The internet can be a peculiar place.
Jim Carrey – the A-list comedic actor known for his wild and eccentric facial expressions in hit blockbuster films like "The Mask," "The Grinch" and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" – is now the subject of a wild conspiracy theory suggesting he has a clone.
Drag artist Alexis Stone added fuel to the conspiracy when he claimed in a now-viral Instagram post on Sunday, March 1, that he impersonated the actor at the 2026 César Awards in Paris on Feb. 26. The post included Getty Image photos of Carrey, and an unverified photo of a prosthetic face, fake teeth, wig and makup on a desk in view of the Eiffel Tower.
However, the prosthetic image posted by Stone was flagged as digitally altered by an AI image detector used by USA TODAY, which noted 3% authenticity. USA TODAY has reached out to Stone for comment.
And in a statement to USA TODAY Monday, March 2, Carrey's rep confirmed it was him who attended the award ceremony, where he received the honorary Cesar.
