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Jim Carrey made a rare public appearance at the César Awards in Paris to accept a lifetime achievement honor, prompting online chatter that the man on stage might not be him. Major outlets confirmed his identity, noting aging and styling changes as possible explanations, while attendees and family members supported the moment as a celebration of his global impact.
Jim Carrey accepted a Cesar Award in Paris, delivering his speech entirely in French while reflecting on his French-Canadian roots and thanking family, joking that his French was 'almost mediocre' as his tongue tired.
Jim Carrey appeared at the Cesar Awards in Paris with partner Minzi, showing a look some fans deemed unrecognizable amid plastic-surgery rumors. In his French-language acceptance speech for the Honorary Prize, he thanked Minzi and his family, affirmed their relationship, and joked about his improving French, framing the moment as a celebration of his career and roots.
Jim Carrey received the Cesar Awards’ honorary prize at the 51st César Awards and delivered an emotional speech in French, introduced by Michel Gondry. He spoke about acting as clay in a sculptor’s hands, traced ancestry to a French-born ancestor, thanked his family and partner, and quipped that his French was “almost mediocre” as he wrapped with “my tongue is tired.”
Jim Carrey was awarded the Honorary César at the 51st Cesar Film Awards in Paris, introduced by Michel Gondry. The French Academy praised him as one of cinema’s most original voices, with Carrey delivering remarks in French and reflecting on his career, including his return to films like Sonic the Hedgehog 3; the event also announced awards like Best Film going to L'attachement.
Jim Carrey publicly acknowledged his longtime girlfriend Minzi while accepting an Honorary Prize at the 2026 Cesar Awards in Paris, thanking his family and his partner in a speech; the couple have been photographed together since 2022, and Minzi is described as a Los Angeles–based actress and artist.
Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague leads the Cesar Awards 2026 with 10 nominations across major categories after a Cannes world premiere and Netflix acquisition; it faces competition from films like L’attachement, Case 137, The Great Arch and The Little Sister, with Camille Cottin set to host and Jim Carrey to receive an honorary Cesar.
Richard Linklater’s French-language, black-and-white drama Nouvelle Vague leads the 2026 César Awards with 10 nominations, followed by three French titles with eight nominations each (L’Attachement, Dossier 137, L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche), all contending for best film alongside It Was Just an Accident; winners will be announced at the Feb. 26 ceremony in Paris.
Director Kaouther Ben Hania's Oscar-nominated documentary "Four Daughters" won Best Documentary at the César Awards, where she spoke out against the "massacre" of Gaza's children. The film tells the story of a Tunisian woman raising four daughters, two of whom joined ISIS. Ben Hania used the platform to draw attention to the situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need to stop the killing of children. The documentary, released in the U.S. by Kino Lorber, has been successful at the box office and received support from the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation.
Justine Triet's film "Anatomy of a Fall" won Best Film and Best Director at the César Awards, making her only the second woman to win the Best Director prize in the awards' history. Sandra Hüller also won Best Actress for her role in the film. The event also featured an unexpected result in the Best Foreign Film category, with Canadian director Monia Chokri's "The Nature of Love" winning over Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The ceremony was marked by a #MeToo moment, with actress and director Judith Godrèche delivering a moving speech about sexual abuse in the French cinema world.
France's film industry is experiencing a MeToo reckoning, with allegations against prominent directors sparking debates and policy demands. The upcoming Cesar Awards ceremony is expected to address the issue, with actor Judith Godrèche, who has accused directors of sexual misconduct, likely to make a speech. The movement has led to calls for specific guidelines and resources to prevent sexual violence in the industry, while organizations like Collective 50/50 are advocating for parity and reshaping the audiovisual sector. Despite the outrage, some accused directors continue to work, indicating that the industry's transformation is just beginning.
Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall and Thomas Cailley’s The Animal Kingdom lead the nominations for the 2024 Cesar Awards, with both films receiving nods in multiple categories including best film and best director. Other contenders for best film include Junkyard Dog, All Your Faces, and The Goldman Case. Notable nominees for best actress include Marion Cotillard and Sandra Hüller, while Romain Duris and Benjamin Lavernhe are among the best actor nominees. The awards ceremony will take place in Paris on February 23, with Christopher Nolan set to receive an honorary Cesar for lifetime achievement.
The Animal Kingdom leads the nominations for France’s 2024 César Awards with 12 nods, followed by Anatomy of a Fall with 11 nominations. Other notable contenders include All Your Faces and The Goldman Case. The awards ceremony will take place at the l’Olympia theatre in Paris, with honorary Césars being presented to Christopher Nolan and Agnès Jaoui.
The 49th Cesar Awards nominations are led by Thomas Cailley’s "The Animal Kingdom" with 12 nominations and Justine Triet’s "Anatomy of a Fall" with 11 nominations. Both films are competing for top awards including best director and film. Other major contenders include Jeanne Herry’s "All Your Faces" and Cédric Khan’s "The Goldman Case." The awards ceremony will be held at Olympia Concert Hall on Feb. 23, with honorary awards going to Christopher Nolan and Agnes Jaoui.