the eyes. In the most recent video of him, you can see that the excess skin is removed, and that makes his eyes appear larger and rounder”
Fans defend Jim’s new look
Not everyone focused on changes. Supporters celebrated his joy. One fan said they could still see the “classic Jim Carrey spark” in his eyes. “We’ve grown up with his movies, so seeing him change is just a reminder of how much time has passed. Still a legend regardless of how much his appearance or voice changes,” they wrote.Others dismissed the buzz simply. “He shaves after years of a wild beard and is suddenly ‘unrecognizable,’” one pointed out, comparing it to past hype around other stars. “People change, but the talent remains. Jim Carrey is still the genius behind the laughter, even if the look is different,” added anotherJim Carrey has kept a low profile in recent years, focusing on personal peace after personal tragedies and Hollywood highs.Carrey has not yet commented about the surgery speculation.
