A month ago, ‘The Mask’ actor Jim Carrey caused quite a stir after a picture from a rare public event went viral on social media. Now, his former partner, Jenny McCarthy, has defended him and also addressed the rumors that he was a clone.
Jim Carrey’s ex-partner Jenny McCarthy addresses the clone controversy
Jenny McCarthy recently attended the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where, while speaking with PEOPLE, McCarthy addressed some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Jim Carrey and his appearance last month. Noting that it was “definitely Jim Carrey,” he also mentioned how happy he was to see him at the awards ceremony.“He looked so happy at that award show. And I was happy for him. That’s the first thing I noticed. I said, ‘Oh wow, Jim looks so happy,'” she added during the interview. Her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, reflected on the matter, saying, “You know, that’s the part that people miss, unfortunately. We’re so obsessed with how she looks, we didn’t consider how happy she was.”McCarthy and Carrey were together from 2005 to 2010, but split amicably after 5 years together.
About the Jim Carrey controversy
A month ago, the 64-year-old actor made a rare appearance at the César Awards. Her photos, specifically the close-ups of her face, went viral on social media. Many people came up with the conspiracy theory that the famous actor was replaced by a clone. Many pointed out that since he looked “unrecognizable” at the award ceremony, there was a good chance that the person attending the ceremony was not Jim Carrey. Many people took to their social media accounts to share their views on the matter. The rumors got out of hand, and the representative of the actor made a formal statement for everyone. He stated: “Jim Carrey attended the César Awards where he accepted his honorary César Award.” In another report from Variety, representatives from the Ceaser Awards also dismissed the conspiracy theories. They posted: “Jim Carrey’s visit has been scheduled since this summer. He was very impressed by the Academy’s invitation from the start. (Carrey) worked on his French speech for a month, asking him about the exact pronunciation of certain words.’
