Jim Carrey Addresses Cloning Theories After César Awards

Jim Carrey has broken his silence on the bizarre conspiracy theory that he's been 'cloned'.  

The Canadian-American actor, 64, shocked fans on Thursday when he. 

After pictures emerged of Jim accepting his  Honorary César, the internet was abuzz with conspiracy theories ranging from the suggestion he'd gone under the knife to the wild claim he had been replaced by a clone. 

Now the actor has addressed the claims that it wasn't him at the ceremony, with his representative emphatically telling the Daily Mail that Jim did attend the show in person. 

More details have since emerged about his involvement with the Cesars - dubbed the French - with Gregory Caulier, the bodies' general delegate stating that Jim's appearance was authentic and 'a historic moment.'

Branding the controversy a 'non-issue', Gregory said: 'Jim Carrey’s visit has been planned since this summer. From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy’s invitation.' 

Noting that Jim had spent eight months in discussion and practising his speech in French, he added to Variety that the actor had been supported by 12 of his family members and friends as he accepted the honorary award. 

Since Jim's new look was revealed, the internet has been abuzz with bizarre conspiracy theories. 

Among the most shocking social media suggestions was that Jim has been 'cloned', with the theorists highlighting his eye colour appears to be lighter, while he was signing autographs with his right hand despite reports he is left handed. 

One X/Twitter user penned: 'I've been talking about human cloning for a long time and I'm glad to see it finally gain some traction. Jim Carrey was cloned years ago. 

'Something has changed behind the scenes to allow us to see unfinished and malfunctioning clones. New clones have a puffy look. 

'It takes time to perfect voices and mannerisms. Additional surgery is needed to create a perfect match. 

'I think this sloppiness is evidence of the ongoing silent war on cabal cloning by military white hats.'

Another added: 'Yeah…umm NO! This is NOT Jim Carrey! Jim Carrey has dark brown eyes for one…this copycat/clone creature has light eyes.'

One fan suggested that Jim was deliberately trolling the public, tweeting: 'Calling it now, thats not jim carrey and its all a publicity stunt for a movie hes in soon or a documentary [sic].' 

Adding fuel to the fire that it wasn't really Jim at the Cesars was drag queen Alexis Stone, who is renowned for their celebrity impersonations. 

The British makeup artist, whose real name is Elliot Rentz, , famously attending fashion week shows in character as some of Hollywood's most beloved stars. 

In an Instagram post on Sunday, Alexis claimed she had attended the Cesars, sharing a snap of Jim with the caption: 'Alexis Stone as Jim Carrey in Paris'. 

She added an image of a prosthetic face mask and false teeth, which, while seemingly AI-generated, fooled plenty of celebrities.

Among those commenting was , who penned: 'I can’t handle any more stress right now I need to know if this is real', while  wrote: 'You blow me away'. 

Love Island's  asked: 'Is this legit??? Or is this a distraction', while Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Stephanie Suganami commented: 'you’re lying !!!!!!'